Pioneer Wellness Resources

Health Care Services

Student Health Services, Jones Hall
Licensed health care providers offer primary and preventative health care services to TWU students similar to what is offered by a family physician. Some types of appointments can be done virtually. Nominal $ for services. Can be billed to TWU student account.

Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS), Jones Hall
Licensed psychologists and mental health clinicians provide individual, group and urgent mental health care services to TWU Students. Some virtual appointments are available. For 24/7 urgent crisis support, call 940.898.HELP (4357)
crisis support.

Counseling & Family Therapy Clinic, Woodcock Hall, 114
Student training clinic in the Department of Human Development, Family Studies and Counseling. Supervised student therapists provide counseling for students, children families, and couples. Nominal $ for services.

Online Health Services

Meta Telehealth
Online counseling support for TWU Denton students only. Students may receive up to 6 free sessions per year.

Pioneer Live CARE
Online Counseling, Psychiatry, and Urgent Care support for Dallas and Houston students only.

Health-Related Academic Support

Disability Services for Students, CFO, 160
Provides academic accommodations for disabled students.

Basic Needs Support

CARE, Jones Hall, 1st Floor
Resource center to help students access basic needs support including food, personal hygiene items, and off-campus housing. Provides individualized support for sub-populations including veterans, parenting students, returning adult learners and students who are adopted or aged out of foster care.

Student Life Computer Loan Program
Students may check out a laptop for up to one semester.

Student Life Emergency Aid Fund (SEAF)
Provides small grants to help eligible students to address one- time, unexpected emergency financial needs unrelated to tuition and fees.

Student Life Emergency Loan Program
Provides small loans up to $500 to help students with unexpected emergencies unrelated to tuition and fees.
Repayment required within 30 days. Loans only available during an active term.

Physical Wellness

Fitness and Recreation
Provides fitness, recreational and leisure activities including open recreation, fitness classes, intramural leagues, aquatics, gaming, climbing wall, outdoor adventure programs and personal training. Nominal $ for personal training and some outdoor adventure trips.

Personal Growth & Self Help

E-Check Up to Go
Personalized online self-assessments for students interested in examining their personal use of cannabis, alcohol and/or overall well-being.

Campus Well
Online videos, articles and resources specifically for college students covering the various dimensions of wellness. Some content is created by college students.

CredibleMind
Online wellness platform available to Denton County residents featuring videos, articles and webinars.

Peer Support & Engagement

Peer Advocates Teaching Health (PATH)
Certified peer education program for students to plan and implement a range of educational and outreach activities to support the health and wellness of other TWU students.

Health & Wellbeing (HWI) Student Ambassador
Provides opportunity for TWU students to plan and lead health and wellness programs and activities with HWI
Initiative.

Togetherall
Online platform where students can offer and receive emotional support from other college students

A Nourishing Space
Provides one-on-one nutrition education and or health coaching for TWU students.

Other Self-Care Resources

Pioneer Pet Therapy Program
Through our teams of volunteer dog handlers, TWU’s Pioneer Pet Therapy Program serves to enhance the
emotional wellness and overall wellbeing of TWU students, faculty and staff. Events are held throughout the year.

CAPS Mind Body Lab, Jones Hall, 269
Space inside CAPS for relaxation and biofeedback.

CAPS Mind Body Wellbeing Guided Meditations and Apps
Designed to help students explore various resources for improving emotional and physical health.

When Life Feels Messy Podcast, Blog
Podcast and blog featuring conversations on mental health issues that college students may face along their journey.

Active Minds Student Org
Student-led organization that offers awareness campaigns, events, advocacy and outreach intended to impact the
mental health of young adults.

Meditation Lounge, SUHH, 1204
Quiet space for prayer, meditation and reflection. Hours:
Mon-Thurs 8 a.m.-10 p.m.
Sat 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sun Noon-9 p.m.

TWU Little Chapel-in-the-Woods
Space for prayer, meditation and reflection. Hours:
Mon-Wed 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Quiet Lounge, SUHH, 1204
Space for quiet studying, rest or relaxation that is available anytime when the Student Union at Hubbard Hall is open.

Meditation Egg & Massage Chairs
See listings under Therapeutic Resources for locations by campus.

Nap Pod, Library, G01A
For brief, rejuvenating naps. TWU ID required for entry.

Page last updated 9:12 AM, August 22, 2024