Wellness in the WEST

designed to support the overall wellbeing of UW employees

WEST: Where Everyone Strengths Together

The idea for Wellness in the WEST was developed to focus on employee retention and community building. We have known since the COVID-19 pandemic that caring for each other and improving our employee's wellness helps our students succeed both academically and personally. While strong support systems are available for students, we recognize that employees face similar challenges and that resources can be difficult to access. With this in mind, the Wellness in the WEST program was established to better connect employees to meaningful, accessible support. 

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Join us for Summer Wellness Events

As students leave and things slow down on campus, prioritize your wellbeing. 

WEST counseling services and wellness programming continue throughout the summer to support UW employees.

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Free counseling for UW Employees

The WEST Counseling Center partners with community-based counselors to provide free and confidential counseling services for UW employees.

Health and Sciences Building, Room 160. Walk-in hours:

  • Wednesdays: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Thursdays: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

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Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)

MHFA is an seven-hour certificate training that teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use concerns.

Plus, once completed, receive $20 monthly Half Acre premium credit for a year!

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The WEST Counseling Center

Health and Sciences Building, Room 160
Walk-in hours are available:
Wednesdays: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Thursdays: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

 

Counseling services are available for a wide range of personal and workplace-related concerns.  The center also collaborates with Cigna and UW’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to facilitate referrals to community providers for ongoing support when appropriate.  Free parking is available in the spaces currently reserved for WIND in the Health and Sciences parking lot.


 

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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

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)

MHFA is an seven-hour certificate training that teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use concerns.

 

Employees who complete MHFA training receive a $20 monthly Half Acre gym premium credit, applied through payroll for the primary insurance holder only (per EGI guidelines), with eligibility to continue the credit for an additional 12 months after training completion.

 

For anyone who has taken MHFA and has received a premium credit for a full 12-month period, a new training is available to continue the benefit. Learn more at Log in | The Jed Foundation Learning Platform. (Use your UW email to set up an account and take the “It’s OK to Say Suicide: Knowledge, Action, and Support for Suicide Prevention” training.)

Learn more or sign up here

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Holistic Wellness

Wellness Wheel with Financial, Physical, Intellectual, Social, Emotional, Occupational, Environmental, and Spiritual in a circle with mountainsOur 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.

Check Back Often for New Offerings & Updates

UW values the health and wellbeing of its employees and strongly encourages those who may benefit from these services to take advantage of this resource.  We look forward to expanding Wellness in the WEST and sharing additional offerings in the months ahead.

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