At Colby, we deeply value the wellness of our students, and we recognize that wellbeing is foundational to full engagement in all the opportunities that Colby has to offer. In addition to medical health services for students, we maintain a holistic student support system that spans across multiple dimensions of wellness.
Garrison-Foster is your hub for student wellness on campus. On the 2nd floor, you will find the Offices of Student Wellness and Counseling Services. All are welcome to come relax in our Student Wellness Space (room 208) and enjoy complimentary refreshments, comfy furniture, mindfulness tools, art activities, games, books, and more. Come unplug, take a nap, practice yoga, and decompress from busy campus life.
In the 2nd floor entryway of Garrison-Foster, there is a self-service station of free wellness supplies, available 24/7 via Colby card access. You can swing by anytime to pick up COVID tests, masks, menstrual products, condoms, disposable thermometers, hot/cold packs, cough drops, and common over-the-counter medicine, like Ibuprofen (Advil) and Acetaminophen (Tylenol).
Free Narcan nasal spray and overdose response training is also available in Garrison-Foster by contacting [email protected]. Additional health resources are distributed across the campus, including free menstrual products, sharps disposal containers, and Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs).
Free Wellness Supplies – Garrison-Foster, 2nd Floor Entrance
Free delivery to campus of additional wellness supplies can be arranged via Oakland Pharmacy. They deliver to student mailboxes in Cotter Union every weekday, Monday through Friday, including prescription medications and common pharmacy items, like crutches, cough syrup, Plan B, and pregnancy tests.
The Office of Student Wellness can support you with navigating the medical system and accessing the healthcare you need. Reach out via email at [email protected] or by phone at (207) 859-4462 to contact the Director of Student Wellness, Collyn J. Baeder, MPH, for support with navigating the student health center, your health insurance coverage, accessing vision and dental care, financial assistance with medical bills, or anything else related to your health and wellness.
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The Office of Student Wellness collaborates with partners across the college to foster a comprehensive support system for your wellbeing. Explore these resources available to support you across holistic dimensions of wellness:
The Office of Student Wellness also collaborates with student leaders to support peer health and wellness education offerings. Student Health On Campus (SHOC) organizes regular peer-to-peer education programs on diverse wellness topics. Healthy Colby Residence Interns (HCRIs) run wellness programming for residents of the ‘Healthy Colby’ Residence Hall. Colby Emergency Response (CER), a student team of licensed and certified Emergency Medical Technicians, provides on-call emergency healthcare 24/7 during the semester. Counseling Services leads a team of Peer Counselors for student mental health support.
