CONNECT Campaign
Building self-awareness, relationships, and community connections are key to mental health. Every act of connection, big or small, makes a difference.
Learn ways to connect with yourself, others, and your community. We can help you cultivate connection and compassion, improve mental health and well-being, and reduce loneliness and depression.
Connect With Yourself
Research shows that the foundation of good social relationships starts with being connected to yourself as a whole person, being aligned with your values and fostering self-compassion.
Learn how to connect more with you:
Improve Your Relationship with Yourself
Self-Compassion Practices
Connect With Others
Social relationships determine the quality of our lives. Well-connected people live longer and experience higher levels of reported happiness.
Learn to grow social relationships in your life:
Practice Really Listening, and Learn to be a Good Listener
5 for 5 Connection Challenge
Connect With Your Community
Getting involved is one of the easiest ways to increase well-being. Helping others increases life satisfaction and meaning within our own lives, while also helping others.
Learn to connect with your community:
Make Quick Connections
Random Acts of Kindness
Wellness Events
Paw Pals - January 14
Take a “paws” from the stress of college life with our Paw Pals Therapy Dogs event! These furry friends are here to bring joy, comfort, and connection to your day.
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- Southeast Campus, Southeast Campus - Library
Warm Up with Wellness Services
Warm up with Wellness Services! Stop by our tables to grab free hot cocoa to go and explore helpful resources and information to support your well-being. Don’t miss this cozy chance to learn more about taking care of yourself this season!
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- Metro Campus, Northeast Campus, Southeast Campus, West Campus, Riverside Community Campus & Aviation Center, All campuses
Funding for this campaign was made possible in part by SM081006 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written materials or publications and by speakers or moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.