Academics

Overview

Health and Wellness Programs seek to enhance the well-being of Gallaudet University students by empowering them to make informed health and lifestyle choices in accordance with their own values and belief systems. By supporting students on behavior and lifestyle change via the dimensions of wellness-physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, social, and environmental-HWP helps students become more successful members of the academic community.

Departments

Peer Health Advocates

Peer Health Advocates (PHAs) are student paraprofessionals who have received extensive training in a range of health issues, presentation methods, and referrals. PHAs promote health and wellness for the student population through individual, group, and community strategies such as: Individual appointments Workshops Mass communications Newsletters...

Information

FAQs

Common Questions

The Health and Wellness Programs provides educational programs on a wide variety of health topics including fitness, nutrition, sexuality, relationships, drugs/alcohol, diseases, self- care, and more. Please review our ist of Health and Wellness Programs Events and Programs.
The Health and Wellness Programs’ office is in Ely 103. The office hours are 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday. The HWP also provides some programs outside of business hours. For information on upcoming events, please go to our Facebook page or contact us for more information.

The Health and Wellness Programs is available to provide education, information, and support on health related topics. You can also refer to Student Health Services, the Counseling and Psychological Services, the Title IX Team or any other relevant department or organization.

Health and Wellness Programs’ staff are mandated reporters. Any information shared with us that may indicate a threat to oneself/another, child abuse, or sexual misconduct will be reported to the appropriate unit on campus. We share additional information with others strictly on a need to know basis.

The Health and Wellness Programs houses the Alcohol and Other Drugs Services unit. Both work together to manage the AlcoholEdu and Haven, which are required online programs for new and transfer students. Alcohol and Other Drugs Services provides support for students dealing with alcohol or other drug-related infractions of the Student Code of Conduct and ensures that students complete their assigned sanctions issued by Residence Life or the Office of Student Conduct. Alcohol and Other Drugs Services handles online alcohol and drug educational sessions, alcohol and drug programs, and alcohol/drug classes in collaboration with several units on and off-campus. Contact us for more information.
The Green Dot program is built on the premise that we can measurably and systematically reduce power-based personal violence, including sexual assault, domestic/dating violence, and stalking on campus. The Health and Wellness Programs houses the Green Dot program. We train students in intervention strategies, so they can be equipped to be effective bystanders. Please contact us for more information.
The Health and Wellness Programs (HWP) Office seeks to enhance the well-being of Gallaudet University students by empowering them to make informed health and lifestyle choices in accordance with their values and belief systems. By supporting students on behavior and lifestyle change via the dimensions of wellness—physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, social, and environmental—HWP helps students become more successful academic community members. For medical services, the HWP refers students to Student Health Services or to agencies outside of Gallaudet University. Please also review our Health-Related Resources.

Campus Life Questions

The Health and Wellness Programs office provides tips for hosting a safer event or party. Student-based organizations hosting a party should contact the Health and Wellness Program two weeks in advance to set up a meeting.
In Ely 103, the Health and Wellness Programs gives out male and female condoms, in addition to dental dams. We have both latex and latex-free condoms with a variety of shapes, sizes, colors, and textures. Students can get ten free condoms per visit. For distribution at an event or to a large group of people, we ask that you set up a program with the Health and Wellness Program office, so we can pair the distribution with safer sex education. Please contact us for more information.
The Health and Wellness Programs employs full-time undergraduate students as Peer Health Advocates. These students are an essential element in educating the Gallaudet community about health-related topics. For more information, please visit our Peer Health Advocates page or contact us.

Contact Us

Health and Wellness Programs

202-618-6816

(202) 651-5432

Monday
9:00 am-5:00 pm
Tuesday
9:00 am-5:00 pm
Wednesday
9:00 am-5:00 pm
Thursday
9:00 am-5:00 pm
Friday
9:00 am-5:00 pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

Select what best describes your relationship to Gallaudet University so we can effectively route your email.
By submitting this form, I opt in to receive select information and deaf resources from Gallaudet University via email.
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.