Wellness Campaigns

Counseling Services partners with colleagues, departments, and student groups across campus to promote mental health and wellbeing. Our recurring events, campaigns, and outreach programming focus on destigmatizing the topic of mental health, encouraging self-care, and bringing awareness to some of the wellness issues our campus community faces. 

Mental Health Awareness Month

Mental Health Awareness Month (MHAM) is nationally recognized every May. The purpose of MHM is to raise awareness of the importance of mental health, provide educational opportunites and coping strategies to the campus community, and reduce the stigma that surrounds mental illnesses and help-seeking. Counseling Services invites and welcomes many campus partners to join us in programmatic efforts to promote mental health. 

Upcoming Events
May 6
Nourish and Flourish: Meal Prepping and Planning 2:30 p.m.

Join us for this interactive presentation in our Nourish and Flourish Series focused on Meal Prepping and Planning. All four presentations will be from 2:30-3:30pm in the Mills...
Nourish and Flourish: Meal Prepping and Planning
May 6
2:30–3:30 p.m.
Erb Memorial Union (EMU) Mills International Center (located on the Mezzanine level, Room 102)

Join us for this interactive presentation in our Nourish and Flourish Series focused on Meal Prepping and Planning. All four presentations will be from 2:30-3:30pm in the Mills International Center (located on the Mezzanine level of the EMU, Room 102). 

This May 6 session led by Dr. Kathleen Humphries, PhD in Nutrition, will focus on topics such as how to meal plan and prep for the week. Tips for grocery shopping, saving money, and easy meals. Join us for this interactive presentation with FREE SNACKS!

You can also find out more information about food resources and other wellbeing programs on campus.

May 7
Chat Café: Emotional Intelligence 101 – Constructively Using Emotions 4:00 p.m.

Join us as we dive into the power of emotions—how to understand them, work with them, and use them to guide us toward healthier choices and deeper connections. 💬💛...
Chat Café: Emotional Intelligence 101 – Constructively Using Emotions
May 7
4:00–5:00 p.m.
EMU Bartalottis

Join us as we dive into the power of emotions—how to understand them, work with them, and use them to guide us toward healthier choices and deeper connections. 💬💛

Wednesday, May 7th from 4 - 5 pm @ Bartalotti's Pizza EMU ground floor.

We'll explore: 🧠 What Emotional Intelligence (EI) really means 🌱 How emotions can help (not hinder!) decision-making 🌈 Boosting positive feelings like gratitude 🛠️ Practical ways to manage your emotions and behaviors 🗺️ Your emotional roadmap to solving problems

🎟️ Don’t forget to fill out our survey and enter the raffle!

 

May 8
Duck Nest Gentle Yoga 7:00 p.m.

Join us for Gentle Yoga this Spring Term!  Duck Nest Yoga will be held in the Rec Center this term at 7pm on Thursdays, Weeks 2-10. The class will be held in Studio 71...
Duck Nest Gentle Yoga
April 17–June 5
7:00–7:45 p.m.
Student Recreation Center (SRC) Studio 71

Join us for Gentle Yoga this Spring Term!  Duck Nest Yoga will be held in the Rec Center this term at 7pm on Thursdays, Weeks 2-10. The class will be held in Studio 71 (map included here). The class is free for UO students--just remember to bring your UO ID card. Sign up via the Linktree Calendly link in the Duck Nest's Instagram bio! Or here: https://calendly.com/ducknest/duck-nest-yoga-spring-2025 No experience is required for this restorative yoga class. Mats will be provided, but feel free to bring your own if you prefer. 

May 9
Body Doubling Study Hours noon

Explore the Power of Body Doubling at the Accessible Education Center (AEC) and Duck Nest's Neurodivergent-Friendly Study Space! Body doubling involves working alongside...
Body Doubling Study Hours
April 11–May 30
noon
Living-Learning Center North 123

Explore the Power of Body Doubling at the Accessible Education Center (AEC) and Duck Nest's Neurodivergent-Friendly Study Space! Body doubling involves working alongside someone independently to promote accountability, foster focus and motivation, and reduce isolation.

If you get easily distracted while studying, if it is helpful for you to have a quiet environment to study in that’s not the library, or if you want to explore the benefit of fidget tools while studying, this is the place for you! The Duck Nest and AEC will provide the space, facilitators, and some materials to help you start or complete your academic tasks, or to provide support with things like goal setting, breaking down tasks, and more.

The study hours will occur every Friday from Week 2-10 from noon-2pm in the LLC North 123.

If you are interested in joining, there is no need to RSVP. You also do not need to have accommodations through the AEC to attend, it is open to all students so please bring a friend or two with you!

Snacks and fidget tools will be provided. Additionally, students present can also enter a raffle that will occur at the end of the term for a Duck Bucks gift card.  

May 13
Intertwined: Stories of Opportunity, Possibility & Pivotal Moments 7:00 p.m.

Annual live storytelling performance accompanied by a local multi-instrumentalist, featuring University of Oregon community members. We’re excited to invite you to save the...
Intertwined: Stories of Opportunity, Possibility & Pivotal Moments
May 13–14
7:00–9:30 p.m.
Ford Alumni Center Ballroom

Annual live storytelling performance accompanied by a local multi-instrumentalist, featuring University of Oregon community members.

We’re excited to invite you to save the date for Intertwined: A Personal Storytelling Event, happening 7:30pm, May 13 & 14, 2025 at the University of Oregon Ford Alumni Center Ballroom. Refreshments and catering provided with ASL interpreting on the 14th!

This year’s theme is Crossroads: Opportunity, Possibility, and Pivotal Moments. Together, we’ll gather to listen, reflect, and connect through the power of real, personal stories shared by members of our community.

Intertwined is more than an event—it’s a celebration of vulnerability, courage, and the moments that shape who we are. Whether you’ve attended in the past or this is your first time, we hope you’ll join us for this moving and meaningful experience.

✨ Save the date: May 13 & 14, 2025

 Ford Alumni Center Ballroom 7:30 PM

May 14
Intertwined: Stories of Opportunity, Possibility & Pivotal Moments 7:00 p.m.

Annual live storytelling performance accompanied by a local multi-instrumentalist, featuring University of Oregon community members. We’re excited to invite you to save the...
Intertwined: Stories of Opportunity, Possibility & Pivotal Moments
May 13–14
7:00–9:30 p.m.
Ford Alumni Center Ballroom

Annual live storytelling performance accompanied by a local multi-instrumentalist, featuring University of Oregon community members.

We’re excited to invite you to save the date for Intertwined: A Personal Storytelling Event, happening 7:30pm, May 13 & 14, 2025 at the University of Oregon Ford Alumni Center Ballroom. Refreshments and catering provided with ASL interpreting on the 14th!

This year’s theme is Crossroads: Opportunity, Possibility, and Pivotal Moments. Together, we’ll gather to listen, reflect, and connect through the power of real, personal stories shared by members of our community.

Intertwined is more than an event—it’s a celebration of vulnerability, courage, and the moments that shape who we are. Whether you’ve attended in the past or this is your first time, we hope you’ll join us for this moving and meaningful experience.

✨ Save the date: May 13 & 14, 2025

 Ford Alumni Center Ballroom 7:30 PM

May 15
Duck Nest Gentle Yoga 7:00 p.m.

Join us for Gentle Yoga this Spring Term!  Duck Nest Yoga will be held in the Rec Center this term at 7pm on Thursdays, Weeks 2-10. The class will be held in Studio 71...
Duck Nest Gentle Yoga
April 17–June 5
7:00–7:45 p.m.
Student Recreation Center (SRC) Studio 71

Join us for Gentle Yoga this Spring Term!  Duck Nest Yoga will be held in the Rec Center this term at 7pm on Thursdays, Weeks 2-10. The class will be held in Studio 71 (map included here). The class is free for UO students--just remember to bring your UO ID card. Sign up via the Linktree Calendly link in the Duck Nest's Instagram bio! Or here: https://calendly.com/ducknest/duck-nest-yoga-spring-2025 No experience is required for this restorative yoga class. Mats will be provided, but feel free to bring your own if you prefer. 

May 16
Body Doubling Study Hours noon

Explore the Power of Body Doubling at the Accessible Education Center (AEC) and Duck Nest's Neurodivergent-Friendly Study Space! Body doubling involves working alongside...
Body Doubling Study Hours
April 11–May 30
noon
Living-Learning Center North 123

Explore the Power of Body Doubling at the Accessible Education Center (AEC) and Duck Nest's Neurodivergent-Friendly Study Space! Body doubling involves working alongside someone independently to promote accountability, foster focus and motivation, and reduce isolation.

If you get easily distracted while studying, if it is helpful for you to have a quiet environment to study in that’s not the library, or if you want to explore the benefit of fidget tools while studying, this is the place for you! The Duck Nest and AEC will provide the space, facilitators, and some materials to help you start or complete your academic tasks, or to provide support with things like goal setting, breaking down tasks, and more.

The study hours will occur every Friday from Week 2-10 from noon-2pm in the LLC North 123.

If you are interested in joining, there is no need to RSVP. You also do not need to have accommodations through the AEC to attend, it is open to all students so please bring a friend or two with you!

Snacks and fidget tools will be provided. Additionally, students present can also enter a raffle that will occur at the end of the term for a Duck Bucks gift card.  

May 20
Nourish and Flourish: Food in the News 2:30 p.m.

Join us for this interactive presentation in our Nourish and Flourish Series focused on Navigating Food Information. It will be from 2:30-3:30pm in the Mills International Center...
Nourish and Flourish: Food in the News
May 20
2:30–3:30 p.m.
Erb Memorial Union (EMU) Mills International Center (located on the Mezzanine level, Room 102).

Join us for this interactive presentation in our Nourish and Flourish Series focused on Navigating Food Information. It will be from 2:30-3:30pm in the Mills International Center (located on the Mezzanine level of the EMU, Room 102).  This May 20 session led by Dr. Kathleen Humphries, PhD in Nutrition, will focus on how to interpret nutrition and health information you see online, how to identify misinformation, and more. Join us for this interactive presentation with FREE SNACKS! You can also find out more information about food resources and other wellbeing programs on campus.

May 21
Chat Café: Emotional Intelligence 101 – Managing Emotions for Personal & Social Growth 4:00 p.m.

Welcome to the final stretch of our EI journey! This week, we’re focusing on how to manage emotions—not just your own, but in your relationships too. Because emotional...
Chat Café: Emotional Intelligence 101 – Managing Emotions for Personal & Social Growth
May 21
4:00–5:00 p.m.
EMU Bartalottis

Welcome to the final stretch of our EI journey! This week, we’re focusing on how to manage emotions—not just your own, but in your relationships too. Because emotional growth isn’t just personal—it’s social 💛

Join us on Wednesday, May 21st, 4-5 p.m @ Bartalottis Pizza, EMU ground floor. 

We’ll chat about: 🧠 What Emotional Intelligence is (and why it matters!) 🌿 How to take ownership of your feelings and happiness 🔁 Turning tough emotions into growth moments 🤝 Helping others understand and grow from their emotions 💬 Building stronger connections & navigating conflict

✨ Don’t forget to take the survey & enter the raffle for a chance to win something sweet! 🎟️