Self-Care

We believe that an ethic of balanced self-care is fundamental to flourishing as a human being in the world community. The rhythm and balance of self-care sets the stage for the mindful care of all others. As a result, care of the body, mind, and spirit needs to be an essential part of the fabric of college experience. Education can help create a climate and culture in which the ethic of balanced self-care is encouraged and cherished.

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The Disability Resource Center implements and coordinates reasonable accommodations and disability-related services that afford equal access to university programs and activities.

GMU Health and Wellness Center's mission is to provide high quality health care, counseling, education and prevention services in support of student learning and retention at GMU.

Substance Abuse Programs & Services educates the GMU campus community on the impact of alcohol and other drugs in an effort to reduce consumption among students and decrease alcohol and other drug related campus community problems.

The Sexual Assault Services Office serves as a source of primary information, education, intervention and referral for all university women and men.

Health Education Services creatively delivers health-related information to the George Mason University community through awareness education and skill building activities. Health Education Services encourages people to maintain healthy behavior and/or to modify current unhealthy behavior. We also strive to prepare our participants to serve as public health messengers.

The Black Peer Counseling Program was originally initiated by the Counseling Center in an effort to provide emotional support and outreach services for Black students attending, George Mason University

The Counseling Center provides a wide range of services to faculty, staff and students. Services are provided by a staff of professional counseling and clinical psychologists and professional counselors. The Center provides individual counseling, group counseling, workshops and outreach programs -- experiences to enhance a student's academic performance.

The Women's Studies Research and Resource Center at George Mason University provides referrals and resource information to students, faculty, and staff. Topics covered include women's health and empowerment, sexual assault, sexual harassment, feminism, racism, sexism, and homophobia. In addition to providing a library, the Center hosts lectures, conferences, and other public events to promote a sense of community on campus and to raise awareness of women's issues.

The George Mason University (Fairfax Campus) Aquatic & Fitness Center's state-of-the-art facilities support a wide range of activities for the university community. Whether you swim for fitness or competition, want a quick work-out or just a cool-down dip after a hard day, we've got the space to meet your needs.

Possibly the most unique partnership in the nation, George Mason University (Prince William Campus), the City of Manassas, and Prince William County pooled their interests, their knowledge, and their finances, to bring you the Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center. Make plans now to visit and join this state-of-the-art community recreation and family fitness center. Now open, the new Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center brings new opportunities for you and your family -- learn to swim, take up spinning, get better at racquetball, join an aerobics class, improve your muscle tone, and much, much more.

GMU Recreational Sports
Access to information about intramural and club sports at GMU.

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