Student Wellness
We're Here for You
Our Mission
The Health, Wellness and Resilience Steering Committee strives to inspire, create and maintain an environment that instructs, leads and supports Heritage College students in pursuing healthy lifestyle choices and thereby honors and promotes the self-directed, holistic development of future osteopathic physicians.
WellTrack interactive online therapy
Medical Student Assistance Program
Resources for Students
Dimensions of Wellness
There are many resources around the six dimensions of wellness referenced above. Below are some of the specific options available to students. You can also find more information on Ohio University’s THRIVE website.
Personalized Support
Student Success Navigators are located within the Office of Student Affairs. They are here to support you on your medical school journey and offer personalized guidance for challenges related to school-life balance, wellness and overall success.
Health & Wellness Coaching
The Heritage College is happy to offer Health & Wellness Coaching by a Mayo Clinic trained and National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach, Andrea Brunson. Health & Wellness Coaching draws from approaches in positive psychology, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness. During collaborative virtual appointments we work to build upon your strengths and motivations and drive changes that you want to make. We can discuss a variety of topics, including:
- Stress Reduction
- Food & Body Relationship
- Sleep
- Boundaries
- Movement & Exercise
- Healthy Habits
Sessions are free, confidential, and scheduled for 30 minute appointments in a series. The frequency is up to you. Most students will participate in coaching for between 1-5 sessions.
Schedule an appointment directly to Andrea’s calendar!
Behavioral and Physical Wellness
BetterMynd is an online therapy platform available to HCOM Dublin and Cleveland campus students, as well as Athens 3rd and 4th year students. The platform is designed specifically for college students and offers 24/7 access to free and confidential mental health care from a network of licensed mental health counselors.
Welltrack Boost
Welltrack Boost is a free, self-guided mental health and wellness platform available to all Ohio University students. Designed for college life, it offers assessments, self-guided video series, Mood Checker, Zen Room, personalized resources, and multilingual access to support a range of concerns—from everyday stress to ongoing challenges. Students can access Welltrack Boost anytime, anywhere, with no diagnosis, referral, or appointment required. It provides confidential, flexible tools that complement counseling or can be used independently to support student well-being, learning, and growth.
Campus-Specific Resources
Athens Resources
OhioHealth Campus Care at Ohio University
- For counseling services, please call CPS at 740.593.1616 and identify yourself as an HCOM student. You can ask to be scheduled with Dr. Richa Bhatia, the embedded counselor with Athens HCOM who has an office in MEC and can see clients via Zoom if they are located within Ohio. You also have access to all counseling services at CPS and are not limited to working with Dr. Bhatia – you can request another counselor to be seen at Hudson Health Center 3rd Floor or via Zoom. CPS services are covered by the Wellbeing Fee ($45/semester).
- 24/7 Crisis Support: If you are experiencing acute distress or have an urgent need to speak with a counselor: Call CPS at 740.593.1616 (24/7). After business hours and on weekends or holidays, press 1 to speak with a counselor.
- Drop-In Hours: CPS staff are available for same-day drop-in appointments with new or returning clients Monday through Friday from 9:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. at Hudson Health Center 3rd Floor or by calling 740.593.1616.
- Let's Talk: During the fall and spring semesters, students may drop-in at the Living Learning Center, Room 160, Sunday to Friday between 5-10 p.m. for Let's Talk Hours - no appointment.
Visit the Athens Campus Student Life
Athens Student Support Resources
Cleveland Resources
Visit Cleveland Campus Student Life
Cleveland Student Support Resources
Dublin Resources
Visit the Dublin Campus Student Life Web Page
Dublin Student Support Resources
Career and Academic Resources
Learning Specialist Team
The Heritage College has a team of experienced learning specialists that assists medical students with strategies on test-taking, time management, medical school study skills, test anxiety, and medical school communication skills.
Residency Advising
The residency advising team at the Heritage College provides students resources to enhance residency readiness, manages ERAS and VSAS/VSLO, compiles documentation for MSPESs, and maintains match data.
Financial Health Resources
The Heritage College has specialists, tools, and resources to help you prepare for the costs of medical school.
Medical Student Assistance Program
The Heritage College has a dedicated committee of professionals who serve on the Medical Student Assistance Program (MSAP) and are available to support students in difficult times. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, substance abuse, or any other impairment, please reach out to a committee member for assistance.
In addition, if you are concerned about a fellow classmate, you can also seek assistance from the committee or make a referral. MSAP is confidential and completely voluntary. We encourage the wellness of all students. You can refer students directly to any member of the MSAP Committee.