Wellness and Prevention

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The Office of Wellness and Prevention promotes a campus culture in which every student is given the support, education, opportunity and encouragement necessary to prioritize their health and wellness and reach their academic and personal goals.

 

Areas of Focus

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Mindfulness and Meditation

Everything from 1 minute to 4 week long Intro to Mindfulness opportunities.

Sleep and Stress management

Help and assistance with sleep and stress management, including mediation and mindfulness, and exercise.

Prevention assistance with Alcohol, Cannabis & Other Drugs

We offer nonjudgemental, harm reduction and prevention resources for groups and individuals.

Smoking and Vaping Cessation

Assistance to help you quit smoking or vaping.

Sexual Health Promotion

We offer sexual health guidance.

Consent and Sexual Violence Prevention

We offer information and counseling on consent and sexual violence prevention.

Healthy Relationships

We offer information and support for guiding healthy relationships.

And More!

Reach out and ask us if we can help!

Programs Offered

Find Calm

Rams Refresh - Guided Mindfulness drop-in every Thursday

 

Massage Chairs - Res Hall Rejuvenation rooms and the Library Rams Renew Room

 

Therapy pet visits, Mindful Moments and Relaxapolooza

 

Well-being 1:1 - mindfulness and wellness coaching

Find Movement and Connection

Rams Walk and Talk - One mile walk every week

 

Gym & Group Movement Classes - Zumba, Yoga, Intramurals & more

 

Student Clubs - Information through RamLink

 

Rams on the Move - couch to 5k - run or walk a 5k, all students welcome!

Find Support

TogetherAll - Free anonymous online peer support

 

Counseling and Health Center - Free, confidential, unlimited medical and counseling visits as needed

 

Fresh Check Day - Mental health promotion fair

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SEALS

Wellness and Prevention is also home to the SEALS (Support, Education, Action, Leadership, Strength) student leaders who are paid, trained providers, that provide FSU community with interactive, educational programs on health and wellness issues. They host interactive tables across campus, and host larger events too. This is a paid leadership position. Interested? Email %20Wellness [at] framingham.edu (Wellness[at]framingham[dot]edu) to learn more!
 

Follow SEALS on Instagram

Fresh Check Day

Fresh Check Day

Wellness and Prevention hosts a Fresh Check Day event, an annual suicide prevention and mental health promotion fair.

Pause 4 Paws

Paws 4 Paws

Wellness and Prevention hosts Pause 4 Paws events during stressful times of the year so students can relax with therapy dogs.

Our Staff

Pamela Lehmberg

Pamela Lehmberg

Manager of Public Health Initiatives, Wellness and Prevention
(508) 626-4900
plehmberg@framingham.edu
Foster Hall
Kim Charneski, LICSW

Kimberly Charneski, LICSW

Well-being Coordinator, Wellness and Prevention
kcharneski@framingham.edu
Foster Hall
Karen Alfaro

Karen Alfaro, MPH

Prevention Coordinator, Wellness and Prevention
Kalfaro1@framingham.edu
Foster Hall

Contact Us

We are located in Foster Hall, room 208. Foster Hall is home to the Counseling Center, Health Center and the Office of Wellness Education. It is centrally located between O'Connor Hall and the McCarthy Center, on the corner of Maynard Road and State Street.

Hours: Monday – Friday 9am to 5pm
Phone: (508) 626-4693 during normal business hours 

Follow us on Ramlink and the SEALS on Instagram.

If you would like to collaborate on an event, or request a wellness workshop, please contact Pam Lehmberg at plehmberg [at] framingham.edu (plehmberg[at]framingham[dot]edu)