Wellness in the WEST

Wellness in the WEST (Where Everyone Strengthens Together) is the University of Wyoming’s comprehensive wellness program dedicated to supporting the mental, emotional, and physical well-being of our entire campus community—employees and students. Because the State of Wyoming recognizes the need for mental health awareness and resources for all UW stakeholders, the University of Wyoming created Wellness in the WEST - Where Everyone Strengthens Together.

At Wellness in the WEST, we recognize that well-being extends far beyond the individual. It’s about building a thriving, resilient community where everyone feels empowered to seek support and prioritize their well-being. Our holistic approach addresses the unique needs of students, faculty, and staff, offering a range of services designed to enhance wellness across all aspects of life—academic, professional, and personal.

At WEST, we know that if our individuals feel supported, encouraged, and inspired, then our entire campus community will thrive and help everyone—especially our students—reach their goals. WEST brings all our tremendous campus resources to one place—making them more accessible to our entire Poke community. 

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Personalized Support

Our team of mental health professionals and Wellness Coordinators provide personalized guidance to connect you with the right resources for your needs, from counseling services to peer mentoring.

Workshops and skills Development

Participate in workshops covering topics like stress management, mindfulness, relationship building, and self-awareness. These interactive sessions are open to everyone on campus and provide practical tools for maintaining mental well-being.

Events and Initiatives

Find a way to jump-start or refresh your wellness skills. Connect with others in the campus community as you grow in all dimensions of wellness.

Holistic Wellness

Our view of holistic wellness is rooted in the 8 interconnected dimensions of the wellness wheel. Our wellness work together is designed to sustain overall health and well-being. Check out all our great campus resources that support students and staff on campus.

Supporting mental health is not just about addressing crises but also fostering a proactive, sustainable approach to well-being. Studies show that students and employees who are mentally and emotionally healthy are more engaged, creative, and productive. Our services are designed to cultivate resilience, enhance self-awareness, and build strong interpersonal skills, leading to both individual success and a more vibrant campus community.

Wellness Wheel

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Associated Students of the University of Wyoming (ASUW)

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Half Acre & Wellness Center

Native American Education, Resource and Cultural Center (NAERCC)

Pokes Center for Community Resources

Residence Life

Student Organizations

Student Success & Graduation Cowboy Coaching Peer Mentoring

Veterans Services Center

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Cathedral Home

Half Acre & Wellness Center

Pokes Center for Community Resources

The Psychology Center

Student Health Services

  • Cheney International Building
  •  307.766.2130
  • Pharmacy: 307.766.6602
  • uwyo.edu/shser

Student Success & Graduation Cowboy Coaching Peer Mentoring

Title VI, VII, IX Coordinator

University Counseling Center (UCC)

  • Knight Hall 341
  •  307.766.2187
  • Crisis Line: 307.766.8989
  • uwyo.edu/ucc

Veterans Services Center

Wellspring Counseling Clinic

Cigna Mental Health Resources

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ACES (Academic Advising, Career Services and Career Counseling)

ARK Regional Services

  • Offers part time and full jobs, internships and volunteer hours for students
  • 1150 N 3rd St, Laramie, WY 82072
  • (307) 742-6641
  • www.arkregionalservices.org

Big Brothers Big Sisters

  • Offers part time and full jobs, internships and volunteer hours for students
  • 1010 S 6th St, Laramie, WY 82070
  • (307) 742-2227
  • bbbswyo.org/local-branches

Hospice of Laramie

  • Offers part time and full jobs, internships and volunteer hours for students
  • 1754 Centennial Dr, Laramie, WY 82070
  • (307) 745-9254
  • https://hospiceoflaramie.org

Human Resources

Eppson Center for Seniors

  • Offers internships, job opportunities and volunteer hours for students
  • 1560 N 3rd St, Laramie, WY 82072
  • (307) 745-5116
  • https://www.eppsoncenter.org/

Faculty Senate

Office of the Ombuds

Red Cross of Wyoming

Staff Senate

Student Success & Graduation Cowboy Coaching Peer Mentoring

Title VI, VII, IX Coordinator

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Native American Education, Resource and Cultural Center (NAERCC)

Outdoor Program

Residence Life

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Native American Education, Resource and Cultural Center (NAERCC)

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ASUW

Financial Wellness

Food Share Pantry

Laramie Soup Kitchen

Scholarships and Financial Aid

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Developmental Preschool and Daycare Center

  • 1771 Centennial Dr, Laramie, WY 82070
  • (307) 742-6374
  • wyokids.org/

Downtown Clinic

Family Promise of Albany County

Food Share Pantry

Half Acre & Wellness Center

Head Start

Laramie Interfaith

Laramie Reproductive Health

Laramie Soup Kitchen

Outdoor Program

Student Health Services

  • Cheney International Building
  •  307.766.2130
  • Pharmacy: 307.766.6602
  • uwyo.edu/shser

Walkingspree App

Wyoming 211

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ACES (Academic Advising, Career Services and Career Counseling)

Disability Support Services

Innovation Wyrkshop

  • College of Engineering & Physical Science Engineering Education & Research Building, Rooms 122 & 127
  •  307.766.6460
  • wyrkshop.org

International Students & Scholars

  • Cheney International Center, Suite 5
  •  307.766.5193
  • uwyo.edu/iss

Registrar

StartRight+

STEP Tutoring

Student Success & Graduation Cowboy Coaching Peer Mentoring

Veterans Services Center

UW Innovation Network

UW Libraries

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If you are experiencing a mental health crisis call or text 988

 

Assistant Dean of Students

SAFE Project Campus Advocate*

  • Knight Hall, Room 103
  •  307.766.3434
  • 24-Hour Hotline: 307.745.3556
  • safeproject.org

UW Police Department

 

*Denotes a confidential resource