For College Students
CampusWell is an interactive online health and wellness magazine designed specifically for college students. Every week, UW students will receive a link to the magazine in their email. Open it up to find great information on a variety of health topics from relationships and mental health to study skills and nutrition.
SNAP benefits: The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides monthly benefits that help low-income households buy the food they need for good health. The Pokes Center for Community Resources can help students navigate the application!
For Faculty & Staff
UW Human Resources provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), serving all University of Wyoming benefited employees and their household members. In addition, Cigna EAP offers three free counseling visits for employees with Cigna insurance, along with additional online resources.
Wyoming on Wellness makes it easy to connect with your Cigna health plan benefits—including mental health support and lifestyle coaching—and provides opportunities to join regular wellness challenges and earn rewards for exploring programs and events.
How to Be the CEO of Your Health Benefits:
You’re one click away from becoming the CEO of your health plan, and we’ve got just
the expert on hand to help—as well as share some exciting news about a special event
coming up this fall! Listen in to the newest Wyoming on Wellness podcast episode right here, then email
wyominghealthylife@cigna.com afterward to claim your 2,000 Walkingspree points. The more points you have, the
more chances you earn to win money every quarter.
How to win an Annual State Parks Pass
Get moving for better mental well-being! We all experience stress in our everyday lives. Join your colleagues in this fun Step Challenge and let's work together to free our minds and invigorate our bodies. Earn all 4 badges to be entered to win 1 of 250 Wyoming State Park passes! Learn more »
Additional Information
Laramie Suicide Prevention Hotline
Call or text (307)977-7777 at any time
Wellspring Counseling Clinic
"WellSpring Counseling offers free and confidential counseling services for individuals,
couples, families, adults, adolescents, and children. Their services are offered to
UW students as well as to the Laramie community."
Safe Project
SAFE Project is a nonprofit in Albany County, Wyoming, that supports survivors of
domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and family violence. Speak with an advocate
at any time by calling their 24-hour Hotline at (307) 745-3556.
"Talking can make all the difference. WY We Talk puts health and wellness at the forefront of Wyoming communities by encouraging conversations around important, challenging topics like suicide, substance use and mental health. If it’s hard to talk about, it’s definitely a conversation worth having, and we’re here to help get it started. This is WY We Talk."
"The Human Rights Campaign envisions a world where every member of the LGBTQ+ family has the freedom to live their truth without fear, and with equality under the law."
The Trevor Project is on a mission to end suicide among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning young people.
"24/7, confidential crisis support for Veterans and their loved ones. Individuals do not need to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to connect."
" ‘Mental health is Health’ is an MTV Entertainment Group initiative rooted in the reality that we all have mental health and need to take care of it like we do our physical health. The initiative aims to normalize conversation, create a connection to resources, and inspire action on mental health."
Jed Foundation's Mental Health Resource Center
The Jed Foundation's Mental Health Resource Center provides essential information about common emotional health issues and shows teens and young adults how they can support one another, overcome challenges, and make a successful transition to adulthood.
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"Active Minds is the nation’s premier nonprofit organization supporting mental health awareness and education for young adults. Self Care is an important part of mental health. Learn more about what self care can look like for you."
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