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Programs, Events and Training

Our team, including Wellbeing Educators and a Prevention Specialist, provide a full calendar of programs, events and trainings to aid in students' awareness of the eight dimensions of wellbeing.

All of our Event Details are available on RowdyLink.

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Wellbeing Events

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) - To see all of our SAAM events, visit this webpage

 

Plan A

Monday, April 22 - 2:00pm-3:15pm

Student Union Retama Auditorium

Wellbeing Services is hosting Plan A which is a 23-minute, entertainment-education video intervention designed to reduce unplanned pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among young women.
 
Participants who complete the interactive training and evaluation will be eligible to receive an exclusive UTSA Wellbeing shirt and other Talk About It Texas swag items such as hats, shirts, journals, and more!
 
Sexual Health is an important educational component of optimal wellbeing, so every and any student can learn and be the change via this interactive video intervention

Mental Health Bingo

Monday, April 22 - 11:00am - 2:00pm

Rowdy Lawn (HEB Ballroom if Rain)

Wellbeing Services invites you to join us for Mental Health Bingo an exciting community engagement and learning event designed to answer your questions related to healthy ways to de-stress, the PEACE Center, Wellness 360, journaling, and more.

In this exciting event, we will have two signature mocktails for you to try. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to interact with therapy dogs. You'll have the opportunity to get some giveaways and learn about on campus resources.

Whether you're a new student, a returning student, or simply curious about mental health, this is a fantastic opportunity to learn about mental health resources and interact with your roadrunner community.

Make sure to take advantage of this opportunity to learn more!

 

Healing After Trauma

Tuesday, April 23 - 1:00pm-2:00pm

Student Union 2.01.30 - Magnolia

Wellbeing Services and Student Assistance Services is hosting this workshop focusing on skill building to assist those in healing after traumatic events.

 

Blood Drive

Tuesday, April 23 - 9:30am-4:00pm
Wednesday, April 24 - 9:30am-4:00pm
Thursday, April 25 - 9:30am-4:00pm

H-E-B Student Union 2.214 - Hidalgo

The South Texas Blood and Tissue Center will be on campus with the mobile bus to offer students, faculty and staff the opportunity to donate blood and save a life.

Are you eligible to give blood?

Before you can donate and save a life, we need to check if you’re able to give blood based on eligibility criteria from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA’s guidelines are followed by all blood centers in the nation and your eligibility is determined by your medications, travel, health conditions, and lifestyle.

To donate blood or platelets, you must:

Donation Process

Donor Portal

Donor Questionnaire

 

Denim Day

Wednesday, April 24- 11:30am - 1:00pm

Student Union Window Lounge

Join the PEACE Center and Wellbeing Services for Denim Day--a day of learning about the importance of consent and why we wear denim on the last Wednesday of the month each April during Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Stop by our Denim Day display--take a photo in front of our Denim Wall, Spin the "Is It Consent?" Wheel, and get a Concha or goodie plus grab some great giveaways!

 

Wellbeing Wednesday

Wednesday, April 24 - 11:00am-1:00pm

McKinney Humanities Breezeway

Stop by to ask questions or learn about how you can become involved in Wellbeing Services events and programs.

Will have information on:

- Wellness 360 Health and Counseling

- Wellbeing Health and Education

- Center for Collegiate Recovery

- Student Assistant Services

- Campus Advocacy

- Peer Health Educators

- Mental Health Peer Advocates

 

Art of Wellbeing

Friday, April 26 - 1:00pm-2:00pm

Student Union 2.01.36 -  Paloverde

Art of Wellbeing is a weekly workshop provided by Wellbeing Services! Join us as we use different art mediums each week as a way to improve our overall wellbeing! 

Mental Health First Aid Training

Saturday, April 20 - 9:00am-4:00pm

Multidisciplinary Studies Bldg 2.02.52 - Academic Classroom

IF YOU WISH TO ATTEND YOU MUST RSVP AND REGISTER FOR EVENT.

The Adult Mental Health First Aid consists of 6 hours of instructor-led training, which teaches you how to recognize the signs and symptoms that suggest a potential mental health challenge, how to listen non-judgmentally and give reassurance to the individual, student/colleague, who may be experiencing a mental health challenge, and how to refer a person to appropriate professional support and services at UTSA and/or in the community.  Upon completion of the training, participants will receive a certificate indicating that they are ‘Mental Health First Aiders’.

THIS COURSE REQUIRES 2 HOURS OF PRE-WORK THAT MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE THE IN-PERSON INSTRUCTION ON APRIL 20th. THIS WILL BE ASSIGNED VIA THE MHFA CONNECT SYSTEM. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT LEVI REX AT Levi.Rex@utsa.edu.  

 

Wellbeing Education and Promotion

Wellbeing Education and Promotion connects you to services that enhance your wellbeing.

Check out the Wellbeing Wednesday every Wednesday and connect with us on RowdyLink.

Go to Wellbeing on RowdyLink  

Request a Presentation

Presenters are available to visit with student organizations, departments, classes, teams and residence halls providing information on a variety of topics. Fill out the form below to get started.

Submit this form to request a presentation

Please try to request presentations at least 3-4 weeks in advance

SNAP Food Benefits Assistance

The San Antonio Food Bank has a team of experts here to help students apply for federal benefits created to assist students. Get enrolled with on-campus resources, access to community resources, and food assistance.

Benefits include:

  • SNAP (Food Benefits)
  • Medicaid
  • WIC
  • Healthy Texas Woman Insurance
  • CHIP
  • Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
  • Medicare Savings Program

 

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