From: Mary Halm Date: February 11 Subject: UH&CS February Programs and Updates
Happy February!
The semester is well underway, classes have picked up, and the first round of midterms is approaching. Don’t forget to check in with yourself while you work on assignments and prepare for your upcoming exams. If you find yourself needing some support, know that University Health and Counseling Services is here to support you.
As always, University Health and Counseling Services is here to provide medical, mental health, wellness, and public health services to all CWRU, CIA, CIM, and KSU Podiatry students. All visits to UH&CS are no-cost to students, regardless of the type of health insurance you may have.
To access services:
Both mental health and medical appointments can be made online through myhealthconnect.case.edu
Call 216.368.2450 to speak to a 24/7 nurse on call
Call 216.368.5872 to speak with a 24/7 counselor on call
For more information on all of our services visit the University Health & Counseling Services website. For general questions, email uhcs@case.edu.
Request a Wellness Program!
Did you know that you can request a University Health and Counseling Services wellness program, presentation, or speaker on campus? Well, you can! If you are interested in requesting a program or speaker from UH&CS we are happy to attend or support on-campus programs and initiatives. To request our wellness program, please contact Mary Halm (mxh1034@case.edu). For requests during the week (9am - 4:30pm), please reach out within two or more weeks of the program. For after-hours or weekend requests, please reach outwithin three or more weeks of the program.
Light the Campus
This year's Light the Campus Ceremony will be held on Monday, March 2nd at 5:00 PM on the KSL Oval. If you are not familiar, Light the Campus is CWRU's Day of Remembrance. We gather as a community to honor and remember the ones we love and have lost in the last year. This is an opportunity in which we can stand together and support our friends, peers, students, staff, and faculty as we grieve.
If you would like to register for the event, you can do so by clicking this link.
Submit a Name
Please submit a name of someone who has recently passed that you would like to be remembered at the Light the Campus ceremony. Names can be anyone, it is not limited to CWRU students, faculty and staff. We hope that you can attend the event in-person to hear the name read.
Volunteer During the Event
We are also looking for student volunteers to assist with reading names during the ceremony, lighting the lights and passing out candles after. Volunteers would need to be present from 4:45pm-6:00pm. To volunteer, register here.
More information about Light the Campus will be sent out next week, on February 9th. If you'd lik more information now, it can be found on the UH&CS website by clikcing here.
Upcoming Wellness Programs
To view all upcoming UH&CS wellness programs visit our Campus Groups page.
Mental Health Ally Training
Introducing the Mental Health Ally (MHA) Training. The MHA intends to foster a Culture of Care by equipping community members with tools to identify signs of distress and increased safety risks. This training addresses myths about suicide, provides guidance for supportive conversations, and offers a clear framework for seeking support and resources, emphasizing prevention and self-care.
All CWRU Community members are welcome and encouraged to attend. Please see below for upcoming Mental Health Ally Trainings this month.
Wed. Feb 25 from 12 pm - 1 pm virtual via Zoom: Register here
If none of the sessions above work for your schedule, please click here to see additional training dates. Student groups and departments can also contact Mary Halm (mxh1034@case.edu) to request a training for their group.
Mindful Activity Hour: Mini Terrarium Garden
Take a mindful break with UH&S as we put a fresh twist on our classic mini Zen garden activity! This month, students are invited to create their own mini terrarium gardens—an easy, hands-on way to relax and reconnect. Stop by the TVUC Senior Classroom B on February 26th between 1–4 PM to design your terrarium at your own pace. Love the classic sand and trinkets? No worries—mini Zen garden supplies will still be available. Come craft, unwind, and get creative.
Next month UH&CS will be hosting the annual March Healthy Habits Chellange. A month-long program that can be completed virtually, with an option for a few in-person components throughout the month. For the first week, students will be tasked with maintaining healthy hydration, which they are challenged to maintain for the entirety of the month. For each of the following weeks, there will be a new habit that students are challenged to incorporate into their daily schedule, such as nutrition, physical health and mental health.
The Challenge will begin on Monday, March 2nd and end on Tuesday, March 31st. Participants can register on Campus Groups using this link. Registration through Campus Groups will allow you to receive the weekly emails with the survey. Completion of the survey enters you in the raffle for the weekly prize giveaway.
Raffle prizes will be announced claser to the beginning or March.
Join Grey for a workshop from the LGBT Center! Register on Campus Groups. Boxed lunch is provided for in-person sessions! CWRU's LGBT Center offers workshops to raise awareness of LGBT issues and grow support for members of the LGBT community. All members of the Case Western Reserve University community, especially non-LGBT students, faculty and staff, are encouraged to attend our workshops to expand their knowledge and understanding.
Join us for Wellness Wednesday: Managing Healthy Relationships! Chat with a counselor from UH&CS about maintaining healthy platonic relationships—near and far—while navigating college life. This session is part of UH&CS and OMA’s Wellness Wednesday Series on Wednesday, February 18th, from 2–3 pm in OMA (Sears 409). We look forward to seeing you there!
Date: Wednesday, February 18th
Time: 2pm-3pm
Location: OMA, (Sears 409)
For more testing dates and registration links (though ergistration is not required) UH&CS' website by clicking here.
QTPOC Celebrates Black History Month
QTPOC is a student led group in the LGBT Center creating a space for queer and trans people of color and their allies.
This month, on Feb. 13th at 5:30 pm QTPOC will be hosting a Movie Night, showing a comedy film that centering queer, Black stories. Bring your own snacks and candy. Popcorn and Drinks will be provided!
Mental Health First Aid
University Health and Counseling Services is bringing Mental Health First Aid—an evidence-based training program this fall led by certified trainers from CWRU. Mental Health First aid prepares participants to recognize warning signs of mental health challenges, offer compassionate initial support, and guide individuals toward appropriate campus or community resources. The curriculum covers common conditions such as depression, anxiety, trauma, psychosis, and substance use, and emphasizes non‑judgmental listening, risk awareness, and referral steps.
Keep an eye out for more information regarding MHFA on campus soon! In the mean time if you would like to learn more about the training, visit the UH&CS website by clicking here.
UH&CS Wellness Room
Explore Our New Student Wellness Room!
Inside of Counseling Services we offer a serene space for you to relax, chill out or even study. We have massage chairs*, puzzles, crafts, fidgets, UV Lamps, coloring pages, and MORE all for you to enjoy!
This months Featured Craft is Rainbow Loom Creations. All supplies are provided and you are welcome to come de-stress alone or with friends during our office hours!
*Massage chairs are by appointment only. Check with Front Desk Staff to schedule.
Crisis Resources
If you or a friend are in need of support, please keep in mind the following resources.
