Health Promotion Services & Programs
Skidmore’s Department of Health Promotion is committed to supporting student well-being through inclusive, accurate, and accessible health education. By combining dynamic programming with personalized support, we empower students to make informed, responsible choices that foster a balanced and healthy college experience.
What We Offer
Health Promotion provides a wide range of student-focused services and programs, including:
- Peer Health Educators (PHEs): Trained student leaders who promote healthy lifestyles and provide peer-to-peer education on topics like mental health, substance use, sexual health, nutrition, sleep, and more.
- Wellness Coaching & One-on-One Consultations: Personalized guidance to help students navigate challenges, build healthy habits, and achieve individual wellness goals.
- BASICS (Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students): A confidential, non-judgmental program that encourages students to reflect on their alcohol and/or drug use. BASICS is open to all students and is not an abstinence-only program.
- QuitNic: A tobacco and nicotine cessation program that offers resources and support to students who are thinking about reducing or quitting tobacco, vaping, or other nicotine use.
- Social Norms Campaign: A campus-wide initiative that aims to correct misperceptions around alcohol and other drug use, helping students make choices based on accurate information.
- Friday Night Out: A fun, substance-free alternative to weekend nightlife. Events range from paint-and-sip, movie nights, and pottery painting to off-campus outings like escape rooms, trampoline parks, and seasonal activities.
- Educational Programming & Health Outreach: Interactive workshops, tabling events, and campaigns covering key student health topics including stress management, body image, relationships, and more.
- Health Assessments & Campus Research: Ongoing efforts to gather data and assess student health trends, ensuring our offerings remain responsive and evidence-based.
Whether you're seeking information, connection, or inspiration, Health Promotion is here to support your well-being—mind, body, and spirit.