![\"\"](\"https:\/\/laverne.edu\/student-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2022\/08\/wellness-wheel-992x992.png\")
<\/p>\nWellness goes beyond just avoiding illness or distress\u2014it’s about making choices for a balanced and fulfilling life. To support students in their wellness journey, SOS recommends using the Well-being Dimensions. This tool outlines eight dimensions of wellness, helping students assess what influences their overall well-being. These dimensions are interconnected and essential for a balanced life.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
The University of La Verne prioritizes the well-being and success of our students. We provide a variety of on-campus resources to support students throughout their college experience. Below, you’ll find university resources categorized according to the dimensions of the Well-being Dimensions.<\/p>\n
If students need help connecting with these resources, they can reach out to Student Outreach and Support<\/a>.<\/p>\n Spiritual well-being involves taking moments to pause and be present. If you’re unsure about your spiritual life, that’s perfectly okay! College offers a great opportunity to reflect on what spirituality means to you.<\/p>\n The Office of Religious and Spiritual Life<\/a> encourages students to explore and deepen their own spirituality. The University Chaplain offers spiritual care for individuals and in group settings, providing support for exploration of meaning and purpose, grief, the science of spirituality, life and death issues, and many other spiritual topics. The office engages with all spiritual traditions including those who are religious, spiritual, secular, or non-religious.<\/p>\n They also organize Grief Circles, providing a supportive environment for students to learn about and navigate grief related to various life experiences, such as loss, transitions, or difficult events. For more information, students can visit Campus Labs<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Emotional well-being involves your thoughts, feelings, and how you handle life’s challenges.<\/span><\/p>\n CAPS<\/a> offers individual therapy and appointments with a psychiatrist for currently enrolled ULV students in California. Their mission is to promote personal growth and psychological well-being. Students who are seeking clinical services should contact CAPS to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n *CAPS is not avaliable to students in the following programs: MFT, PsyD, Educational Counseling, and School Psychology. Students in these programs should utilize TimelyCare<\/a>.<\/p>\n SOS is here to help students during challenging times in their college experience, such as transitioning to college, mental health challenges, or academic difficulties. We offer support and resources through the CARE Network, case management support, and the Behavioral Intervention Team. If a student needs help or is concerned about a peer’s well-being, they should reach out to SOS.<\/p>\n Through funding from the Health and Wellbeing Fee<\/a>\u00a0and the\u00a0<\/span>Institute of Mental Health and Psychological Well-Being<\/a>, the University also offers\u00a0TimelyCare (Tele-Counseling),<\/a> a virtual health and well-being platform. As a student enrolled at the University of La Verne, you can access free virtual health and well-being support, as well as self-care content, anytime. Two key services offered are:<\/span><\/p>\n Please visit the TimelyCare webpage<\/a> for further information.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Financial well-being means living within your means and learning to manage your finances for both short- and long-term goals.<\/p>\n Currently enrolled students at the university can apply for limited emergency financial grants from the ULV Student Emergency Fund when emergency situations jeopardize their continued education. Grants are awarded based on availability of funds.<\/span> For additional information on eligibility and applying for the grant, students should visit the Student Emergency Fund page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Professor Richard Hasse offers free one-on-one financial counseling (credit management, financial planning, financial budgeting, and retirement planning) for students, faculty and staff.\u00a0 To learn more or schedule an appointment, please contact Professor Hasse (rhasse@laverne.edu) or view his Doodle appointment link.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n If you are experiencing an emergency housing situation and need immediate assistance, please submit<\/span> an SOS Referral form<\/a> and Student Outreach and Support will support you through the emergency housing process<\/span>.<\/p>\n Eligibility Criteria<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Emergency Housing will be offered based on availability of dorm rooms.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Community well-being involves fostering healthy, supportive, and nurturing relationships.<\/p>\n The Office of Student Engagement and Leadership<\/a> is the perfect place to start exploring involvement opportunities to enhance your experience at ULV. Their mission is to provide all students with opportunities for learning and a sense of belonging. They offer resources to help students transition and integrate into the La Verne community, including student organizations, Greek life, Associated Students of the University of La Verne (ASULV), Campus Activities Board (CAB), and Orientation Week Leaders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Physical well-being involves listening to and taking care of your body.<\/p>\n The Lewis Center <\/a>offers resources for physical, emotional, and mental well-being for ULV students, faculty, and staff, as well as the surrounding region. Services include:<\/p>\n The Student Health Center<\/a> is conveniently located on the main La Verne campus and is staffed by a university-employed licensed clinical professional (doctors, physician assistants, or nurse practitioners) who provide services for acute and chronic medical concerns. To assist the clinicians, ULV employees registered nurses, licensed vocational nurses, certified medical assistants, and supportive office staff personnel.\u00a0There is no out of pocket charges for services rendered through Student Health Services to ULV enrolled students for on the services.<\/p>\n Due to the risk associated with the spread of infectious diseases, they ask all students who need an appointment to schedule in advance by calling\u00a0<\/span>909-448-4619<\/strong>. Please do not walk in, as an effort to keep all students and staff safe. They can usually book a same or next-day appointment. If you are feeling sick, they can see you for a telehealth visit and you will not need to come in person. <\/span>If you need care after business hours, please go to the nearest urgent care or emergency room.<\/span><\/p>\n The Leo Food Pantry<\/a> tackles food insecurity on campus by offering monthly food distributions. Students facing food insecurity can sign up for a food bag<\/a> each month.<\/p>\n The Food Voucher Program, a collaboration between the University and Bon App\u00e9tit, provides vouchers for meals at The Spot or Late Night Swipes at Barbara’s Place. Students in need of a hot meal can contact a CARE Network member to be assigned a voucher.<\/p>\n Barbara’s Place provides value meals to support students facing financial challenges or food insecurity. These meals offer affordable and fresh options for students in need.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Occupational well-being involves finding purpose and success in your current “career” as a college student.<\/p>\n The ASC, part of Libraries & Learning Commons in Wilson Library, offers a range of services to support students. These include tutoring, academic coaching, classroom support, 24\/7 tutoring via Blackboard, faculty\/staff assistance, workshops, student resource development, and placement testing services. Students experiencing academic challenges, time management issues, studying difficulties, or organizational problems should book an appointment with the ASC<\/a>.<\/p>\n Accessibility Services ensures that all students with disabilities have access to academic programs and university resources. This includes disabilities such as medical, physical, psychological, attention-deficit, and\/or learning disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are provided to minimize the impact of a student’s disability and enhance their potential for success. Students interested in learning more or applying for accommodations should contact Accessibility Services<\/a>.<\/p>\nLGBTQ+ Resources<\/a><\/h5>\n
Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking Information and Resources<\/a><\/h5>\n
\nSpiritual<\/h3>\n
\nOffice of Religious and Spiritual Life<\/h5>\n
\nEmotional (Mental Health)<\/h3>\n
\nCounseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)<\/h5>\n
Student Outreach and Support (SOS)<\/h5>\n
TimelyCare(Tele-Counseling)<\/h5>\n
\n
\nFinancial<\/h3>\n
\n\nStudent Emergency Fund<\/h5>\n
One-on-One Financial Counseling<\/h5>\n
\nEnvironment (Housing)<\/h3>\n
\nEmergency Housing<\/h5>\n
\n
\nCommunity (Campus Involvement)<\/h3>\n
\nStudent Engagement and Leadership<\/h5>\n
\nPhysical (Physical Health, Food)<\/h3>\n
\nThe Randall Lewis Center for Well-Being and Research<\/h5>\n
\n
Student Health Services<\/h5>\n
Leo Food Pantry<\/h5>\n
Food Voucher Program<\/h5>\n
Value Meals at Barbara’s Place<\/h5>\n
\nOccupational (Career and Academics)<\/h3>\n
\nAcademic Success Center (ASC)<\/h5>\n
Accessibility Services<\/h5>\n
Career Center<\/h5>\n