L&C Counseling Department Hosting Wellness Week on Godfrey Campus

GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Community College’s Counseling Department and Wellness Committee are hosting Wellness Week, highlighting campus and community resources, featuring free food, activities, mental health screenings and suicide awareness information. Events run from March 31 to April 3.

“Wellness Week is a great opportunity for students and team members to prioritize their well-being, explore campus resources, and connect with each other in a safe and supportive environment,” L&C Counseling Coordinator Terri Austin said.

Goat Yoga

Goat Yoga on the L&C Godfrey Campus during Wellness Week. Photo by Jared Smilack, Marketing & PR

Schedule of Events

Monday, March 31

· 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Mental health resources & screenings, open art activities, snacks

Location: The Commons

Tuesday, April 1

· 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Mental health resources & screenings, open art activities

· 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Gardening activity

Location: The Commons Café

Wednesday, April 2

· 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Mental health resources & screenings, open art activities

Location: The Commons Cafe

· Noon to 1 p.m.: Goat Yoga session

Location: Fobes Lawn

· 1 and 2 p.m. (2 sessions): Sound Bowl Meditation

Location: Trimpe 141

· 4 to 5 p.m.: Student Support Group (stress & self-care)

Location: Trimpe 141

Thursday, April 3

· 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Mental health resources & screenings, open art activities

· 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Canvas painting

Location: The Commons Café

Underwritten by The Dr. Sonjia Peacock Endowed Fund for Mental Health Services.

Goat Yoga is limited to 40 participants.

Questions? Contact Case Coordinator Brooke Frank at bfrank@lc.edu or (618) 468-4130.

Media Contact:

Jared Smilack

(618) 468-3220 jsmilack@lc.edu