Health & Wellness
Monarchs Pursue Total Wellness
Total wellness is all about helping you pursue optimal health in every aspect so you can thrive during your reign here at ODU. The Health Promotion Office offers educational tips and resources, events, and services to support your overall wellbeing and help you balance a full life! Fitness & Wellness maintains a Massage Therapy program that can also benefit your total wellness.
Questions?
For questions about any Health Promotion programs, please contact healthpromotion@odu.edu. For questions about Massage Therapy, contact recwell@odu.edu.
Substance Abuse Prevention
Help & Services for students struggling with Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drugs
Sexual Health Services
Safe Sex Education & Events | Free Sexual Health Products | STD/STI Testing Info
Stress & Sleep Management
Resources, education, and events to help students manage stress and support healthy rest habits
Mental & Emotional Health
Resources and events to help improve students' overall mental and emotional health
Wellness Wheel

Wellness is a holistic active lifestyle that challenges the individual to function at his/her optimal potential by achieving balance in all areas of the Wellness Wheel.
Health & Wellness Events
UPCOMING:
Mindful Moment Monday: Fetanyl Awareness
10/02/2023 12:00 PM - 10/02/2023 2:00 PM
Happy OctSOBERfest! Take a short game quiz and learn more about the dangers of prescription drug misuse and the rise of fentanyl... (More)
Oct 3
OctSOBERfest Kick Off
10/03/2023 12:30 PM - 10/03/2023 2:00 PM
OctSOBERfest is a month full of events that provide tons of fun and connection without the consumption of alcohol. Stop by the... (More)
Get Involved!
There are many ways to engage with Health Promotion at ODU.
Volunteer
To volunteer to help with Health Promotion programs, email the Health Promotion Office.
Co-Sponsor an Event
Do you need condoms for an upcoming educational or awareness event? Please complete the Co-Sponsorship Request form.
Monarch Wellness Ambassadors
Monarch Wellness Ambassadors (MWAs) are ODU students who help to create a culture of wellness at ODU and act as a liaison between the Health Promotion Office, as well as other major offices, and the campus community. MWAs are crucial to providing feedback, thoughts and ideas to enhance the current and future wellness programs at ODU.
Host an Event
Health Promotion provides virtual and in-person educational events for residence halls, student organizations and academic classes. Need a custom event? Let us know and we will collaborate with you to create the program that meets your needs.
Massage Chair
Stop by the Health Promotion Office located in Webb Center for a session in our electronic massage chair! Students can use it for free! It is sanitized between each use.