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Well-being Resources & Programs

The health and well-being of our students is extremely important. We are dedicated to helping students make informed, healthy choices.

This encompasses a wide variety of services that are available on campus. The Office of the Dean of Students provides resources for personal wellbeing, sexual health, stress management, alcohol and other drug prevention and many other well-being topics.

Select one of the following below to learn more about that topic.

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Alcohol & Other Drug Education

Our AOD program supports students through education and prevention programs to support students in making healthy decisions related to alcohol and drug use.

Alcohol & Other Drug Education

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Health Promotion

Information and education to help students develop an overall healthy lifestyle, including personal well-being, sexual health and stress management.

Health Promotion

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Student Leadership Positions

Join the Office of the Dean of Students team! We offer a variety of student leadership positions. These are great opportunities to develop skills, gain new knowledge and experience, make connections, and give back to the campus community.

Student Leadership Positions

Health and Well-being Resources

Sexual and Reproductive Health
  • Sexperts: Sexperts are students who have extensive training on the topic of sexual and reproductive health and share that knowledge with their peers through programs and outreach. They have a stock of supplies at every program. To become a Sexpert, please look for the experience on Handshake or email shelly.sloan@oswego.edu. 
  • OCO Reproductive Health is on campus in Walker Health Center on Thursdays from 8:30am-4:30pm when classes are in session. This is a confidential, inclusive service. Services provided include: consultations or questions about sexual health needs, reproductive problems or concerns, contraception, STD treatment. Call/text 315-402-8689 for an appointment.
  • Condom/prophylactic availability:
    • Health Services: Students can receive regular, internal, flavored, and magnum condoms from Health Services waiting rooms, bathrooms, and exam rooms. These are offered free of charge. 
    • Vending Machines: Trojan-Enz condoms (3 in an envelope for .75). They are labeled with the contents and expiration date.
    • Sexual Health Vending Machine located in Penfield is free
    • Junk Mail: Students can place an order online for products. Simply fill out our Junk Mail order form. On-campus students can have items delivered to their residence hall room via inter campus mail. Off-campus students can arrange to pick up items from our office.
    • SHOP: We carry a fully supply of products, including all products that are on the Junk Mail order form. See SHOP webpage for hours of operation. 
    • Residence Halls: Residence hall directors and staff can request products to have on hand for students. Type and quantity may differ per residence hall. See your RA for information.
    • Large Quantities: To request large quantities of condoms or other products, students should send an email to shelly.sloan@oswego.edu. Please provide the products you'd like and the date these are needed.
Mental Health
  • National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988
  • Counseling Services Center: Call 315.312.4416. After hours crisis line for weekends and holidays: 315.312.4416, push number 2 when prompted. A crisis counselor will speak with you immediately.
  • Services to Aid Families (SAF): Domestic violence and sexual assault support. 24-hour hotline: 315-342-1600 or toll-free 1-877-342-7618
  • DeStress for Success: Gain skills to increase resilience, cope with stress, promote mindfulness, strengthen communication skills, and form healthy habits. For more information, please contact shelly.sloan@oswego.edu.
  • Sleep Health
  • Togetherall is a safe, anonymous, online (24/7) peer community to support your mental health. FREE to all students using your Oswego email.
Equity and Inclusion

 

Alcohol and Other Drug Education
  • Recovery Ally Training: Recovery Ally Training is intended for both students and staff who want to be an ally for those in recovery from substance abuse. Recovery Ally training educates participants on Addiction 101, addressing stigma associated with addiction, how to be an effective ally and resources for recovery. For more information, please contact trisha.dewolf@oswego.edu.
  • Naloxone Training: Learn how to recognize the signs of an opioid overdose and administer the opioid overdose reversal drug Naloxone. For more information, please contact trisha.dewolf@oswego.edu.
  • AOD Education
  • Counseling Services Center
  • Farnham Family Services
Physical Health
  • Sleep Health - getting enough sleep is not a luxury, it's something people need for good health
  • Campus Recreation - including Intramural Sports, Fitness Centers, Club Sports, Aquatics, Iceskating and more.
Sexual and Interpersonal Violence
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Office Of The Dean of Students

501 Culkin Hall

Oswego, NY 13126

Contact

315-312-5483, Fax: 315-312-2503

deanofstudents@oswego.edu

Hours

M-F, 8am-4:30pm

Summer Hours: M-F, 8am-4pm