Wellness
Your wellness is especially important these days, and we are ready to support you – even remotely! USU health and wellness services provide in-person and remote services for all students.
Mental and Emotional Health
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
CAPS embraces a holistic approach to student development by removing psychological, emotional, and behavioral barriers to learning and success through remote short-term therapy.
USU’s Counseling and Psychological Services remote individual counseling and therapy provide support for students who experience:
- Stress & anxiety
- Depression
- Suicidal thoughts*
- Self-harm
- Relationship issues
- Behavioral problems
- Identity issues
- Minority stress
- Negative body image & disordered eating
- Loss & grief
- Trauma
* Call 911 if you are experiencing a mental health emergency.
For 24/7 free and confidential support for people in distress, or prevention and crisis resources, call or text the National Suicide Prevention Line at 988.
Discussing concerns with an objective professional can help you better resolve personal problems and develop strategies for better problem-solving.
Schedule an Appointment
Workshops ranging from one to two hours are open to students who might be interested in learning more about various topics related to mental health, including:
- Stress & anxiety
- Racing thoughts
- Sadness & depression
- Relationships
- Work/life balance
- Resilience & self-care
Spring Workshops:
- Mindful Self-Compassion
- Thinking Straight - How to Manage Your THoughts for Maximum Mental Health
- Distress Tolerance
- Grief & Loss
- Racial Trauma and Healing
- Body Game
- Preventing Burnout
- Stress and Anxiety
- Breathing and Health
- Stress Response Cyle
- Mindfulness
Group counseling allows you to explore feelings in a trusting and supportive environment. Groups can be especially helpful if you feel isolated or concerned about how you relate to others. As you hear others' experiences and share yours, you gain support and are able to help other people as well.
Support groups can cover:
- Interpersonal difficulties
- Social anxiety
- Stress & general anxiety
- Sadness & depression
- Unhealthy coping strategies
- Difficulty managing emotions
Fall Topics:
- Understanding Self and Others
- Women's Group
- Skills Training
Support Groups:
- Faith Challenges
- LGBTQIA+
When it comes to free online and at your own time and pace mental health support, you’re in luck. There are many resources available, including:
- CAPS Self-Guided Resource Library: Access videos and resources for topics including anxiety, depression, stress and time management, eating and body image, and many others.
- ACT Guide: An online self-help program designed by psychologists at USU to foster emotional well-being and help individuals cope with mental health issues. The program is free to USU students for the first six months.
- SafeUT App: The SafeUT Crisis Text and Tip Line app is free and provides 24/7 access to crisis counseling with trained therapists. Get help immediately from trained professionals (available on Apple and Android devices).
- National Suicide Prevention Line: Call or text 988 for 24/7 free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources, and best practices for professionals.
USU Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) recognizes many of you are suffering from the painful effects of continuing violence against Black people and the systemic racism that pervades our society. Racial trauma and intergenerational trauma have profound effects on mental health and well-being.
CAPS provides resources and support for any emotions you might be feeling from sadness and grief, hopelessness and fear, anger and rage, to hope and empowerment.
Student Health and Wellness Center
The Student Health and Wellness Center provides a variety of health and wellness services to students, including psychiatry.
Psychiatry in-person and remote services are available at USU’s Student Health and Wellness Center.
Schedule an In-Person or Remote Appointment
Sexual Assault and Anti-Violence Information Office (SAAVI)
SAAVI is a confidential resource for individuals who experience, or know someone who has experienced, bullying, stalking, hazing, sexual assault or harassment, or relationship violence.
Physical Well-Being
Student Health and Wellness Center
The Student Health and Wellness Center provides a variety of health and wellness services to students, including general medical care, minor surgery, physical therapy, x-rays, and more. The center will continue to offer in-person and remote appointments and services to all students.
- General medical and urgent care (colds, sore throats, x-rays, etc.)
- Women’s and men’s health
- Physical exams
- Physical therapy
- Alcohol and drug education
- Alcohol and narcotics support groups
- Nutrition counseling
- Eating disorders
- Healthy eating and grocery shopping tips
- Weight management
SNAC: Student Food Pantry
Students in need of nutritious food can access USU’s food pantry once a week, no questions asked. Order online and pick up your order at the selected time slot in TSC 332.
USU Eastern Health Services
USU Eastern Student Health Services are provided in partnership with Eastern Utah Women's Health and are available to all USU Eastern students, all genders.
Fitness Options
Campus Recreation
Campus Rec offers a variety of resources to maintain physical wellness through fitness classes, personal training, competitive sports, aquatics, and outdoor programs and trips.
Whether you wish to remain home or are unable to participate in-person, Campus Recreation provides students with access to at-home and remote fitness options, including:
- Fitness at Home
- Virtual Campus Rec programs (Fitness and Wellness, Outdoor Programs, Competitive Sports, and Aquatics)
Some Campus Recreation facilities in Logan, including the ARC, are still open with safety procedures in place. To help you determine the best time to attend a rec facility:
- View live facility counts to see what areas are at capacity.
- Review the rec COVID-19 facilities and programs guidelines.
- View adjusted hours.
USU Statewide Campuses
USU Blanding students have access to the Blanding Wellness Center’s fitness and wellness services.
COVID-19
If You are Sick
Anyone with symptoms of COVID-19 should seek a test immediately to determine if they have COVID-19. When seeking a test, you should use the address where you are currently living.
COVID CARE Team
If you do need to quarantine or self-isolate, the COVID CARE Team will reach out to discuss needs and services, including academic accommodations, community resources available to those living off campus, and physical and mental health support.