The Arcadia University Well-Being Framework
Arcadia is committed to the well-being of students! This commitment is evident in the Arcadia University Adaptive Strategy. The framework for the well-being initiative is built upon the Arcadia University Adaptive Strategy. A goal within the strategy is implementing a holistic approach to student success and achievement. Developing a practice that informs, facilitates, and improves the well-being of students is a major objective of this goal.
Wellness Wednesdays
Our signature Wellness Wednesdays are weekly tabling events where students can drop by and learn more about each dimension of wellness and score some cool freebies. We’ll discuss topics like safe substance use, mental health resources, sexual health and healthy relationships, and much more! Come find our Well Zone hut as it pops up around campus every Wednesday.
Wellness Fair
The Annual Wellness Fair at Arcadia takes place in October and includes both campus and community partners as we cover all six dimensions of wellness. Free for all students, faculty, and staff, stop by the fair for lots of activities, giveaways, and free snacks. This year’s fair will be Thursday, October 9th, 11:30-1:30 p.m. in Haber’s Green. Is your group interested in participating in the Wellness Fair?
Peer Educators
We love our Peer Educators in Wellness Services! Our Peer Educators are responsible for tabling, event programming, and educating students on different wellness topics. Come find us around campus in the Well Zone and say hello! Interested in becoming a Peer Educator? We’ll be hiring for the 2026-27 school year in August 2026!
Need to request a workshop for your class, office, or student org?
Wellness Services offers a variety of free training options upon request for classes, offices/departments, or student organizations on campus. Browse the list of current offerings:
Safe Substance Use
This workshop will educate students on how to engage with substances in a safe way. Students will learn harm reduction techniques, risk and protective factors for developing substance use disorder, and what resources are available on campus to support them.
Stress Management
This interactive workshop will allow students the opportunity to assess their own ability to cope with stress and learn new, effective ways at managing and mitigating stress overload.
JED Campus “Brave Talk" Suicide Prevention
Brave Talk was developed by Maybelline New York in partnership with The Jed Foundation as part of Maybelline’s commitment to support young adult mental health.
It is a free 90-minute, expert-developed training designed to be delivered by college staff to students so that they have the skills to support peers who may be struggling and help connect them to care.
Physical Activity, Nutrition, and Sleep
In this workshop, students will examine their own attitudes and behaviors behind their physical activity, nutrition, and sleep patterns and how to prioritize these needs in their busy schedules.
Values-Based Budgeting
This workshop is aimed at helping students break down their finances and budgeting to align with their values and financial goals. It encourages students to assess and prioritize their finances in terms of their greatest values (e.g. travel, eating out with friends, clothing, etc.).
Healthy Relationships
This workshop is designed to help students understand healthy vs. unhealthy communication and attachment in relationships. The content is not specific to romantic/sexual relationships and includes portions on friendship and family as well.
Alcohol and Other Drug Education
Narcan Training
We have partnered with Montgomery County's Office of Drug and Alcohol Prevention to bring FREE Narcan training to students, faculty, and staff at Arcadia. This training will help participants identify the signs of an opioid overdose and how to respond in an emergency by administering Narcan (naloxone). Plus! All participants will receive free emergency preparedness kits with Narcan included!
Fall 2025 Training Dates:
- Tuesday, September 16th 2-3pm
- Thursday, October 16th 2-3pm
- Tuesday, November 11th 2-3pm
Safe Event Alcohol Training for Student Organizations
Is your student organization looking to host an event on campus with alcohol? Schedule an appointment with Catherine Christian, Manager of Wellness, Health Promotion, and AOD Education to get trained with TIPS University. This training provides students with the knowledge and confidence necessary to reduce high-risk drinking behavior among their peers. It will:
- Empower students to intervene when alcohol is misused
- Provide liability protection for both universtiy and its student organizations
- Improve relations with local law enforcement, businesses, and residents
- Demonstrate your commitment to the safety and well-being of your student members
- Prevent property damage, vandalism, and other alcohol-related crimes
