Wellness Spotlight

Welcome to the first week of classes! This week’s Wellness Spotlight is on the services available on campus to support your health and well-being.

Here's what you need to know

At CU, no matter where you’re enrolled, supportive health and wellness services are only a phone call away.

• If you’re sick, your first call should be to Student Health Services. Call ahead to make an appointment. Telehealth visits are available to currently enrolled students at all campuses.
• If you’d like to improve your overall well-being, call the Office of Student Well-being and Health Promotion to schedule an in-person or virtual wellness coaching session. Students who complete the three-session CU Wellness Program will receive $30 in Amazon gift cards.
• If you’re struggling with your mental health, please call the Counseling Center and/or Student Health Services.
• If you’re in need of support related to substance use or are sober curious, call the Office of Alcohol and Other Drugs Prevention and Intervention.

Student Health Services

If you are feeling sick and are unsure of what to do, call your campus health center to schedule an appointment. The medical professionals at Student Health Services are available to assist in meeting your health care needs. Same-day appointments are available. No walk-ins, please.

• Bloomsburg Student Health Center
  570-389-4451
• Clearfield
  570-484-2276
• Lock Haven Glennon Student Health Services
  570-484-2276
• Mansfield Campus Clinic
  570-662-4350
• Sayre
  570-662-4350

❤ If your on-campus health center is closed and you need immediate medical attention, please call your home medical provider, go to a local urgent care center, go to the nearest emergency department, or call 911. If you visit a Geisinger ConvenientCare location, be sure to identify yourself at check-in as a Commonwealth University student.

Student Well-being and Health Promotion

If you’re interested in embarking on a wellness journey or you’re looking to learn more about how to improve your overall health, reach out to our Office of Student Well-being and Health Promotion at 570-389-4934 or wellnesscoaching@commonwealthu.edu to schedule a free wellness visit. Both virtual and in-person appointments are available.

• The CU Wellness Program focuses on the 4 "S's":
  • Improving sleep quality
  • Stress management
  • Social connection
  • Issues with substance use

During your visits, you’ll learn how to use your strengths to support your pillars of well-being and develop new skills to help you flourish and thrive.

Counseling Center

If you are struggling with your mental health, call the Counseling Center to speak with someone. Services are free and confidential.

• Bloomsburg
  570-389-4255
• Clearfield
  570-484-2479
• Lock Haven
  570-484-2479
• Mansfield
  570-662-4436
• Sayre
  570-662-4436

❤ If you are in mental crisis or in urgent need of help: Call 844-707-3224 for immediate crisis support or text 988, which is the Lifeline anywhere in the U.S. for mental health crisis or non-emergency mental health help. For online chat, visit 988lifeline.org/talk-to-someone-now

Alcohol And Other Drugs Prevention and Intervention

The Office of Alcohol and Other Drugs Intervention and Prevention offers a range of services, including support for the sober curious and the Collegiate Recovery Program, which is designed to provide support, resources, and a sense of community for students, whether they are in recovery from substance use disorders or are seeking a sober lifestyle.

Please reach out to 570-389-4977 or myeick@commonwealthu.edu to make an appointment or stop by the Warren Student Services Center 236 at our Bloomsburg Campus. Screenings, educational workshops, and referral services are available to all CU students.

I’d like to take a moment to introduce you to the Weekly Wellness Spotlight, which will arrive in your inbox every Wednesday during the semester.

Here's what you need to know

The Wellness Spotlight will tell you exactly what you should know about one topic each week ranging from who to call if you’re sick or need mental health support, to substance use safety and the protections provided by the Medical Amnesty Law.

Here’s what you can do

Every Wednesday, take a moment out of your day to read the Spotlight and take its message to heart. You never know when you, a friend, or a classmate may need the information or support services we highlight each week. 

Wishing you a wonderful start to the year,

Jess Abernathy
Institutional Public Health Coordinator
jma351@commonwealthu.edu

This week’s Wellness Spotlight is a reminder to upload your vaccination record ASAP via the CU Health Services Web Portal.

Here's what you need to know

This year, there has been a concerning rise in measles cases globally, in the U.S., and in Pennsylvania. The quarantine period for measles is up to 21 days.

If a measles case is identified or an outbreak occurs on any CU campus: students who had contact with a confirmed case may be required to leave campus until they can provide evidence of MMR vaccination or immunity to measles. If you cannot promptly provide proof of vaccination or immunity, the PA Department of Health (DOH) will recommend quarantine at home for up to 21 days since the date of last exposure.

• View the 2025-2026 Student Statement of Understanding

Here’s what you can do

Follow the instructions to submit your vaccination record to Student Health Services. If you are unsure whether your vaccination record is on file or need assistance with the submission process, please reach out to your campus health center.  

Thank you for your continued help as we work to keep our campus community healthy.