Mills College
PA-11: Wellness Program

The Benefits Manager manages a comprehensive wellness program for faculty and staff. There is a Wellness Advisory Committee with representatives from across campus that include an annual Health and Wellness Fair. Programs run in association with the Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation Department. There is a lecture series on diet/health. A new program instituted by the Wellness Committee is the availability of highly discounted chair massage on campus. Student Counseling and Psychological Services: Counseling and Psychological Services (CPS) offers confidential individual and crisis counseling, as well as periodic workshops and support groups. Mills students are eligible for up to eight counseling sessions each academic year free of charge. At CPS, they can also find information on stress management and other topics, or get referrals to off-campus resources for ongoing psychiatric and mental health services. Student Wellness and Community Outreach The Office of Wellness and Community Outreach provides the following services: Student Health Plan administration, wellness promotion, educational programs, and individual support to students; including referrals to providers and community resources. As liaison to the Student Health Center, the manager’s role is to help students navigate services and follow up on students’ feedback regarding their experiences at the Student Health Center.