Programs
Peer educators facilitate interactive workshops designed to increase awareness and knowledge about alcohol and other drug issues specifically impacting college students. Topics include physical effects of alcohol, marijuana, Ecstasy, Oxycontin, GHB, and other drug use, tips for responsible drinking, sex under the influence, warning signs of problematic drinking, and alternative activities. For more information, call the number below or email us.
Contact: Kendra Smoak (smoak@health.umd.edu)
Room 0101C, (301) 314-8124
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The Center for Health & Wellbeing, located in the Campus Recreation Center, is a satellite office of the University Health Center. The Center offers health promotion programs on a variety of topics including nutrition, stress management, massage, acupuncture, mental health, and more. These programs are offered as brown bag lunch programs and evening programs. A health educator is available to provide health information and referrals for health services. Diet analysis is also offered.
Contact: Tracy Zeeger (CHWB@health.umd.edu)
Room 0121 Campus Recreation Center, (301) 314-1493
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The Faculty/Staff Assistance Program provides assessments, short-term counseling and referral services for faculty and staff members who have interpersonal, emotional, relationship, family, job, or alcohol/drug related problems. The program counselors are also available to consult with supervisors and departments chairs regarding employee problems.
Contact: Tom Ruggieri (ruggieri@health.umd.edu)
Rooms 0102A, (301) 314-8170
Contact: Joan Bellsey
(bellsey@health.umd.edu)
Room 0102B, (301) 314-8099
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The Healthy Workers Program is a comprehensive worksite health program that provides basic primary and dental care and health education to medically underserved workers on campus. The target population of uninsured temporary and contract workers comes mostly from the Dining Services Department. Many of the workers have limited English proficiency; the majority of them speak Spanish. Workers receive services in the Health Center and worksite screenings.
Contact: Sacared Bodison (hwp@health.umd.edu)
(301) 314-7379
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Each spring, students are recruited for the Health Center's peer education programs for the following school year. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience while earning academic credit through some of the programs. Most peer programs require a commitment of one academic year.
Contact: Health Education Office (health@umail.umd.edu)
Ground Floor, (301) 314-8128
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The Sexual Assault Information Line provides referral information for campus and community resources.
Contact: (301) 314-2222 (The Victim Advocate is also available at this number.)
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Individual and group educational sessions and presentations are available on reproductive health, contraception, sexually transmitted infections, HIV/AIDS, and safer sex practices.
Contact: Alli Matson (amatson@health.umd.edu)
Room 0101A, (301) 314-8130
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Group classes individual counseling, and self-help materials are available for smokers who wish to quit. Smokers can learn more about their smoking behavior, the best strategies for quitting, and measures to avoid relapse.
Contact: Kendra Smoak (smoak@health.umd.edu)
Room 0101C, (301) 314-8124
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The Student Health Advisory Committee ( SHAC) acts as a student voice to the University Health Center administration. SHAC members sit on a variety of UHC committees as the student representative. SHAC members are available to listen to your comments, suggestions, complaints, or compliments about the Health Center. SHAC also responds to the comments submitted by students to the Suggestion Box located in the lobby on the first floor. SHAC works closely with the Director of the Health Center to help resolve any complaints. Aside from their liaison duties, SHAC gets involved in some outreach programming.
Contact: (shac@health.umd.edu)
First Floor
Advisor: Pat Johnston, M.P.H (johnston@health.umd.edu)
Room 0101B, (301) 314-8129
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We utilize student volunteers in many departments to assist in providing health services. Register to volunteer at the beginning of each semester.
Contact: Elizabeth Zapata (zapata@health.umd.edu)
First Floor, (301) 314-9095
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