Advocacy | Awareness | Empowerment
Location
G319 Student Center
Irvine, CA 92697
We are located on the 3rd floor of the Student Center building, right off of Ring Road, and above Zot N’ Go. We are open from 8:00am-5:00pm, Monday thru Friday.
Upcoming Events
Discover the power of self-reflection at our Journal to Wellness workshop! In our warm and interactive environment, students can gather to unwind, contemplate, and foster a sense of well-being through the process of writing and journaling. Each session we’ll have a different journal prompt to start a journey of personal growth and reflection.
We provide FREE journals for new attendees, but you’re welcome to bring your own journal and supplies.
Learn how to recognize and counter the bystander effect, where individuals are less likely to offer help when others are around. This workshop will explore intervention theories and strategies, empowering you to confidently step up and support those in need when they are in harm’s way.
FREE T-shirt for participants!
Join us every Monday for a journey into mindfulness! Each week, we’ll explore different practices such as meditation, mindful movement, and loving-kindness meditation. No prior experience needed — beginners are warmly welcomed! As a special gift, participants will receive an essential oil roller to carry their mindful practice with them. We’ll meet outside of the Zot N’ Go and then embark as a group to the meditation spot once everyone has arrived.
Learn the signs and symptoms of opioid overdose, what actions to take, and how to administer Narcan nasal spray to save a life.
Participants will receive one free box of Narcan (which includes two individual doses)!
Must register by emailing our Alcohol & Other Drugs Programs Manager Cassie Finazzo at cfinazzo@uci.edu. The Narcan 101 Training is only available for students.
Relax, reflect, and recharge every Wednesday at Mindful Yoga! This free guided session is open to all UCI students, no matter your experience level. Great for beginners! Mats and supplies are provided, or you’re welcome to bring your own.
Please arrive at least 5 minutes early to secure your spot, as space is limited. Late arrivals cannot be accommodated, as they may disrupt the session.
UCI is among first U.S. campuses to adopt the Okanagan Charter
The University of California, Irvine was among the first eight U.S. campuses to adopt the Okanagan Charter on September 1, 2021. By doing so, the campus has committed to making wellbeing an institutional value, as it becomes globally recognized as a Health Promoting University. The Charter provides common language, a clear set of principles, and an aspirational framework to put wellbeing at the center of everything we do as an institution. There are currently almost 200 campuses who are part of the U.S. Health Promoting Campuses Network, and almost 20 campuses have officially adopted the Charter. Read more…
Signature Programs
Step Up!
A program to encourage students, faculty and staff to be proactive bystanders when they see something they are concerned about or see someone in need. With everyone’s help, we can create and maintain the safe and supportive campus environment we all want to be a part of. Step Up UCI!
Behind Happy Faces
Behind Happy Faces is a highly interactive and engaging program that is designed to encourage and empower students to share, talk and support each other as they navigate the challenging topic of mental health vs. mental illness.
