Mission

WesWell, the Office of Health Education, is an integral part of Wesleyan University's Health Services. WesWell understands the impact of student health on academic performance and is committed to providing services that are designed to develop healthy behaviors and prevent health concerns that may interfere with academic and personal success. To learn more about our staff and how to contact us click here.

WesWell is dedicated to being an accessible resource for all students on campus. The WesWell office is not an accessible building; stairs are required to enter the building and access the second floor. WesWell does not have a ramp or elevator. If you would like to participate in a WesWell event or need access to the resources in the Resource Room and the physical attributes of our building would impact your ability to do so, please email weswell@wesleyan.edu to let us know so we can secure an alternate location or assist you in getting the wellness resources you need.

Collaboration & Co-Sponsorships: WesWell actively seeks out opportunities to collaborate on health education events and co-sponsor programs with other student organizations throughout the year. If your organization is planning a health-related event and is looking for ideas or resources, you are encouraged to discuss it with a WesWell staff member early in your planning stages in order to see how we might be of assistance.  

WesWell's Mission in Action:

Health initiatives are evidence-informed, based on Standards of Practice for Health Promotion in Higher Education and data collected from Wesleyan University students.

The staff of WesWell strives to fulfill this mission by providing services that include:

  • Programs and outreach to promote positive health behaviors and provide educational information on various topics, including body image, stress, sexual assault, sexual health, sleep, nutrition, and alcohol and other drugs

  • Support and advocate for changes in campus policies and procedures which promote the creation of a healthier campus environment

  • Coordinate the Peer Health Advocate program

  • Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) prevention, including coordinating the AOD committee, AlcoholEdu implementation, AOD education and support opportunities for AOD alternatives on campus

  • Assess the health status of students by conducting research, data collection and analysis

  • Provide a Health Information Resource Library

  • Sexual assault response and prevention, including consent education, and bystander intervention trainings and programs

  • Provide referrals to other health resources