Welcome to CSUMB’s Wellness Raft! All Otters must be healthy and well to thrive - together we can achieve that through eight dimensions of wellness. We are excited to advocate and support existing wellness services while also bringing you new programs!
Together we’ll make the Wellness Raft stronger. We hope you'll take advantage of the resources and events below designed to support your wellbeing.
For Students
Check out the many wellness-related activities and programs on campus.
For Employees
On campus wellness opportunities for faculty, staff, and administration.
In the Community
The Monterey Peninsula is home to a wide-range of organizations, programs, and services to help keep you well.
Weekly Highlight
'Support yourself and support each Otter!'
This semester, the Wellness RAFT will focus on helping you to “Support yourself and support each Otter!” Here is a quick preview of some of the programs coming up. Check out the links for dates and details.
Exercise is Medicine on Campus will continue offering employee resistance training, yoga, and Run, Walk & Roll club.
NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, eight-session educational program for family, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions. The program will be hosted at CSUMB beginning Friday, Jan. 31. Sign up now
Active Harvest is a 10-week education and physical activity program beginning Wednesday, Feb. 19. This program will enroll up to 25 employees. Check out the flyer for details and interest form.
Otter Care, from Health and Wellness Services, has multiple dates for both QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) and Mental First Aid training.
Therapy dogs will be in the library this semester from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and 1 to 2:30 p.m. Thursdays.
And don’t forget to have some Wellness Snacks throughout the day!
Pet Therapy
Therapy Dog Days!
Take a break and join us at the CSUMB Library for some relaxation and positive vibes with therapy dogs! Dr. L and her sweet therapy dog, Blue, will be there every Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a little stress relief. And don't miss out on therapy dog Dolly, who will be visiting every Thursday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Stop by and enjoy some furry-friendly wellness!
If you'd like to request Blue for an event or class, feel free to contact Lisa Leininger. Blue is certified through Therapy Dogs International, and we can provide a questionnaire for consent from students in classes.
Email: lleininger@csumb.edu
