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Our Resources
Need any extra support coping with a personal or emotional issue? Our staff is here to help.

Counseling and Psychological Services
The staff at Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is dedicated to helping students.

Sexual Assault
You are not alone in what happened to you, or in how you feel, no matter what form your experience took.

SOAR
SOAR works to prevent and reduce the traumatic impact of sexual assault, dating and relationship violence, and stalking.

Crisis Intervention

Student Accessibility Services
We aid students with permanent and temporary disabilities in gaining access to the educational possibilities here.

Student Health Services
Student Health Services is your campus health center. To learn more about our medical services or university immunization requirements, visit our page!

Wellness Education
Our Wellness Education Team wants to put the information you need to make healthy choices in your hands.

Campus Recreation
Looking for opportunities to participate in a variety of formal and informal activities.
At St John’s, we know that being healthy and being successful go hand in hand. This is a time for you to learn what it takes to care for yourself not only during college but for the rest of your life.
Screenings
Take advantage of a free and confidential online self-screenings. These can help you quickly learn more about yourself and whether you might benefit from additional support to get yourself back on track.
We know that college life presents its challenges. High stress levels and other events can lead to difficulty in coping with situations.
These things can happen to anyone at any time. Whether you live on campus, commute, live far away from home, have family challenges, or are simply feeling blue and aren't sure what's going on, these tools can be a first step in helping you.
The free, confidential online self-screening tools below can help you learn more about yourself and if you might benefit from additional support to get back on track.
eCheckups to Go
The eCheckup to Go tools are interactive surveys that allow you to learn about your alcohol and cannabis use patterns and receive feedback about your use of them. The assessments take about 6-7 minutes each, are self-guided, and require no face-to-face contact time with a counselor or administrator.
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From the Blog

How to Balance Academics and a Social Life Without Burning Out
College life looks exciting from the outside: freedom, friends, opportunities, and the chance to finally study what you care about. But behind the highlight reels, most students are quietly juggling an impossible mix of classes, work, social plans, and the pressure to keep up.
Finding balance isn’t just about managing a schedule. It’s about managing yourself. It means recognizing that energy, focus, and mental health all have limits (and learning how to use them wisely). The truth is, balance in college is not a fixed point you reach. It’s a skill you develop, week by week, through awareness, boundaries, and small daily choices that protect your peace and your purpose.

Healthy Relationship Tips for College—and Life
Whether it’s your roommate, study buddy, or significant other, the people around you shape your college experience. But what does a healthy relationship look like—and how can you make sure the connections you form support your personal growth?
Salvatore Guimaraes

A First-Year Student’s Guide to Health and Wellness Resources at St. John’s University
At St. John’s University, emotional and physical well-being is a vital part of the student experience from day one to graduation.
In this blog, you will discover some of the excellent health and wellness resources available to students, hearing directly from the professionals who provide them.

5 Nutrition Tips for Incoming College Students
You have committed to your dream school—and now summer break is almost here. While it’s tempting to fully relax after your senior year of high school, this season is also the perfect time to start laying the groundwork for a healthier, more energized college experience.
Here are five easy healthy nutrition habits you can build to hit the ground running when your first semester begins.
Simone Gmuca

Late-Night Healthy Snacks to Fuel Finals Week: Nutritionist Picks
Finals week can be an incredibly stressful time. Between last-minute projects, end-of-semester assignments, and all-night study sessions, many students allow their nutrition to fall by the wayside. But did you know that a healthy diet can help reduce stress, while also boosting focus, concentration, and memory?
Simone Gmuca