BROOKLYN
245 Clinton Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11205
Main: 718.940.5300 Admissions: 718.940.5800
LONG ISLAND
155 W. Roe Blvd., Patchogue, NY 11772
Main: 631.687.5100 Admissions: 631.687.4500
The Counseling and Wellness Center at St. Joseph's University provides a wide range of services that supports the holistic development of all students. Wellness has traditionally been viewed as freedom from disease and today it is seen as not just as the absence of disease, but rather a proactive and preventive approach designed to achieve optimum levels of health.
Wellness, as a state of health, is closely associated with one's lifestyle. A wellness-oriented lifestyle involves consistent self-care which encourages students to adopt habits and behaviors that improve their quality of life. Through supporting the integration of wellness into every student's life, students are better prepared to achieve high academic success and reach their highest goals and aspirations.
The Counseling and Wellness Center have created goals to assist students in integrating wellness into their lives. The main goals are to promote health and wellness through education and outreach; improve the overall well-being of the University community; promote wellness services available on campus; collaborate with wellness professionals in the community; empower students to take charge of their health, and research best practices in the wellness field.
Wellness educational workshops are designed for students to come together and support each other in the positive lifestyle changes each student is trying to make. Oftentimes, even if we know the changes we need to make to improve our lives, it is a difficult process for many reasons, and having the support of each other greatly assists the process of making positive choices while facing the obstacles together.
Throughout the semester, various themes are explored, including physical wellness, mental wellness, emotional wellness, spiritual wellness, environmental wellness, social wellness, occupational wellness, and much more. Optimal wellness is essential to living a life that is high in quality and worth living.
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Our Motto: “Keeping Campus Healthy One Life at a Time” serves to remind students of our commitment to assist them in meeting their health care needs while recognizing their individuality and right to privacy. By meeting student’s personal health needs, the Health Services staff will enhance student learning and growth and encourage their personal, academic and career goals.
The Center provides emergency response to any accidents and/or injuries involving any person on the campus. In addition, the Wellness Center provides information on a wide variety of health and wellness topics along with personal health screening exams which include:
In case of emergency while on campus dial “3” from any phone on campus or use the Blue Light Emergency Phones located throughout the campus grounds.
In addition, student health services wants to keep students informed on how to live a healthy life style through Peer Health Education and Social Media. Click on the links in the blue bar for further information!
For additional information, please contact the University nurse:
Wellness Center
319 West Roe Blvd.
Phone: 631.687.1259
Fax: 631.654.3602
As a client at the St. Joseph's University Student Health Services, you have the right to:
The student health services staff cares for the well-being of all St. Joseph’s students. We believe that to be effective, the effort must be a partnership with the patient and the healthcare team working together. You will be expected, within the limits of your abilities, to share in the responsibility for your healthcare, which are:
The Center for Wellness is responsible for facilitating medical leaves of absence on the Long Island campus. If a student becomes ill, either mentally or physically, or is injured in some way, they should contact our Center to discuss the possibility of taking a medical leave of absence.
A medical leave of absence is granted to students who become ill, either physically or mentally, or injured during the course of a semester. The student is given two semesters to recover from his/her illness or injury without having to re-enroll at St. Joseph's University.
In order to be considered for a medical leave of absence, the student must provide current and detailed medical documentation that supports the student’s request for a medical leave of absence. This documentation must be on a physician’s official letterhead or on a prescription pad.
If a student wishes to apply for a medical leave of absence, they must contact Laurie McArdle, Assistant Director of Wellness at 631.687.1262. A meeting will be scheduled to review the process. Medical documentation must be provided at this time.
Once all the forms have been filled out, and the medical documentation is approved, a student’s classes will reflect a WD (withdrawal) for each of their classes for the semester. This will NOT affect a student’s GPA.
A medical leave does not mean that the student’s financial liability is eliminated. There are many variables that come into play when a student takes a medical leave. It is imperative that the student contacts the Bursar’s Office and the Financial Aid Office to discuss his/her individual financial implications.
When a student is ready to return they must make an appointment to meet with their adviser to select their courses. The adviser will let the student know if there are any holds on his/her account which will prevent them from registering. In addition, they must contact the Financial Aid Office to ensure that all paperwork has been completed.
The Center for Wellness is responsible for collecting and maintaining student immunization records. Prior to the first day of class, students must provide documentation that proves they have received the required immunizations. In order to maintain Department of Health compliance, the office is responsible for following up with students who do not submit their medical records. Copies of medical records can be provided to students who have graduated or are transferring. View the Immunization Records page for more information on immunization requirements and submission instructions.
The unexpected occurrence and expense of a serious medical condition can interrupt and even end a student’s academic career. It is for this reason that all students attending St. Joseph's University should be covered by a comprehensive health insurance plan. Students living in off-campus housing at the St. George Residence and International Students are required to have health insurance.
Students can go to healthcare.gov, the Healthcare Marketplace, to find an available health plan in the state where you permanently reside. If your permanent residence is outside New York State, you should select a PPO plan that offers coverage throughout the United States.
International students
It will be important to obtain healthcare coverage that provides protection in the United States. Below are providers that can assist you.
If you need assistance or you have questions, please contact Collegiate Insurance Resources at 1.800.322.9901 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. A Customer Service representative will gladly assist you.
Please contact:
Lindsay Monaco, M.P.H
Immunization Compliance Manager
[email protected]
Phone: 631.687.1261
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