Wellbeing

EMU is committed to the growth and development of students, faculty and staff in a safe and supportive environment. We encourage the examination and exploration of the impact of psychosocial identities, physical wellbeing and safety, and mental and emotional health.

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  Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is dedicated to addressing the mental health needs of Eastern Michigan University students. Our staff provides free*, confidential counseling using a short-term model and limited psychiatry appointments for medication (insurance or payment is required; call to inquire).

  *You must be enrolled half-time to receive services.

  Visit the CAPS website. 

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  Our Prevention Education programs are licensed and feature open enrollment for EMU college students at no cost. The Prevention Theatre Collective is a theatre-based peer to peer  outreach program intended to shift attitudes and behaviors concerning drugs and alcohol use for Washtenaw County high school students and communities. Prime Life is a 6 hour program for adults and youth that focuses on alcohol and drug prevention and intervention.

  Learn more about both programs on our Prevention Programming page. 

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  The Counseling Training Clinic within the College of Education at Eastern Michigan University (EMU) offers personal and family mental health counseling as well as career assessment and academic counseling that taps into your potential and builds upon your strengths and the strengths of your support systems. Services are provided to individuals, couples, families and children.

  Visit the Counseling Clinic website.

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  The Speech and Hearing Clinic offers a full range of diagnostic and therapeutic services to children and adults of all ages.

  Visit the Speech and Hearing Clinic website.

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  Visit the websites for:

  • Public Safety
  • EMU Police
  • Emergency Management
  • Environmental Health and Safety
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  Get information on student support, the Student Intervention Team and attendance concerns on the Dean of Students site.

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  Find out more about the offerings across campus for wellness related activities, lunch and learn sessions, cooking classes, motivational speakers and more.

  Visit the HR Benefits and Wellness website.

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  Primary Functions:

  • Administration of the EMU Student Code of Conduct and other related policies and procedures
  • Consultation for wellness-related initiatives
  • Alcohol and other drug programs

  Visit the Office of Wellness and Community Responsibility website.

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  EMU has an excellent selection of group fitness classes that are offered Monday through Friday along with other health and wellness events. Programming is free for all registered EMU students and paid members, including faculty and staff with valid Rec/IM memberships.

  Follow us on social media for more details on upcoming wellness programming for the entire EMU community.

  • Visit the Rec/IM Wellness on Campus website.
  • Visit the Rec/IM Facebook page.
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  A student organization that is committed to mental health awareness and suicide prevention on the campus of EMU.

  Visit the Active Minds Facebook page.

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