Health, Counseling, and Wellness Services

MBU Wellness

MBU Wellness runs the health education, programming, and campaigns that serve students, faculty, and staff — workshops, trainings, campus events, and the resources behind them.

This Month @ MBU Wellness

On-Campus Events

SafeTalk training for students Grafton 201 | 9/22/26 | 1-5 p.m.

LivingWorks safeTALK is a half-day, FREE in-person workshop for students that empowers you to recognize when someone may be thinking about suicide, talk with them directly, and connect them to life-saving support. Through hands-on practice and guided learning, you’ll build the confidence to have open, honest conversations that can make all the difference.

MBU Wellness is partnering with the Valley Community Services Board for this event.

Questions? Contact Erin from the Valley Community Services Board:ebotkin@vcsb.org

Monthly Observances

Suicide Prevention Month

From the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), learn about the risk factors of suicide
From the Health Advocate blog, find out how to address the issue of suicide in a caring, nonjudgmental way

National Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 – October 15

From the Health Advocate blog, learn about ways to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month

Fruits & Veggies More Matters Month

From the Health Advocate blog, learn why you should really eat fruits and vegetables, ways you can enjoy produce this fall, tips to include more fruits and veggies in your diet, and the benefits of eating the rainbow of fruits and veggies.

National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month

From the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), get tips to support your children and teens with healthy routines and find out how much physical activity your kids need to stay healthy
From the Health Advocate blog, learn how to help your kids get fit with these family-centric physical activity ideas

National Recovery Month

From the Health Advocate blog, here’s how to reduce stigma during National Recovery Month and how to take back control if you’re addicted to alcohol

National Cholesterol Education Month

From the CDC, learn more about cholesterol here
From the Health Advocate blog, find out if you’re due for a cholesterol screening

National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

From the CDC, click here to learn more about prostate cancer and get a tip sheet that includes questions for you to ask your doctor.
From the Health Advocate blog, find out if a prostate cancer screening is right for you

Healthy Aging Month

From Health.gov, check out these Move Your Way physical activity tips for older adults
From the Health Advocate blog, use these tips to help your senior loved ones stay engaged, find out how to help your parents navigate aging, and read about ways to help maximize your aging loved ones’ independence

Upcoming Health Advocate Webinars

Sept 17 | Suicide Prevention: What to Know and How to Help | 10 a.m. or 4 p.m.

Oct 15 | Strategies for Coping with Grief, Trauma, and Beyond | 10 a.m. or 4 p.m.

Updated September 2026 by the Office of Wellness Initiatives. More health topics are available on the Health Advocate blog.

Find Support

These services are available year-round. You do not need a referral, and you do not need to be in crisis to use them.

TimelyCare Mental Health Services

for students, Faculty, and staff

Free, 24/7 virtual mental health and counseling support. Register with your MBU email address.

In-Person Health Services

for students

Care for routine and acute illness is available through MBU’s partnership with Augusta Health Urgent Care.

Take Advantage of Student Health Services

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

for anyone, anytime

Free and confidential support, 24 hours a day, every day. Call or text 988.

About the 988 Lifeline

Employee Health & Wellness Programs

for faculty and staff

MBU faculty and staff can access numerous resources and opportunities designed to support your health and well-being,

Explore Resources for Faculty and Staff

Ongoing Wellness Initiatives

Menopause Matters: Empowering Wellness at Work and Beyond

Members from the MBU Wellness Program and faculty from Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant, Nursing, and Physical Therapy have partnered to create an engaging, evidence-informed program designed to educate, support, and empower women through every stage of the menopause transition.

Whether you are just beginning to learn about menopause, currently experiencing symptoms, supporting someone you care about, or simply planning for the future, this program is for you. We welcome MBU employees and alumni of all ages, recognizing that knowledge gained today can help build confidence, healthy habits, and informed decision-making for years to come.

VA ABC Substance Abuse Grant

The Safer Squirrels Initiative: Alcohol Risk Reduction & Community Wellness project is a comprehensive, evidence-based alcohol education and prevention initiative designed to reduce high-risk drinking behaviors among first-year college students, with a special focus on student-athletes and PEG students.

This program integrates screening, early intervention, skills-based education, and peer-led prevention strategies to foster safer decision-making, increase alcohol-related knowledge, and promote a healthier campus culture.

Unplug and Unwind: Digital WellBeing

A campus wellness program designed to help students, faculty and staff take a break from constant screen time and build a healthier relationship with technology. Through interactive activities and practical strategies, students will explore how digital habits can affect sleep, stress, focus, mood, and social connection. Participants will learn realistic ways to set boundaries with technology, reduce mindless scrolling, and create more space for rest, movement, connection, and other activities that support their well-being.

The goal isn’t to eliminate technology—it’s to help students and the MBU community use it more intentionally instead of letting it use them.

Breathe Deep. Breathe Free.

Breathe Deep. Breathe Free. is a campus wellness initiative designed to raise awareness about the health impacts of tobacco, vaping, and nicotine while connecting students, faculty and staff with practical tools and resources to make informed choices.

Through interactive education, prevention activities, and judgment-free cessation support, students, faculty and staff can learn more about nicotine use, explore strategies for quitting or cutting back, and discover healthier ways to manage stress.

Breathe deeper. Feel stronger. Live free.

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