STUDENT AFFAIRS | As we enter into the second half of the fall semester, Student Affairs wants to remind students to take charge of their own health and wellness, and to take advantage of the many mental health and wellness resources LMU has to offer. If any faculty or staff member knows of a student who is struggling, reach out and help them connect to these resources at LMU.
Support for Mental Health
- Community of Care (COC) – a team of trained case managers available to help students with a diverse range of needs and connect them with additional resources. Faculty and staff can refer students to the COC here.
- Recovery at LMU Support Groups – Get support from groups including Alcoholics Anonymous, Refuge Recovery, Al-Anon, SMART Recovery and more.
- Student Psychological Services – provides confidential individual and group therapy; walk-in consultations; emergency psychological services; and psycho-educational outreach programming. SPS is offering virtual wellness groups and workshops this fall through Zoom to help students build emotional resilience and connect with others.
- Resident Ministry – strives to create an environment in our residence halls and serve as a supportive presence for our residents in normal day-to-day life but especially in times of need.
- Campus Ministry – is dedicated to promoting the spiritual growth and faith formation of LMU students. Our programs are designed to encourage learning, to care for the whole person, and to foster the service of faith and the promotion of justice.
Support for Physical Health and Wellness
- Wellness Wednesdays 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Regents Grass – This weekly event features programming, arts, crafts, and local vendors. On a rotating basis, the community partners will be selling produce from local farmers, pastries, tamales, coffee, and more. Join us each week for new activities and community partners.
- FitWell Group Fitness Classes – With as many as 30+ classes each week, the FitWell Center offers an exciting environment for exercise and fitness needs. With a wide variety of group fitness classes including F45, Yoga, Cycling, Zumba and more, each class is taught by a certified instructor and open to all Burns Recreation Center members.
- LMU CARES – oversees prevention and awareness education on topics including wellness, sexual assault, alcohol and drug consumption, personal accountability and dialogue across difference.
- Student Health Services – is a full-service medical office whose services include treatment for illnesses and injuries, preventive care, women’s health services, vaccinations and allergy shots, X-rays, health education/wellness programs and much more.
- Food Pantry – The on-campus Food Pantry is available to all students (undergraduate and graduate) who are struggling with food access and insecurity.
- Lion Family Cookbook – Try one of our community’s favorite recipes from the Lion Family Cookbook.
- LMU Strava Club – Our club on Strava lets you track your running and riding with GPS, join LMU challenges and events, share photos from your activities, and follow friends.
Student Organizations
Free Online Resources
- LMU CARES Online – Access resources related to the three pillars of wellness: academic and career success (Succeed); physical and mental well-being (Thrive) and purpose; and campus connections (Matter).
- TAO (Therapy Assistance Online) – is an online platform where you are able to obtain self-help resources, interventions for anxiety, depression and mindfulness, and tools to increase well-being.
All of the mental health and wellness resources available to students can be found at lmu.edu/LionWellness.
