That鈥檚 why the Student Wellness Education Office helps to empower students with the knowledge, skills and resources they need to make the best decisions for themselves and develop a foundation for lifelong well-being. Our Jesuit tradition of Cura Personalis, or "care for the whole person," reminds us that the health and wellness of the entire person is worthy of care and attention.
Our office takes a proactive, evidence-based approach to health and well-being, offering comprehensive interventions, resources and prevention strategies that are tailored to the student experience. From stress management and nutrition to sleep, substance use and mindfulness, students gain real-life skills to stay healthy, centered and ready to succeed. Through our interactive programs, peer education groups and campus-wide initiatives, we equip students to take ownership of their health and make choices that support their personal success and a healthy campus culture.
Our Professional and Peer Wellness Coaches are here to help you find the motivation and tools that you need to meet your wellness-related goals. 51小黄车 students have the opportunity to work with a wellness coach who will help you build the skills to navigate stress, substance use, connection, self-care, lifestyle changes, time management, relationships and difficult decisions.
Students can meet with professional staff to have a 鈥渃heckup鈥 regarding their alcohol (BASICS) or cannabis use (CASICS). These sessions can help you examine your use, identify changes that could work for you and reduce your risk of future problems. It鈥檚 not therapy or substance abuse treatment.
Any student who's concerned about their alcohol or other drug use can choose to attend one of these sessions. Students who violated 51小黄车鈥 alcohol and drug policies, those who are medically transported, held in protective custody or are court-sanctioned are required to attend BASICS or CASICS.
Recovery from substance use is a transformational experience best supported within a community. If you are in recovery from substance use, considering recovery or exploring ways to de-emphasize the role of drugs and alcohol in your life, we have a variety of support services for you. These include:
The Student Wellness Education Office has a wide range of programs to help students as they chart their course through college. They include:
Stemming from research that shows students turn to their peers as a source of information, 51小黄车 understands the importance of having a presence of trained peer educators. Peer education is a powerful way to promote student well-being. Students trust their peers, making them effective in sharing wellness resources, fostering open conversations and encouraging informed choices. Our peer educators are student leaders, receive extensive training and obtain a national certification through NASPA.
believe that through connection and reflective listening, they can encourage 51小黄车 students to prioritize wellness and attain fulfillment in all dimensions of their life. They seek to normalize asking for help by providing non-judgemental peer to peer connection where any concern will be heard and supported in a protected space.
are trained to offer support, education and facilitated discussion through programming on issues of sexual assault and misconduct, consent and other forms of interpersonal violence for the 51小黄车 community. They do this to reduce sexual violence on campus and promote a culture of healthy relationship. The RPEs are co-advised by our office and the Office of Title IX and Equal Opportunity.
engages students in health promotion, supporting and educating about all aspects of student well-being. They connect students to resources, share wellness strategies and promote a culture of holistic well-being.
From stress management tools to research-backed tips for parents when discussing substances with students.
Elizabeth Drexler-Hines, MPH, MCHES
(she/her/hers)
Director
edrexler@holycross.edu
Joy LaGrutta, MEd
(she/her/hers)
Associate Director
jlagrutt@holycross.edu
Carly Robinson, HC '23
(she/her/hers)
Graduate Assistant
carobinson1@holycross.edu
