Health Education Program

Want to manage stress, set healthy boundaries, or learn how to help a classmate who’s struggling? Run by the Student Wellness Center at WSU Vancouver, the Health Education Program helps students build practical skills, connect with campus and community resources, and support their own well-being and that of their peers.

Through peer-led education and interactive workshops, the program empowers students to make informed health decisions, look out for one another, and advocate for a healthier campus community.

Peer Health Educators

Peer health educators (PHEs) help fellow students learn about health and wellness and connect with campus and community resources. They lead workshops on topics such as stress management, self-care, and relationships, organize wellness events, and raise awareness of health and wellness programs on campus.

Become a Peer Health Educator

Interested in health and wellness? As a Peer Health Educator, you’ll build leadership and public speaking skills, receive training, and gain hands-on experience with a variety of health topics.

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Health Services

Student Wellness Center
Email Address van.health@wsu.edu
Phone (360) 546-9238
Location Netzhammer Hall, Room 160

Workshops

Build skills you can use every day, from managing stress and setting boundaries to recognizing when someone needs help. Connect with campus and community resources, or bring a health and wellness workshop to your class, registered student organization, or campus event.

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Workshops

The Student Wellness Center offers interactive workshops on mental and physical health that generally last less than 60 minutes.

Learn about ways to care for your mental health and set healthy boundaries at work, school, and in relationships.

Discuss challenges affecting college students’ mental health today. Learn coping strategies for stress and tools to identify and manage emotions. The workshop also covers mental health resources available on campus.

Get an overview of mental health and wellness resources available at WSU. Learn how to find online resources and explore tools designed to help faculty and staff support students.

Take the pressure out of testing. Master proven coping skills and build a personalized plan to feel calm and ready.

Get a step-by-step overview of WSU’s required immunizations, including which vaccines you need, where and how to get vaccinated, how to upload your documentation to the patient portal, and how to check your compliance.

Request a workshop

Bring a workshop to your class, student group, or campus event. Please submit your request at least three weeks in advance.

Submit a workshop request

Health Education Resources

Health education includes learning how to prevent health emergencies and respond when someone needs help.

Opioid overdose prevention

Opioids, including fentanyl and some prescription pain medications, can slow or stop breathing. Knowing the signs of an overdose and how to respond can save a life.

Where to get naloxone

You can find naloxone vending machines in southwest Washington or search for a location near you.

Signs of an overdose

Signs may include:

  • Slow, shallow or stopped breathing
  • Gasping or unusual snoring
  • Blue or pale lips or fingernails
  • Unresponsiveness

Responding to an overdose

If you suspect an overdose:

  • Call 911.
  • Give naloxone if available.
  • Follow the emergency dispatcher’s instructions and stay with the person until help arrives.
  • If the person doesn’t respond, give another dose of naloxone after two to three minutes, if available.

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