Health & Wellness
At Mary Baldwin, we understand that a healthy mind and body are crucial for academic success and personal growth. Our range of resources aims to support you in maintaining a balanced and fulfilling lifestyle throughout your college journey. Whether you’re seeking physical fitness, mental health support, or simply looking to explore ways to enhance your overall well-being, we’re here to empower you with the knowledge, tools, and resources necessary to thrive.
Physical Activity Center
Physical Activity Center
Mary Baldwin’s Physical Activities Center is a 40,000-square-foot gym featuring basketball and volleyball courts, weight training, aerobic machines, a dance and fencing studio, the Mabel Fetterman-Held Fitness and Motor Performance Laboratory, and classrooms with audio/visual equipment and computer access. Outside, we have a track, tennis courts, soccer fields, and softball fields.
Counseling and Psychological Services for Students
Counseling and Psychological Services for Students
During your college years, you may encounter a variety of stressors, which may be related to your academic experience, family, social, and financial matters. Our mission is to provide you with mental health services to improve your emotional well-being and to maximize your success at Mary Baldwin University.
We provide a wide variety of services, which include:
- Crisis intervention
- Brief individual counseling (up to 8 sessions per academic year)
- Group counseling (unlimited sessions)
- Consultation and referrals to community mental health services
- Mental health educational programs
Our staff provides counseling and/or referral services for various mental health difficulties, which include:
- Stress management and mindfulness techniques
- Depression and other mood disorders
- Grief and loss issues
- Relationship conflicts
- Anxiety
- Procrastination and motivation difficulties
- Self-esteem issues
- Alcohol/drug abuse or addiction
All services provided by counseling and psychological services are free of charge.
MBU + TimelyCare
TimelyCare: Virtual Mental Health Services
MBU students have FREE, 24/7 access to mental healthcare services through virtual health and well-being platform TimelyCare.
Wellness Wednesdays
Wellness Wednesdays
In this series, the Staunton campus and Murphy Deming collaborate monthly to provide important information on a wellness topic so that you can walk away with tangible and actionable tools.
All-Levels Virtual Yoga
All-Levels Virtual Yoga
Sessions meet on Fridays from 12 to 12:45 p.m. Watch your MBU email for invites.