The Wellness Center
The Wellness Center's mission is to promote holistic health and wellness in the Hampshire community.
Who we are
The Wellness Center is a component of the Office of Student Success and Engagement in the Division of Justice, Equity, and Antiracism (JEA). We recognize the need to support the growth and development of holistic integrated, intersectional wellness to truly advance an anti-racist society. We understand that wellness is a lifelong journey that encourages us to make thoughtful decisions in caring for ourselves and others and collectively reduce harm in the community. Wellness is an intentional process of reflecting on our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to develop strategies for self-care and community care, which are both key to building resilience, empowering ourselves, and fostering collective liberation and healing.
Where we are
Find us in Enfield (the yellow building by the basketball court).
What we do
The Wellness Center offers ongoing programs as well as a number of one-time events throughout the semester, and is the primary provider of safer sex supplies on campus. The Wellness Center focuses primarily on topics such as sexual health, consent, substance use, building resilience, stress management and grounding strategies, self-care/community care, sleep health, and more. We also partner with many offices/programs on campus and student groups such as the Sexperts, Prevention & Education, Center for Feminisms, and others.
Wellness Center programs and services are guided by Hampshire College's:
Visit the Wellness Center
The building has a wheelchair ramp to the 1st floor and a flight of steps to the second floor. Unfortunately, the bathrooms are not wheelchair accessible. We are always striving to make events more accessible, please contact well@hampshire.edu with questions or requests.
Wellness Center Hours
We're open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. during the academic year.
How to Contact Us
Have a question or suggestion? Looking for resources or support? Write to Wellness Center staff members Carolyn Strycharz at cstrycharz@hampshire.edu or Alexandra Soenarjo at mrSA@hampshire.edu to set up a time to talk.
What's in the Wellness Center?
- Galaxy Room: Relax in this low sensory space with galaxy lights, heated foot massagers, mindfulness activities, sensory toys, & soothing crafts to help you stimulate your senses and cope with stress.
- Living Room: Get cozy in the living room with a movie screen and projector, couches, plants, and more.
- Kitchen and Dining Room: Access free snacks, and gather around for a community meal, meeting, or game night in this sunny spot.
- Zine and Resource Library: Get info on lots of health and wellness topics like safer sex, relationships, nutrition, dealing with stress, academic tips, substances, safer binding and tucking, and more.
- Wellness Supplies and Giveaways: Pick up safer sex supplies (gloves, dams, condoms, lubes), menstrual supplies, and a few toiletries. Plus, we always have different giveaways like lip balm, sensory/fidget toys, affirmation prints, stickers, and more.
- Tea Station: Grab a cup of herbal, black, or green tea with honey or other sweeteners
Stay in the loop! How to contact us or find out about our events
- Follow us on Instagram @well_hamp.
- Write us at well@hampshire.edu.
- Become a member of the Wellness Center's HampEngage Roster or check out our listings on the Intranet Calendar on the Daily Digest.
- Just stop by!