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University of Arkansas Health and Wellness Resources

Wellness
Creating a comprehensive program promoting wellness and holistic health by engaging and empowering students, faculty, and staff through experiential academic and non-academic classes, coaching, and supportive services and activities.
University Recreation
UREC membership is included in your student fees, and grants access to state of the art fitness centers, group fitness classes, intramural sports, and more.
U of A Cares
By providing referrals, resources, and other information to students in need, U of A cares seeks to empower students to take advantage of the offices and services that exist on the University of Arkansas campus and in the local community in a manner that allows them to achieve their full potential. If you or someone you know may benefit from this service, please report a concern through our online reporting system (available 24 hours), or via phone or email (checked during business hours with the exception of holidays or inclement weather).
Counseling and Mental Health Services
Pat Walker Health Center’s Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) offers critical mental health services such as individual counseling, group counseling, psychiatry, emergency services, and case management.
Pat Walker Health Center
The Pat Walker Health Center offers a diverse range of services and programs, including: professional and comprehensive medical care, compassionate and evidence-based mental health care, and positive lifestyle health education and promotion
The Sexual and Relationship Violence Center
The Sexual and Relationship Violence Center (SRVC) is a department within Student Life, Division of Student Affairs. Located at 640 N Garland, Suite 113 (Garland Garage Retail and Office Space), the SRVC provides victim advocacy and education services related to sexual and relationship violence. The SRVC recognizes that sexual and relationship violence can happen to anyone and openly welcomes all victims/survivors for advocacy services. All services are at no cost, focused on students, and confidential.

Wellness at the University of Arkansas

The Eight Dimensions of Wellness

University of Arkansas Wellness uses an eight-dimensional model. Learn more about each dimension by clicking into the individual icon below.

Why Does Wellness Matter?

Making positive lifestyle choices can significantly help improve academic and personal success. Adopting a wellness philosophy can greatly impact behaviors, emotions and relationships. Practicing personal wellness can greatly improve quality of life and maximize an individual’s full potential.

University of Arkansas Wellness aims to highlight how current campus-wide programming supports all aspects of growth and well-being for individuals by:

Encouraging academic and personal growth that fosters long-term and sustainable healthy behaviors and choices.
Providing information, opportunities, resources and support that facilitates the practice of healthy lifestyles and maximizes personal and academic potential.
Promoting a culture of celebrating and improving the quality of life for the campus community.
Raising awareness of the benefits of focusing on wellness holistically.

Source: UARK Wellness

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