We offer a variety of programs for student, faculty, and staff well-being.

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Our peer educators can't wait to connect with you about nutrition, sexual health, and other general wellness topics like stress and sleep.

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Many different locations on campus provide free condoms. Or, fill out a form and get them delivered to your on-campus address.

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In addition to the Campus Health Center, we offer free and confidential STI testing for students each during the school year.

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GVSU Well-being Events

Women On the Wall

December 5, 2025 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Back by popular demand! Learn about climbing and hang out in a fun and inviting space surrounded by women and anyone who identifies as female or non-binary. In addition to some rad climbing,...

Therapy Dogs

December 8, 2025 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Do finals have you feeling overwhelmed?  Come destress with the University Counseling Center and West Michigan Therapy Dogs! While therapy dogs are trained to interact with...

Graduate Wellness Wednesday - Occupational Wellness

December 9, 2025 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Occupational Wellness for Graduate Students Drop in event Meet and greet other graduates students Get connected with campus resources Grab some freebies Relax before classes

Therapy Dogs

December 9, 2025 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Do finals have you feeling overwhelmed?  Come destress with the University Counseling Center and West Michigan Therapy Dogs! While therapy dogs are trained to interact with...

Exam Jam: Rainbow Crafting!

December 10, 2025 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Tired of studying? Drop into the LGBT Resource Center anytime between 3-6pm to get your crafting on! There will be beading, button-making, origami, and coloring available. Plus snacks and beverages!

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News

2025 On-Campus Flu Vaccine Clinics

2025 On-Campus Flu Vaccine Clinics

CDC estimates that as many as 41 million Americans get sick from the flu each season, resulting in up to 26 million medical visits and 710,000 hospitalizations every year. The best way to prevent flu is by getting a flu vaccine each year.

Oct 3, 2025

Title: Hazing in College: Pop Culture vs. Reality

Title: Hazing in College: Pop Culture vs. Reality

Hazing shows up in a lot of movies, TV shows, and usually as wild, over-the-top scenes that get laughs or create drama. But what happens on screen isnt always what happens on a real-life campus. Hazing is more than just a storyline. Its a public health

Sep 23, 2025

The Other Red Zone

The Other Red Zone

Welcome Back, Lakers! The start of a new semester is always full of energy. We are starting new classes, connecting or reconnecting with friends, and settling in to all the opportunities GVSU has to offer. While it is exciting to find our rhythm at the

Sep 16, 2025

Men's Health Month

Men's Health Month

This year's 2025 Men's Health Month theme is centered on closing the Empathy Gap in men's health through advocacy, awareness, and action.

Jun 3, 2025

Sex Ed for All Month

Sex Ed for All Month

May Is #SexEdForAll Month! Join us as we celebrate May as Sex Ed for All Month and voice our commitment to a world where all young people no matter who they are or where they live get the sex education they deserve.

May 1, 2025

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Blog

A Reflection and Gentle Check-In
Heather Alberda
November 22, 2025

From Overwhelmed to Balanced: How I Built Emotional Wellness at GVSU.
Heather Alberda
November 18, 2025

Hazing in College: Pop Culture vs. Reality
Heather Alberda
September 23, 2025

The Other Red Zone
September 16, 2025

Field of Wildflowers
Katie Jourdan
June 3, 2025


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Grand Valley has a dedicated webpage to help Lakers navigate executive orders and other federal actions that could affect higher education or members of the GVSU community.

To learn more about the University resources available to you, visit the Division of People, Equity, and Culture's website.

View resources related to recent executive orders

 


The Center for Health and Well-being is a department in the Division of Student Affairs at Grand Valley State University. Check out the Laker Weekly Newsletter for up to date information on campus events and programming!



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