Outreach & Wellness

Services

Every year the counseling center works alongside the campus community to implement Fresh Check Day on campus to promote mental health and suicide prevention.

Schedule your confidential 1:1 consultation by calling the Counseling Center at 413-572-5790, emailing counseling@westfield.ma.edu, or visiting us in the Lammers/Annex building. This service is offered for free to the WSU community by a nutritionist on Mondays.

Pet Therapy occurs throughout each semester. At the dog therapy events, the WSU community can enjoy spending time with therapy dogs on campus. Pet therapy happens outside on the quad. In inclement or cold weather, pet therapy is in the front of the fitness center in Ely Campus Center. Notification of the times and location of the event occurs via the Presence app and the Counseling Center’s Instagram page.

A non-counseling 1:1 coaching appointment with a trained intern. This opportunity consists of four meetings that explore the definition of stress, its symptoms, responses to stress, and goal setting. These sessions also dive into specific areas of coping skills to help with anxiety, including resilience, mindfulness, relaxation techniques, and cognitive restructuring. Each session also teaches skills for the student to take home and practice throughout the week. Each appointment is approximately 30 minutes long.

TalkCampus is a free app where Westfield State University students get access to a community of millions of their peers from across the world. On TalkCampus they can express themselves authentically, in their own language, on a mobile phone, any time of day or night. The platform is a safe and anonymous place for students to share, with 24/7 moderation and escalation performed by a global safety team.

The Bandana Project is a national initiative focused on mental health awareness and suicide prevention, challenging societal stigmas and fostering supportive communities. Trained student volunteers wear a green bandana to signify their commitment and readiness to provide support and resources to fellow students. This symbolic gesture encourages open conversations about mental health, making help more accessible on campus.

For more information about The Bandana Project, visit the official website at www.thebandanaproj.org. Click here to explore Westfield State University's resources related to The Bandana Project.