CAMPUS PANTRY
Sometimes life is tough and unexpected situations like food insecurity occur. At times like these, the Campus Pantry at the University of Arizona is available for any student who can access the Student Union Memorial Center. All one needs is a CatCard and staff will help facilitate food pickup and selection from items such as produce, non-perishables, milk, bread, eggs, frozen goods, hygiene items, and others.
FREE | IN-PERSON | ARIZONA
CAMPUS HEALTH
A life-threatening physical emergency should always be directed to 911 or to one’s local ER right away, but if students have questions, they can call Medical After Hours. Medical staff will always be on call and can help students determine if a physical issue is serious. This can be helpful, especially if trying to save on ER fees.
FREE | ONLINE/IN-PERSON | ARIZONA
CAMPUS RECREATION
For students who are in Arizona and have access to the campus, there are three Recreation centers that are open seven days per week. The list of activities and classes is vast, ranging from aquatics, fitness classes, outdoor programs such as bicycling and climbing, and sports.
FREE | IN-PERSON | ARIZONA
WOMEN & GENDER RESOURCE CENTER (WGRC)
WGRC is a hub with a purpose of advocating for women and for gender issues such as sexual assault and violence on campus. Although sexual assault prevention is one of the main priorities for WGRC, they provide programs and education centered on sex and gender as well. Resources such as a Feminist Pharmacy and sister organizations are promoted on the website.
FREE | ONLINE/IN-PERSON | ARIZONA
“20 MINDFULNESS EXERCISES FOR ATHLETES”
Purpose Soul Athletics emphasize the importance of mental health for athletes. For people who are already fit or who enjoy working out, there is a list of 20 mental exercises that one can do through physical exertion. Most of the exercises can be easily done within a few minutes, at home or in privacy, making this ideal for busy students.
FREE | ONLINE | NATIONAL
FIT ON APP
The FitOn app offers a free, basic membership and is considered accessible for beginners or for busy people who can’t go to the gym. Workouts can be short or long, but are easy to add to the schedule. They range from yoga, dance, Pilates, and so on.
FREE | ONLINE | NATIONAL
SWEAT
Like the FitOn app, Sweat is an app that specializes in providing at-home fitness workouts via live streaming or on-demand. However, Sweat is a subscription workout app, which can make it a little pricey for students. On the other hand, it is designed specifically for women with workouts that are women-friendly and that have a popular built-in online community.
PAID | ONLINE | NATIONAL
YOGA WITH ADRIENE
A popular YouTuber yoga instructor who provides high-quality and subtitled free videos and instruction to beginners and to practitioners at various levels. One can do fitness without leaving the house.
FREE | ONLINE | NATIONAL
“FEED YOUR BRAIN FOR A HEALTHY MIND”
Deaf Unity is a London-based organization promoting the success of deaf people during transition: from school to work, starting a career, and advancing in the workplace. That being said, however, the article is a good, brief overview by a deaf nutritionist discussing the importance of good nutrition and discussing what to eat. There are numerous articles about physical and mental health and wellbeing.
FREE | ONLINE | NATIONAL
FOOD PANTRIES
Food insecurity is an issue that impacts student health more than we realize. While Food Pantries is not officially affiliated with any US government agency or nonprofit organization, it does link to numerous places such as food banks, pantries, soup kitchens, and nonprofits in every state, which makes it more convenient and accessible for online students.
FREE | ONLINE | NATIONAL
SWIPE OUT HUNGER
A nonprofit that is prominent in trying to help with food insecurity for college and graduate students. Swipe Out Hunger first started in Los Angeles, but has since expanded to 850 locations including the University of Arizona. The numerous toolkits and resources are informative and thorough and can help students access healthy, affordable meals. The nonprofit specifically mentions students who are parents and who are first-generation college students.
FREE | ONLINE | NATIONAL
EVERY MOTHER COUNTS
Pregnancy and childbirth can have a serious impact on a woman’s health. The nonprofit organization “Every Mother Counts” has content, toolkits, and resources available for expecting mothers, with a special focus on racial and socioeconomic disparities that women may face when trying to obtain maternal healthcare.
FREE | ONLINE | NATIONAL
NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE
Domestic violence is a serious issue that can be lonely and isolating for survivors. If someone experiences domestic violence and needs help, the hotline is available 24/7. Live advocates can be reached via calling, chatting live, and texting. The hotline is free and confidential and 24/7 with local and national resources.
FREE | ONLINE | NATIONAL
OFFICE ON WOMEN’S HEALTH
The Office on Women’s Health (OWH) is within the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). It primarily provides information and resources about various physical diseases and conditions as well as reproductive health for women. Information provided range from facts sheets to guides to videos to webinars.
FREE | ONLINE | NATIONAL
NATIONAL SEXUAL ASSAULT HOTLINE
Like domestic violence, sexual assault is an extremely serious issue. Survivors should reach out to the RAINN organization through the hotline. Chatting online and calling are the two options available for survivors. RAINN offers information and resources to help survivors understand and heal.
FREE | ONLINE | NATIONAL
