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

Nov
12
Tue
Narcan 101 Training @ Student Center G319 (at the Center for Student Wellness & Health Promotion)
Nov 12 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

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.

Nov
13
Wed
Mindful Yoga (In Honor of Veteran’s Day) @ Veteran Services Center (G306 Student Center)
Nov 13 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

In honor of Veteran’s Day, we will be hosting a Mindful Yoga session at the Veteran Services Center. Join us to enjoy a moment of relaxation and reflection with a free guided Yoga session. The event is open to all, regardless of skill level. We’ll have mats and materials provided but feel free to bring your own. You can find the Veteran Services Center on the 3rd floor of the Student Center. Use the staircase next to the Zot N’ Go to go up one floor.

Step Up! Bystander Intervention Training @ Student Center G319 (at the Center for Student Wellness & Health Promotion)
Nov 13 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Learn how to recognize and counter the bystander effect, where individuals are less likely to offer help when others are around. This workshop will explore intervention theories and strategies, empowering you to confidently step up and support those in need when they are in harm’s way.

FREE T-shirt for participants!

Nov
18
Mon
Mindful Mondays @ Meet Outside Zot N' Go
Nov 18 @ 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm

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!

Nov
20
Wed
Wednesday Wellness Walks: San Joaquin Wildlife Preserve @ Meet Outside Zot N' Go
Nov 20 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

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

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!

Step Up! See Something, Say Something, Do Something! UCI Logo

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

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.