Recovery Resources

The University Health Center is committed to providing reliable resources to the community. Below is a list of resources available to students, staff, and anyone interested in recovery. If you have questions, please email Madeleine Moore, the Substance Use and Harm Reduction Coordinator in HPWS, at mmoore56@umd.edu. 

Substance Use and Harm Reduction Education

The Substance Use and Harm Reduction program believes that, when students are provided with relevant, culturally conscious, and evidence-based information about different forms of substance use and various harm reduction strategies, they are capable of navigating situations where substance use is prevalent and making decisions that reduce harmful consequences for themselves and their peers.

Stress Management & Self Care

Stress is a part of life. Small amounts of stress can serve as a helpful motivator for accomplishing goals. It's not uncommon, though, for stress to become overwhelming, creating unpleasant symptoms and sometimes impacting our daily lives.

Sexual Health

The Sexual Health program encourages sexual health and wellness by providing education, support, and resources for the campus community. Our goal is to empower students to make informed decisions regarding their sexual wellbeing and to encourage a responsible foundation upon which they can successfully build throughout their adult lives.

Invite Us In

We are so excited you are interested in bringing wellness & advocacy programming into your classroom or community space! Please see below for more information about our various presentation and program offerings, as well as how to get in touch with us for more information.

Nutrition Services

The University Health Center Nutrition Service unit empowers and supports members of the University of Maryland College Park community with the knowledge and skills needed to make and implement healthy nutrition choices today and for a lifetime.

Meditation

Meditation is a practice that invites us to slow down, breathe, and cultivate a greater awareness of the ways in which our body and mind can work together. It can be a useful antidote to stress and is often recommended as a supplemental resource for a number of health and wellness concerns. 

During meditation the body shifts into a state of restful awareness in which we relax the fight or flight stress response, improve sleep, relieve feelings of anxiety and depression, decrease blood pressure, and, among other potential benefits. 

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Light Therapy

Light therapy, or phototherapy, is the use of specific devices to treat changes in mood that are especially common during the fall and winter months. 

While typically used as a treatment for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), or the “winter blues”, there is some evidence to suggest it might also be beneficial for people who experience low moods for other reasons. With regular use, most people who experience benefits do so within the first week or two.

Creating a Culture of Wellness: Tips, Lesson Plans, & Activities

See below for a list of some basic recommendations that can support the wellness of your students. These recommendations are not program-specific, rather practices you can incorporate into your already existing processes for connecting and community.

Health Promotion & Wellness Services