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Health & Wellness

Supporting your health and well-being is our top priority.

Western recognizes that health and wellness are essential to students’ academic and personal success. We take a holistic approach, combining prevention education with harm reduction strategies to support several key areas of wellness, including:

  • Mental health and wellness

  • Substance use

  • Sexual health and healthy relationships

  • Suicide prevention

  • Stress and anxiety

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Student Resources

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Medical Clinic

Gunnison Valley Health is the contracted provider for Western’s Campus Medical Clinic, located in Tomichi Hall 104, which provides medical coverage for current and incoming students.

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Counseling Center

We understand that mental health is equally important to physical health; through the Gunnison Valley Health behavioral team, we offer on-site counseling for students, faculty, and staff at Tomichi Hall 104.

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CARE Team

The CARE Team monitors the campus community through confidential reports for early warning signs and intervenes to address potentially disruptive or violent behavior as soon as possible.

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Go to Safe Ride

Safe Ride

Safe Ride of Gunnison encourages responsible alcohol use and safer roads by providing free, no-judgment “No Questions Asked” rides and offering alcohol education and awareness programs.

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Go to Food Pantry

Food Pantry

Western’s on-campus food pantry, the Mountaineer Marketplace, offers free, nonjudgmental access to groceries, helping students stay nourished and alleviating the stress of food insecurity.

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TimelyCare

TimelyCare is a free virtual health and well-being platform for Western students. You can access care 24/7, 365 days a year at no cost. Download the app or log in online using your Western email and password.

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Colorado Department of Higher Education Major Designations

Western Colorado University is recognized with four major designations reflecting our commitment to student success: First-Gen Serving, Hunger Free Campus, Healthy Minds, and Career Connected Campus. These honors highlight Western’s proven support for first-generation students, access to basic needs resources, campus mental health services, and preparing students for meaningful careers. Together, they affirm Western’s student-centered approach and dedication to helping every Mountaineer thrive in and beyond the classroom.

First Gen Serving Hunger Free Healthy Minds Career Connected Campus Badge

Additional Resources

Campus Resources

Community Resources

Student Health & Community Wellness

Director of Community Wellness

Contact Information

970.943.2101
reslife@western.edu

Contact Location

Western Colorado University
1 Western Way
University Center 106
Gunnison, CO 81231