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FYS 101: Wellness Resources

This guide is designed to support new students at SU.

Barnes Center at the Arch

Wellness: the act of practicing healthy habits on a daily basis to attain better physical and mental health outcomes, so that instead of just surviving, you're thriving.

Mental Health: our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It is a state of well-being in which every individual realizes their own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to their community. 

Be Well. Syracuse UniversityThe Barnes Center features programs, services and offerings that promote holistic health and well-being, all in an accessible, centralized space on campus. 

At the Barnes Center at The Arch, all are encouraged and empowered to ‘Be Well’ in their own unique, ever-evolving wellness journey. Exploration is encouraged by a variety of activities, resources and services available to meet unique health and wellness interests, schedules and goals. Highlights include:

Learn more about health and wellness resources on the Barnes Center at The Arch website.

Barnes Center Wellness Wheel

The health and wellness team encourages the exploration of resources, services and more that weave together the Dimensions of Wellness. Explore the resources at their website.

 

Counseling

Our counseling team at the Barnes Center at The Arch offers you a strong support network of staff therapists who are dedicated to your well-being. This counseling is completely confidential, and just a phone call away. Even if it’s just managing the stress that can come with being a college student, we’ll help you face challenges and navigate through university life. The experienced and licensed counseling staff is available 24 hours a day for issues such as mental health and substance abuse.

How to Schedule an Appointment

  • Call 315.443.8000
  • Drop-in Counseling Sessions 

24-Hour Support Call 315.443.8000

Learn more about counseling services at the Counseling Website. 

Wellness Leadership Institute

Explore the Fall 2023 Workshop topics offered by the Institute.