Wellbeing
Throughout the world, Blue Hens are living through these moments together. Day by day, we rise and make decisions about our health and wellness, the communities that we support and that support us, and what we can do to feel that we are thriving despite these challenging times. Whether it’s a quiet sunrise, a favorite meal, or a little brick courtyard that reminds us of our beautiful and bustling campus, we are never alone in these thoughts — and we know that every step we take to protect our flock brings us closer to each other once again.


EXPLORE WELLBEING

COMMUNITY
The nature-based self-care brochure featured at right includes a list of outdoor spaces to explore within 100 miles of UD, as well as tips and resources to help you or a group opt outside wherever you are.
Take Action
Looking to become a more active community member? Check out these 25 action steps for personal and community wellbeing and follow along with the #BITBatUD hashtag on Instagram for weekly bystander intervention tips.
Get HENgaged
For more ways to connect with your UD community this semester, check out our HENgagement page!
Nature-Based Self-Care Guide [PDF]

FEATURED EVENTS
It's okay to not be okay.

UD Helpline:
302-831-1001

Crisis Text Line:
741741

Collegiate Recovery Community

COVID-19 Era Support
Student Health Services offers personal support for all students through various stages of COVID-19 concern. Learn more about COVID-19 Testing Options for Students.

Sexual Offense Support:
302-831-1001

Financial and Food Assistance
ACTIVITIES
Wellness through Coloring
Breathing Exercises and other Calming Strategies
Creating a Coloring Mandala
Walking for Wellness
Dancing for Self-Care
Quick, No-Tech, Inexpensive Self-Care Rituals
Chalk the Walk
Jewelry Making Tutorial
Yoga Stretches with Meditation
Guided Self-Affirmation Exercise
Build Strength at Home
Snacking for Self-Care
Gratitude Journaling
Self-Care Strategies for Survivors
Wellness Dance Break
Guided Gratitude Meditation

Be Social
Choose a Wellness Adventure
Try a week-long, themed wellness adventure with us!
Stay Active
For more physical activities that you can do alone or with friends, head over to our Recreation page.
SERVICES
- Services and Support at a Glance
- Student Wellness & Health Promotion
- Student Health Services
- Office of the Dean of Students
- Disability Support Services
- Center for Counseling & Student Development
Download our matrix style overview of wellbeing services and support [PDF]
Confidential distance meetings are available for all services including the Collegiate Recovery Community, substance use counseling, and support for victims of sexual misconduct. Students can also learn more about healthy relationships, safer sex, substance use, and stress management through the self-paced Choosing Well at UD portal, and can complete an anonymous, confidential self-assessment of their alcohol, marijuana or other drug use through ScreenU.
*Appointments are required before visiting and can be made by calling 302-831-2226. You will be given an opportunity to speak with a nurse, who will help guide you in making an appointment and the safest way to enter the Student Health Services building. You will need to show proof of being cleared to access campus facilities on the day of entry through your completed daily health check.
We ask that you complete the telehealth consent form in advance, in case a telehealth visit with SHS is more appropriate than an in-person visit. This is found under Forms in the Secure Student Health Portal.
If you have already registered a mental or physical diagnosis with DSS and require testing accommodations, please reach out to your professors to alert them. DSS is available to support any student and/or instructor to address specific questions or concerns. The Testing Center is closed and all exams will be administered online by faculty until further notice. Learn more about all DSS opportunities.
When you call CCSD, you will connect with a member of the front desk staff who will ask some questions to help you determine next steps, which could be anything from a specific counseling service or resource to one-on-one referral coordination for off-campus care. Learn more about all CCSD opportunities.