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.

Let’s Talk is not a formal clinical service or a crisis resource and is not intended to be a replacement for therapy. Students who are seeking to connect for therapeutic services are encouraged to contact CaPS directly to schedule an initial session, a single session, or attend an urgent care visit if they are in need of more urgent support.

HisStory: Cultural Exploration and Personal Empowerment
Fridays, 1-2 p.m.

This semi-structured group creates a safe space for men of color (MOC) to explore issues of race, ethnicity, gender, and cultural trauma. The group is facilitated by Joshua Dentley and Walter DeRouen-both mental health professionals and men of color. It is open to all students identifying as men of color (MOC).

Bow Wow Wellness
Wednesday, November 29
Fireside Lounge, 12:30-2 p.m.

Your favorite furry friends are back! Stop by the Fireside Lounge to de-stress with therapy dogs. If you’re missing your fur family at home, come hang out with these pups to feel refreshed and relaxed.

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!

• Table Tennis (Doubles) – December 2, 1-6 p.m.

Registration will close one week before the tournament begins.

DIY Holiday Gifts
Monday, December 4
Campus Center Bamboo Rooms 2610/2650, 12-2 p.m.

Make the holidays sustainable! Join RIT Sustainability and Health Promotion to celebrate the holidays on and learn how to make your own holiday gifts.

Bring a Friend to the Gym Day
Tuesday, December 12
Wiedman Fitness Center, 12-3 p.m.

Join us on the Reading Day for Bring a Friend to the Gym Day! Find a friend and come hang out in the fitness center for some pre-finals stress relief! Our personal trainers will lead a 20 minute small group workout at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. No need to register in advance, just show up ready to work out! We’ll have fun fitness contests, yard games, pickleball and more! Plus prizes, free swag and snacks!

Ongoing Education Opportunities

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.