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Health and Wellness

Health and wellness services coordinates and facilitates programming for health and wellness education and awareness campaigns for high risk behaviors, healthy behaviors and title IX violence intervention and prevention themes for all students throughout the district. This includes Yuma, Somerton, San Luis, and Parker. Programming includes campus activities and marketing surrounding our monthly themes to ensure student learning outcomes that will have a positive impact on students and lead to happy and successful lives.

Health & Wellness Appointments

Health & Wellness Visit

AWC is committed to the health and safety of all members of our community. Request an appointment below to meet or speak with one our staff members. We're here to help all AWC students.

You can also request an appointment by email at Health.Wellness@azwestern.edu or phone at (928) 344-7602.

Health & Wellness Nook

The Health & Wellness Nook is a place for the college community to use for various mental wellness/good health activities requiring a semi-private, relaxed, and calm area.  It may be used to participate in virtual therapy, psychiatric, on-demand or recorded self-care appointments through the college’s FREE Teletherapy service (BetterMynd).  It may further be used for experimentation with stress relieving essential oils, coloring books, fidget toys (provided), or other activities.  Please use the link to reserve time to use the nook:

BetterMynd / Teletherapy

BetterMynd is teletherapy for students. Arizona Western College students get 3 FREE 50-minute teletherapy sessions. Some common reasons for seeking mental health support include:

  • Emotional struggles (Feeling consistently low or sad, Persistent anxiety)
  • Coping with loss and grief (Handling a breakup, Loss of a loved one)
  • Trauma and abuse experiences
  • Academic and performance pressures
  • Social challenges and discrimination

The Cubby

The Cubby was designed to meet the immediate needs of its students on campus by providing a variety of non-perishable food items and other basic necessities to students and their families. The Food Pantry is located in the MAC Room 178 and will be open for limited hours throughout the semester.

Services & Resources

Services

The office of Health and wellness exists to support students and their success. We are here to help students achieve their academic goals by encouraging a balance of health and well-being. We do our best to ensure the college experience is positive, rewarding and successful. Students have access to a safe place to talk and get help dealing with anything as it relates to their personal health and/or wellness; anything from medical complications to stress or life issues and struggles. Students can receive stress and time management tips as well as practice self-care and compassion. Students can also receive assistance connecting to campus and community members to meet their needs as well as receive resources and referrals. We also have a CARE report or “IR” incident report which allows us to have a transparent and universal referral process available to the campus community for students of concern and can remain anonymous.

Monthly Themes

Each month throughout the academic year hosts one health or risk behavior theme and one Title IX theme. Be on the lookout for e-newsletters, trainings, activities, and events related to these themes and more.

  • January – Body Image & Stalking
  • February –Nutrition/Exercise/Heart Health & Healthy Relationships
  • March – Smoking Cessation/Self-harm & Discrimination
  • April – Drug and Alcohol Awareness & Sexual Assault
  • May – Mental Health & Harassment
  • June/July – Sun Safety
  • August – Welcoming Intro and Resources & Consent
  • September – Suicide Awareness and Prevention & Healthy Relationships
  • October – Cancer Awareness & Domestic Violence
  • November – Healthy and Risk behaviors
    (sleep, stress management, hygiene, seatbelt use, texting and driving, DUI & Bullying)
  • December – Health Insurance & Sexual Health

Our Staff

Our staff is committed to:

  • Promoting mental health awareness
  • Educating in and out of the classroom
  • Encouraging positive life changes
  • Promoting healthy relationships
  • Advocating for the human experience
  • Supporting a healthy and well-balanced environment on campus
  • Providing resources to assist each student with success

For more information, please contact us.

  • Diana Corona
  • Student Health & Wellness Coordinator
  • (928) 317-6067

Student Health Advocates Club

The Student Health Advocates (SHA) Club is a student-led organization at AWC committed to promoting health and wellness on campus. We empower students to educate peers through workshops, events, and community service, focusing on behavioral health, violence prevention, and healthy lifestyle choices. SHA also encourages members to advocate for health initiatives they are passionate about - be it physical, mental, emotional, or environmental health-creating a collaborative space for like-minded individuals. Join us to enhance personal well-being and contribute to a healthier campus community.

Call us at (928) 344-7602 or Adrienne.noriega@azwestern.edu. 

AWC is committed to the health and safety of all members of our community. If you know of a distressed student who may need support, please help us connect with them by submitting a report.

Report Concern

This form is monitored during regular business hours (Monday - Thursday, 8:00am - 6:00pm) and may not be immediately reviewed. Call 911 or contact AWC Campus Police (928) 344-5555 or (928) 314-9500 IMMEDIATELY if there is a risk of harm to self or others. A 24/7 crisis response team (trained mental health professionals) is also available at 1-866-495-6735.

Have a question or need help?

Contact us!

 Call Us

Phone: (928) 344-7602

 Email Us

Health.Wellness@azwestern.edu

 Hours

Monday - Thursday : 8:00am - 6:00pm