Care for the Whole You
You can care for yourself well with our comprehensive healthcare and mental health services as well as easy access to our wellness facilities. Be at your best and meet your potential while you're here.
Columbia College Wellness in Action: Start with Small Changes
Thanks for joining us for this fun event! You don’t need a gym membership or expensive groceries to build a healthy lifestyle. You just need the right tools and commitment.
Move More, Feel Better
- Walk or stretch during study breaks instead of sitting all day.
- Try a short, equipment-free workout—push-ups, jumping jacks, or squats.
- Organize a walking group at lunch or after school.
Smarter Snack Choices
- Instead of chips, choose popcorn or nuts.
- Trade candy for fruit like grapes, apples, or bananas with peanut butter.
- Carry a water bottle and drink water instead of sugary sodas.
Recharge Your Mind and Body
- Get at least seven hours of sleep to stay focused in class.
- Take deep breaths or short walks to manage stress.
- Avoid energy drinks—choose water or a natural alternative like tea.
Small shifts can improve your energy, focus, and overall health. Now, it’s your turn to teach others.
Register for the 5K Walk/Run/Roll

Counseling Sessions
We've recently expanded our mental health services, which include individual counseling sessions and group counseling. Services are available either in-person or remotely.
Our counselors routinely treat students for depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and other concerns. Carve out the time you need to process, heal, and grow.
Case Management Support
Going through a particularly difficult season in life? We'll meet you where you're at with money and time management training, emergency financial assistance, medical resources, and other services. Get wrap-around support where you need it most.
Counseling and case management services are free for all full-time students—on-campus, online, and evening undergraduate and graduate students.
Columbia College Health Ambassadors
Columbia College is committed to shaping the next generation of health leaders. As a Health Ambassador, you have the power to influence your school, your friends, and your community by making smart choices and sharing what you learn. This is more than personal wellness—it’s about making an impact. Stay tuned for some fun resources about how you can bring healthy choices back to your community!
We Make Each Other Better
"The first step to finding your passion is feeling seen and heard, the next is being supported, and the result is the empowerment to share it with others."
Jaleeia Thompson
Class of 2022
We've designed a mural to embrace diversity on campus and the power behind "I am."