Advocacy | Awareness | Empowerment
Location
G319 Student Center
Irvine, CA 92697
We are located on the 3rd floor of the Student Center building, right off of Ring Road, and above Zot N’ Go. We are open from 8:00am-5:00pm, Monday thru Friday.
Upcoming Events
Discover the power of self-reflection at our Journal to Wellness workshop! In our warm and interactive environment, students can gather to unwind, contemplate, and foster a sense of well-being through the process of writing and journaling. Each week we’ll have a different journal prompt to start a journey of personal growth and reflection.
We provide FREE journals for new attendees, but you’re welcome to bring your own journal and supplies.
Explore the intricacies of mental health in a supportive and interactive environment at our Behind Happy Faces Workshop.
Gain insights into the various challenges our mental health can face and discover effective coping strategies for yourself and those around you. This workshop is designed to empower you with the knowledge needed to foster a healthier mindset.
FREE T-Shirt for participants!
Join us every Monday for a journey into mindfulness! Each week, we’ll explore different practices such as meditation, mindful movement, and loving-kindness meditation. Science shows that mindfulness can reduce anxiety, improve sleep, enhance your mood, and boost focus.
No prior experience needed — beginners are warmly welcomed! As a special gift, participants will receive an essential oil roller to carry their mindful practice with them.
We’ll meet outside of Zot N’ Go a few minutes before 4:00pm and then we’ll embark as a group to the actual meditation spot after 4:00pm. Meditations will be held outside (weather permitting) so dress appropriately and comfortably. We’ll provide mats to sit on, but feel free to bring your own!
Wednesday Wellness Walks are a bi-weekly walking excursion to local points of interest near UCI. We’ll visit various parks and nature preserves that are right here in our backyard, all while incorporating mindfulness and ecological education! The walks are open to all students, faculty, and staff.
We’ll meet outside of the Zot N’ Go and then embark as a group once everyone has arrived. Please be mindful of the weather and wear appropriate outdoor clothing, sunscreen, and footwear that is suitable for walking on non-paved paths.
- October 9 (Week 2): Aldrich Park
- October 23 (Week 4): Mason Park
- November 6 (Week 6): UCI Marsh
- November 20 (Week 8): San Joaquin Wildlife Preserve
- December 4 (Week 10): UCI Ecological Preserve
More info: https://studentwellness.uci.edu/services/wednesday-wellness-walks
Learn the signs and symptoms of opioid overdose, what actions to take, and how to administer Narcan nasal spray to save a life.
Participants will receive one free box of Narcan (which includes two individual doses)!
Must register by emailing our Alcohol & Other Drugs Programs Manager Cassie Finazzo at cfinazzo@uci.edu. The Narcan 101 Training is only available for students.
UCI is among first U.S. campuses to adopt the Okanagan Charter
The University of California, Irvine was among the first eight U.S. campuses to adopt the Okanagan Charter on September 1, 2021. By doing so, the campus has committed to making wellbeing an institutional value, as it becomes globally recognized as a Health Promoting University. The Charter provides common language, a clear set of principles, and an aspirational framework to put wellbeing at the center of everything we do as an institution. There are currently almost 200 campuses who are part of the U.S. Health Promoting Campuses Network, and almost 20 campuses have officially adopted the Charter. Read more…
Signature Programs
Step Up!
A program to encourage students, faculty and staff to be proactive bystanders when they see something they are concerned about or see someone in need. With everyone’s help, we can create and maintain the safe and supportive campus environment we all want to be a part of. Step Up UCI!
Behind Happy Faces
Behind Happy Faces is a highly interactive and engaging program that is designed to encourage and empower students to share, talk and support each other as they navigate the challenging topic of mental health vs. mental illness.
