Student Wellbeing Day
The Student Well-being Event is a result of many student requests for additional mental support on campus. As mental health has become a taboo topic in the media, this event aims to raise awareness for mental distress among students as well as provide resources that support you in times of need.
The event will be all day, with events that fit into a schedule that allows you to pick and choose. All sorts of activities like yoga, free grab-and-go breakfast items, a petting zoo, and therapy dogs will be on the Index Lawn. While various open forum discussions, mindfulness exercises with EvCC Counselors, a quiet space designated for free sensory activities, crafts, anonymous texting, and an affirmation station will be set up for all-day use in Jackson Center. Due to the unique way that every individual may cope with mental distress, this event is designed to cater to students who prefer quiet pondering and to students who prefer louder activities.
We hope that you will walk away from this event with new tools that help you heal and cope, as well as better access to on campus resources such as through the EvCC Counseling Center. Ultimately, we hope that you feel that this campus is inclusive and a safe place for you to connect with one another.
10am-5pm, Affirmation & Sensory Room @ Jackson Hall
A quiet space to sit and play with sensory items, reflect, craft, or get an affirmation. Prefer to share your feelings anonymously? A texting app will be available; moderated by an EvCC Counselor.
10am-12pm, Breakfast Tent @ Index Lawn*
Enjoy some breakfast snacks before yoga while supplies last!
10:30am-12pm, Yoga @ Index Lawn*
Yoga facilitated by an EvCC Instructor! No yoga mats or experience required.
12-5pm, Lawn games @ Index Lawn
Toss a frisbee, play cornhole, and giant connect four and more!
1- 2:30pm, Mindfulness Open Session with EvCC Counselors @ Jackson Center
Learn ways to soothe your mind and body during times of distress and have an open discussion with Evcc counselors.
1-5pm, Lemonade Stand @ Index Lawn*
Get some free lemonade and popcorn!
2-5pm, Petting Zoo @ Index Lawn
Spend some time with the animals like: wallabies, Patagonian maras, Nigerian Dwarf goats, Shetland sheep, bantam chickens, and bunnies.
2:30-3:30pm, Career/Student Success Q&A @ Jackson Center
An open forum hosted by an EvCC counselor.
3-4pm, International Student Mental Health Support @ Jackson Center
Open discussion with EvCC’s counselors.
4-5pm, Therapy Dogs @ Index Lawn
Pet and sit with trained therapy dogs.
*Subject to move inside Jackson Center based on weather*
Everett Community College Counseling & Student Success (CSS) offers appointments for currently enrolled students or returning students with professional counselors for Career Counseling, Academic/Educational Counseling, Advising, and free short-term counseling, as well as referral to community resources to help students adjust to, cope with, and succeed in college. You can contact them via phone number at 425-388-9263 or via email at counseling@everettcc.edu.
TRIO empowers first-generation, low-income students, and students with disabilities to navigate opportunities and barriers in order to author their authentic dreams. Counseling services are available to eligible students. You can contact them via phone number at 425-388-9365 or via email at trio@everettcc.edu for more information.
If you or someone you know is struggling or is in crisis help is available 24/7. Call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org.
If you are a person with a disability and need accommodation in connection with this event, contact the Center for Disability Services at least 5 days in advance at 425-388-9272 or cds@everettcc.edu.
For more information on this event, please contact Narjis Alshatee, ASB VP of Administration at nalshatee@everettcc.edu or Hannah Kramer, ASB VP of Engagement at hkramer@everettcc.edu or Student LIFE Advisor, Justyce Wright, at jwright@everettcc.edu or (425) 388-9508.
Everett Community College offers equal opportunity in education and employment. For more information, visit the Equal Opportunity and Title IX website: EverettCC.edu/EqualOpportunity