Well-Being Center Programs and Services

Located on the third floor of the Well-Being Center, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) at the University of Richmond supports student success and enhances student well-being by providing comprehensive clinical services to currently enrolled, full-time, degree-seeking students; outreach and consultation to students, faculty, and staff, and professional, graduate level training to Master’s and Doctoral students and residents.

CAPS is fully accredited by the International Accreditation of Counseling Services (IACS) and a member of the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers. 

Located on the thrid floor of the Well-Being Center, C.A.R.E. (Center for Awareness, Response, and Education) offers violence prevention programming as well as confidential support for students impacted by violence. Prevention efforts include raising awareness about sexual and relationship violence, building the skills and confidence needed to intervene in problematic situations, embracing a healthy sexuality, practicing consent in all of our interactions, building skills for healthier relationships, encouraging a culture of accountability, and changing the social norms that perpetuate violence.

For more information, please visit: prevent.richmond.edu.

Cooking demonstrations and classes will be scheduled throughout the week and will be open to University of Richmond students, faculty, and staff. These classes will promote healthy eating with fresh, minimally process ingredients. Some examples of classes that will be provided are…

• How to build a balanced plate
• Meals using 5 ingredients or less cooked in under 30 minutes
• Meals that can be made from ingredients in ETC
• Plant based meals
• Spice up your Salad: How to make a salad with more than just lettuce and vegetables

Visit the Dining Services Demonstration Kitchen page for additional details and schedules.

Stop by the Well-being Center and meet Karla!

Karla has been trained as a therapy dog and will be working as our facility dog in the Well-Being Center to boost your mood, help with stress relief, and foster a more welcoming environment. She is here to make you feel more comfortable, supported and less anxious. She loves visiting with student, staff, and employees on campus!

Facility dogs are expertly trained dogs who collaborate with a facilitator working in health care, visitation and education settings. Facility dogs usually work hand-in-hand with counselors, therapists, guidance counselors, psychologists, and rehabilitation therapists. In addition to making therapy sessions more productive, having a facility dog present can also make them more comfortable and more positive. 

A facility dog is not a service dog because it does not work with a single individual to mitigate the effects of the individual’s disability. A facility dog is very similar to a therapy dog, but unlike a therapy dog, which may visit patients or residents at the facility accompanied by its handler for a few hours a week, a facility dog works full-time at a facility under the care and supervision of a staff member.

Mental Health First Aid is the initial help offered to a person developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. The first aid is given until appropriate treatment and support are received or until the crisis resolves. By recognizing signs of mental health distress and knowing how to communicate with individuals experiencing these scary moments, we can be part of an immensely impactful early intervention effort. If we identify problems early, we increase the chances people get the help they need as soon as possible.

Please visit the MHFA page for more information about the program.

The focus of the University of Richmond’s peer education and advocacy student groups is to educate our campus community on health and well-being topics through dedicated programming, service, and advocacy efforts. In representing different facets of wellbeing, the Peer Education and Advocacy Council adds to collaboration and coordination of events and outreach on wellbeing-related topics and assists the Health Educator in funding recommendations. The Peer Education and Advocacy Council is comprised of staff advisors and student leaders from each eligible peer education or advocacy group, the Health Educator, and the Director of Health Promotion. The Council will meet monthly to decide on pertinent funding matters and collaborative opportunities between groups during events and programs. Student leaders will have a voice in Council meetings and discussions, with advisors making final decisions on funding allocation.

• To be considered for funding, peer education and advocacy groups must submit a completed Peer Education and Advocacy Funding Request to the Health Educator at least seven days prior to a Council meeting. If a currently non-eligible group with a health and wellbeing focus requests funds from the Peer Education and Advocacy Council, they must meet the following criteria:
  • Submit a completed Peer Education and Advocacy Funding Request to the Health Educator no less than seven days before a Council meeting
  • Send a representative to the next Council meeting to discuss potential programming collaborations with current peer education and advocacy groups

The University of Richmond offers free and confidential nutrition counseling and nutrition assistance, available to all students, staff, and faculty. Services offered include nutrition assessment, follow-up counseling, metabolic testing, and/or referral support. The dietitians can help you address many nutrition concerns.

Visit the Nutrition Counseling page for additional details.

Located on the second floor of the Well-Being Center, the Student Health Center provides evaluation and treatment for illnesses and injuries, assistance in managing chronic disease and offers comprehensive program in health education and health maintenance. Our staff of board-certified physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and certified medical assistants are experienced in the care of young adults. The Student Health Center is an appointment based clinic. Same day appointments are offered subject to availability.