Student Health & Wellness
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AAC is committed to promoting the health and wellness of students through prevention, education, and linkage to resources and services.
Student Wellness Services
Student Wellness Center: N403
The Student Wellness Center is a wellness space co-created and co-operated by AAC students and the Wellness Resource Specialist. It is a healing and artistic expression space. Supplied with therapeutic art and mindfulness tools for students to engage in art as a wellness practice. Students can engage with art stations at every corner designed to support their creative self-expression while also helping to reduce their stress. Additionally, students can obtain health supplies and information here. Just ask your peer wellness educators!
Wellness Resource Specialist
The Wellness Resource Specialist is a trained mental health professional who provides students with support, information, and tools to help manage their mental health needs.
Sylvia Pinto
Office: N113
Regular Hours: 10:00am – 4:30pm (by appointment only)
Drop-in Hours: Mondays & Fridays 11:30am – 12:30pm
Phone: 513-562-6270
Needs Assessment
AAC students may meet with the Wellness Resource Specialist to do an initial screening and evaluation to determine how the students’ mental health needs can best be met. If the Wellness Resource Specialist determines that the student’s needs require psychological or psychiatric intervention than the appropriate referral is made for further assessment.
Click the button below to schedule an appointment:
Wellness Talks
Wellness Talks are held Wednesdays from 11:30am-12:30pm, check for exact dates by semester.
The Wellness Resource Specialist will hold support circles for students to discuss common experiences and build community.
Location: Student Wellness Center N403
Student Wellness Resources
Find resource for crisis line, mental health and other wellness related resources.
Wellness Apps
Please note: These apps are not meant to be used as a substitute for professional in-person or virtual support, but rather as a supplement. Please refer to the Student Wellness Resources flyer for more.
7 Cups
Anonymous emotional support and counseling from trained, active listeners. Free 24/7 chat available either one-on-one or in a group.
AbleTo
Virtual self care, peer support, coaching, and therapy designed by psychologists. Can help reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. See website for insurance and pricing.
Happily
Interactive research-based activities and games that provide tools for increasing happiness and self-esteem. Free abbreviated version or paid subscription.
Healthy Minds
Free meditations and podcast-style lessons to develop skills in focus, stress reduction, and maintaining positive social connections.
ThinkUp
Award winning positivity app geared toward building self love through personalized and customizable daily affirmations. Even create affirmation audio with your own voice.
student health insurance
All AAC students are required to have health insurance during all terms of academic enrollment. If a student does not have health insurance, AAC provides insurance through a plan from United HealthCare that is specifically set up for AAC students.
Students can waive AAC Health Insurance at the beginning of each school year, by showing proof of insurance. If you do need AAC insurance, a charge will be applied to your student bill. Please contact the Wellness Resource Specialist for more information about AAC Health Insurance.
