Health & Well-being Resources

Welcome!

Our vision is create a campus culture of health and well-being through collaboration, promotion and identification of opportunities with students, faculty, staff and the greater Oswego community. Achieving optimal health and wellbeing is a constant journey of growth and development. Through the campus health & wellbeing committee, we hope to provide you the resources and guidance to achieve a greater level of balance, success and happiness during your time as SUNY Oswego. 

For many of us in the SUNY Oswego community, the pandemic has disrupted our journey towards improved wellness. We encourage you to actively take care of your mental and physical health this spring by utilizing the resources below. All COVID-19 campus related information and announcements are found here. 

Please follow healthyOz on Instagram  to see updates and information.

Wellness Days (No classes): Wednesday, February 25 & Tuesday, March 23: 

More information coming soon on how to use these two days for rejuvenation.

Wellness Coaching

• Looking for personalized guidance on how to reach your wellness goals? Check out our wellness coaching services.

Managing your Mental Health 

• Telecounseling is available to eligible students!! Each counselor has created a virtual office, or can provide a service by phone, please visit the Counseling Center's telecounseling hub for more information. Visit this site to also learn about the "Let's Text" and "Tea Talk" intiatives.
• Follow MinddfulOz on Instagram  for more information from the Counseling Center about how to manage your mental health.
• Virtual AA/ NA meetings
• Meditation and Mindfulness Resources:
• Headspace App -  Now free for New York State residents!
• Smiling Mind App - Free mindfulness and meditation app
• Calm App - Free Trial
• Insight Timer - Free meditation app and website

Remain Active

• Follow Oswegofit on Instagram  for workout information from the Fitness Center.
• Check out the Fitness Center YouTube page for at home workouts that do not require additional equipment:
• "Virtual" personal training services available. Sign-up here
• Get outside and walk or jog: Check out a walking/jogging map of campus.
• Campus Recreation offers many great virtual programs. More information coming soon about the spring semester.
• Explore the Oswego outdoors (coming soon)
• Home Workout Resources 
• Daily Burn - Free 30 day trial
• Peleton App - 60 day free trial for home based workouts
• Orange Theory at Home - 30 minute HIIT workouts with minimal equipment
• Fitness Blender - 600 full length at home workouts
• Yoga with Adriene - Great YouTube yoga video series for all skill levels

Dean of Students: Connect with Oz Peer Eds

• Follow OzPeerEds on Instagram  and on Facebook
• More information coming soon about the upcoming spring semester.

Career Services

• Career Services is here to manage your career health. Setting career goals is a great way improve your self-esteem and motivation. 
• Personally connect with us: Book an appt. with a Navigator, Digital Dirt Specialist, or Career Coach for personalized assistance. 
• We are online in just about every way: Use our EXTENSIVE array of online resources 24/7 for career exploration, finding virtual internships/jobs, and figuring out which organizations hiring.
• Virtual Events and Programs: We have researched over 70 virtual events (more coming in every day) and put them on our calendar!
• Virtual Tools and Resources: Utilize our online tools to help you build resumes and cover letters, conduct mock interviews, search for opportunities, explore majors and career fields, and network with alumni and other professionals.
• Many students struggle with online courses. Check out these tips on how to make you a better online learner.
• More tips for online learning. 

Healthy Eating

• Healthy Nutrition Tips blog post by Kathryn Szklany, RD at SUNY Oswego.

Sleep Quality

• Are you getting enough quality sleep? Check out this page for some achievable tips that will help you feel more energized and refreshed.

Financial Resources

• The Office of Financial Aid is available to help answer any questions you may have regarding how to afford college.
• The SHOP (Students Helping OZ Peers) is available to help students who may be experiencing food insecurities. To access the SHOP services, please visit their website.
• The Office of Alumni & Development established the Student Emergency Fund to assist students who are facing unexpected financial hardships. To learn more about how to utilize the program, visit the Student Emergency Fund website.

Environmental & Sustainability Resources 

• The Sustainability Office is committed to making SUNY Oswego improving the environment and developing a deeper awareness of environmental and technological developments. Visit their website to learn of their ongoing projects and how to get involved.

Other Tips, Events and Fun Stuff

• Stay connected with your friends by hosting a Netflix Party
• Watch different animals from around the world
• Visit many different virtual museums
• WellNYS Everyday
• Google earth tours of national parks

If you have questions, please email brian.wallace@oswego.edu