Mental Health First Aid at RIT
RIT Wellness is excited to offer all students, faculty, and staff members of the RIT community the opportunity to participate in Mental Health First Aid training sessions this fall.
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a skills-based training course, in which you will:
- Learn how to describe and talk about mental health, openly and non-judgmentally
- Learn how to approach, reassure, and support a fellow RIT community member when they may be struggling with their mental health
- Explore what self-care looks like for you with practical applications of self-care
To participate in a Mental Health First Aid training session, you can either request a session for your group or register for a scheduled session. If you have any questions, please contact Beau Gibbs at bmghcw@rit.edu.
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Let's Talk
Everyone needs someone to talk to. Drop in for a supportive conversation with a professional counselor from Counseling and Psychological Services to talk about stress and anxiety, academic distress, adjustment to a new environment, family problems, identity exploration, and much more.
Let's Talk is available the following days and times:
- Tuesdays, 1-3 p.m.
SOL 47-1033 Residence Life*
- Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m.
Frank Ritter Ice Arena, A358 Athletics*
- Fridays, 1-3 p.m.
Student Alumni Union Lounge, 1100 Disability Services*
*Note: While these spaces have been created for students who identify with these groups, ALL students are welcome.
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Student Flu Vaccine Clinics
RIT is partnering with Wegmans to provide on-campus flu vaccine clinics for RIT students. If your insurance is not accepted by Wegmans, you can get the vaccine at the Student Health Center for $20.
- Tuesday, Oct. 31 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Student Alumni Union, 1510/1829 Room (COVID-19 boosters also available)
- Wednesday, Nov. 1 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Student Alumni Union, 1510/1829 Room
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Coffee & Company: How Fast Can a Velociraptor Run? Wednesday, Nov. 1 Health Promotion Suite (CPC 1760)
The Health Promotion team invites you to join us for an afternoon pick-me up! Come chat with us about various topics each week, and their connection to mental health! This week, come chat with us about dinosaurs, exercise, and stress management.
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Public Market Bus Saturday, Nov. 4
Interested in exploring the city of Rochester and all it has to offer? Take a free ride downtown and shop for fresh produce, ethnic delicacies, and much more! No RSVP required, bus is first come, first serve until max capacity on the bus is reached! Students MUST show their RIT ID before boarding the bus.
Getting There:
- Pick up from Grace Watson Hall (Lot C) at 10:30 a.m.
- Pick up from Kate Gleason Circle at 10:45 a.m.
Coming Back:
- Leave Rochester Public Market District at 12:30 p.m.
- Return to the Rochester Institute of Technology at 1 p.m.
No RSVP required. Bus is first-come, first-served until max capacity on the bus is reached.
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Fall Intramural Tournaments
Join us for single-day tournaments showcasing a variety of activities! This fall, we are offering Spikeball, Soccer, Pickleball, and Table Tennis. Tournaments are a great way to relax and try something new!
- Pickleball – November 11, 6-11 p.m.
- Table Tennis (Doubles) – December 2, 1-6 p.m.
Registration will close one week before the tournament begins.
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Financial Fitne$$ Conference 2023 Saturday, Nov. 4 Student Development Center, 1-5 p.m.
How financially fit are you? Join RIT Student Affairs and Student Government for a FREE 2023 Financial Fitne$$ Conference and learn more about money and how it works from local business and financial experts.
In this conference, you’ll learn about:
- Budgeting
- Saving
- Credit
- Investments
- Job offers/benefits
- Salary negotiation
- Protecting your assets
Interested in achieving a lifestyle that is financially balanced, sustainable, ethical, and responsible? Secure your spot today!
The priority registration deadline for RIT students is Friday, October 27, 2023.
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Flex & Flow Fitness Clinic Sunday, Nov. 5 Lower Dance Studio (Student Life Center), 1-3 p.m.
Learn techniques to increase your mobility and flexibility and get the most from the time you spend stretching! Our certified personal trainers will help you to uncover ways stretch effectively to aid in recovery and overall mobility. Mats will be provided, but you are also welcome to bring your own. Wear comfortable clothes and be sure to register in advance.
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Vigil of Remembrance Thursday, Nov. 9 Fireside Lounge, 4-5 p.m.
Join us as we focus our thoughts, minds, and prayers on loss, grief, and the many sources of pain in our lives. We will band together as students, staff, and faculty to remember, process, and lament—doing so with grace, fond memories, and love. You are encouraged to bring stories, photos, and items that signify or illustrate loss or grief, which will be offered in memory during the vigil ceremony.
Presented by: Spirituality and Religious Life,
Women, Gender, and Sexuality Resource Center,
Counseling and Psychological Services,
Case Management,
and Health Promotion.
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