Support for your well-being
We aim to promote optimal well-being, success in and out of the classroom, and effective connections with a broad range of resources and services. These can assist students in developing into autonomous thinkers, discerning moral agents, and active citizens.
Multiple factors can impact your holistic well-being and success. Several campus and community resources can support you in different dimensions of wellness. While not an exhaustive list, these resources are an expansive starting point for students, faculty, staff, and community members interested in exploring how Denison works to care for our students. In addition to those we offer below, the Licking County Main Place offers an expansive list of community resources.
Not sure where to start? That is okay!
Reach out to DU Cares. Our student support team can help provide direction and connection with these and other resources that may be most beneficial.
Emotional Wellness
Emotional wellness encourages you to learn and grow from your experiences and allows you to accept thoughts and feelings.
On-Campus Resources
- DU Cares Program
- Hoaglin Wellness Center
- What to DU (multiple student groups focused on mental health advocacy/awareness)
Community Resources
Environmental Wellness
Living in a way that is respectful to nature and our surroundings encourages us to connect with our environment.
On-Campus Resources
Community Resources
Financial Wellness
Unbiased financial knowledge empowers financial autonomy and supports your holistic development.
On-Campus Resources
- Horizon Fund
- Knowlton Center for Career Exploration (stipends for internships, including travel and housing)
- Lisska Center (funding opportunities for faculty course enhancement, student academic travel, and student research)
- Red Frame Lab (funding opportunities for student start-up programs and the ReMix Entrepreneurship Summit)
- Red Thread Grants
- Student Accounts
- Student Financial Aid
- Technology Vendor Discounts for Denison Students
Community Resources
- Clothing and small appliances
- GoodWill
- Revival Thrift (Denison thrift store)
- Salvation Army of Licking County
- Sophie’s Thrift
- St Vincent DePaul Thrift Store
- Look Up Center, Opportunity Store – furniture and small appliances – 740-345-6026
- Other services
- Coalition of Care – email info@coalitionofcare.com for temporary cash financial assistance
- Fraternity & Sorority Scholarships
- Free Taxes by United Way
- Ohio Means Jobs.com Scholarship Database
- The Ultimate Scholarship Book
Mindfulness
Practicing mindfulness helps you to be fully present, aware, and non-judgmental in everyday life. It can help reduce stress and enhance attention and empathy awareness.
On-Campus Resources
- Academic Resource Center
- Eisner Center for the Performing Arts (arts intersect with multiple facets of life at Denison and provide a place to discover new cultures and a range of art forms through vibrant, masterful, and thought-provoking engagement opportunities)
- Independent Practice & Mindfulness Programs
- Office of Community Values and Student Conduct
Community Resources
Physical Wellness
Raising awareness of your body and engaging in skills and good habits helps you feel alert, happy, confident, and energetic.
On-Campus Resources
- Hoaglin Wellness Center
- Mitchell Recreation Center
- Club Sports & Intramurals
- Dining Health & Wellbeing
- Campus Safety
Community Resources
- General health care
- Vision care
- Dental care
- Food assistance
- Specialized health care
Social Wellness
Compassionate relationships within our community create genuine connections and form emotional resilience.
On-Campus Resources
- Center for Belonging and Inclusion
- Get Involved at Denison
- Orientation & First-Year Experience
- Residential Communities and Housing
- Transportation & Shuttles
- What to DU
Community Resources
Spiritual Wellness
Feeling connected to something bigger than ourselves, faith, and traditions can support your well-being.
On-Campus Resources
Disclaimer
Our goal is to provide members of our community with a centralized place to find services and resources that will support the success of our students during their time at Denison and beyond. While a number of resources/services are included, please remember that our offerings continue to evolve.
Additionally, off-campus resources listed were gathered with proximity in mind. These potentially applicable offerings are based on previously expressed needs of our community. These resources are not exhaustive nor are an endorsement from Denison. Students and their family members are encouraged to do their own research. Denison is not affiliated, has no purview, and cannot assume responsibility for the services provided by external agencies.
