Students and employees who are GLBTQQIA (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Intersex, or Allies), will find a safe haven within Health Services. Health Services has gay and gay-friendly staff who are supportive and affirming to all GLBTQQIA students. Education, a resource library, and online resources are available. Education/information is free to the UNH Community. Counseling available to students who have paid the health fee, at no additional cost. Students who have not paid the health services fee have an additional cost.
Wellness Resources
This guide is a compilation of the health and wellness resources available to the UNH population. It is searchable by program name, health topic, departments, and eligible population. To view all of the listings, simply scroll down. This is a work in progress--if something is missing, please let us know!
Adjunct Employees, Harvard-Pilgrim Subscribers, Benefits-Eligible Employees, Employees, Faculty, Staff, Students
Adjunct Employees, Harvard-Pilgrim Subscribers, Benefits-Eligible Employees, Employees, Faculty, Staff, Students
Counseling, testing, and treatment, as well as free condoms (latex, polyurethane, incentive), dental dams, and lubricant are available for students. Education, a resource library, and online resources are also available. Education/information are free to the UNH Community. Counseling is available to students who have paid the health fee, at no additional cost. There is a fee for students who have not paid the health fee. Testing and treatment for infections are available to students with additional costs.
Adjunct Employees, Harvard-Pilgrim Subscribers, Benefits-Eligible Employees, Employees, Faculty, Staff, Students
Wellness educators/counselors are available to discuss sleep and stress management. Education, the resource library, and online resources also available. Education/information services are free to the UNH Community. Counseling is also available to students who have paid the health fee, at no additional cost. Students who have not paid the health fee have an additional cost.
Adjunct Employees, Children, Dependents of USNH Employees, Harvard-Pilgrim Subscribers, Benefits-Eligible Employees, Community Members, Employees, Faculty, Staff, Hamel Rec Center Members, Persons with Disabilities, Students
A program created by the National Cancer Insitute, Smokefree.gov offers short and long-term tools and resources to help individuals understand the risks of tobacco and how to help them quit. Smokefree.gov also offers a quitline; trained counselors who can text or talk over the phone about a wide arrange of tobacco and quitting topics.
The UNH Speech-Language-Hearing Center provides evaluation and treatment to individuals of all ages who demonstrate a variety of communication concerns and differences. Services are provided at a reasonable cost and with a sliding scale fee schedule.
29 sport clubs offered. Over 1,000 students participate each year. Offered during the academic calendar.
Adjunct Employees, Harvard-Pilgrim Subscribers, Benefits-Eligible Employees, Community Members, Employees, Faculty, Staff, Students
Wellness educators/counselors are available to discuss stress management. Education, the resource library, and online resources are also available. Education/information and services are free to the UNH Community. Counseling is available to students who have paid the health fee, at no additional cost. For students who have not paid the health services fee, there is an additional cost.
The StressEraser is a small portable FDA regulated biofeedback device, about the size of a deck of cards, used by many people to mitigate stress by activating the relaxation response. Guiding the user through a series of simple breathing exercises, relaxation can occur within 15 minutes, calming the mind and relaxing the body. We invite you to join us as we explore ways to become free from chronic stress, relieve worry, and gain a greater ability to cultivate emotional well-being. This program is available to benefits eligible employees.
UNH Sustainability Stewards are faculty and staff working together to bring sustainability – a core part of UNH’s identity and mission – to the grassroots level in their buildings and departments.
Under the guidance of the UNH Sustainability Academy and UNH’s campus-wide task forces like the Energy Task Force (ETF), these volunteers will help their colleagues integrate sustainability into the day-to-day actions of their workspaces, saving their departments and the university resources, including money.
If you are a UNH faculty or staff member who wants to make a difference on campus, join us!
The University Office of Sustainability offers many transportation initiatives such as; Wildcat Transit, Cat Cycles, Eco-Cat alternative fuel vehicles, GoLoco ridesharing, and promotion of sustainable transportation options. These initiatives are working to maximize mobility and accessibility in a climate protection framework that emphasizes health and safety, efficiency, cost effectiveness, equity, accessibility, and sustainability. Programs are available for faculty, staff, adjunct employees, students and community members.
The Swasey Indoor Pool is located in the Field House. Membership is free to full time students and benefited faculty/staff. Community members, part-time students and drop in guests must pay a fee.
Ongoing swimming lesson sessions take place throughout the year in varying formats. Fees range from $60-$180.
The Marriage and Family Therapy Center provides assistance to individuals, couples, and families experiencing a wide range of personal or relationship problems. The Center uses a sliding fee scale. Counseling is available to faculty, staff, adjunct employees, students and community members.
The USNH Employee Assistance Program is run by APS Healthcare. They provide referrals, counseling, and online resources and tools. Topics include how to quit smoking, the risks of smoking and tobacco, and how to help others quit.
Adjunct Employees, Harvard-Pilgrim Subscribers, Benefits-Eligible Employees, Community Members, Employees, Faculty, Staff, Students
Health Services offers many tobacco cessation options such as nicotine replacement therapy, hypnosis, medical acupuncture, and prescription medication. Education, the resource library, and online resources are available. Education/information are free to the UNH community. Counseling is available to students who have paid the health fee, at no additional cost. There is a fee for students who have not paid the health services fee. Tobacco cessation options are available for an additional cost.
Adjunct Employees, Dependents of USNH Employees, Harvard-Pilgrim Subscribers, Benefits-Eligible Employees, Community Members, Employees, Faculty, Staff, Students
Whether you are traveling abroad for fun or for academic/professional reasons, all your medical travel needs can be met conveniently at Health Services during the academic year through the state-approved travel clinic. It is recommended that you schedule your travel clinic visit at least 4-6 weeks before you plan to leave. If students have paid the health fee, visits to the travel clinic are covered, immunizations are charged at a reduced rate. Clinic visit and immunizations are charged at a reduced rate for faculty, staff and adjunct employees. The Travel Clinic is open to the general public. Payment is expected at time of services for those who are not UNH students or employees.
The Exercise Science program offers Community Testing services conducted by faculty and graduate Laboratory. Some of the fee-for-assessment evaluations include blood lipid analysis, body composition analysis, submaximal and maximal graded exercise tests, and anaerobic threshold (lactic acid) testing. A complete list of services and prices are listed on the website. Student and group rates are available.
The UNH Employee Fitness Program (EFP) is housed in the Field House overlooking the main gym floor on the UNH-Durham campus and is approximately 3,600 square feet in size. A wide variety of state-of-the-art aerobic, strength, balance exercise training equipment is available. Graduate and Undergraduate Exercise Science students are actively engaged in this program under the guidance of a faculty member. All EFP participants undergo extensive testing that culminates in an exercise prescription followed by personal training. Recruitment for this Program is during the Fall academic term each year. Please see the website for further details.
The UNH Homecoming 5K Road Race is scheduled for October 10, 2012. The entry fee is $12 when registering by October 6, and increases to $15 on race day. First 300 registered receive race t-shirt.
Slow Food at the University of New Hampshire is a collective effort to educate students, faculty, and the local Durham community about the production, consumption, and enjoyment of foods that are Good to the senses, Clean for the environment, and sold through Fair practices that support local economies.
The UNH Veterans Support Office is located in the Registrar's Office in Stoke Hall, Room 128EA. Office hours are 0800 to 1630 Monday through Friday. This office can help with general benefit questions, assistance in navigating the university and accessing services, support and advocate on issues important to vets, connect you with your Advisor, and suggest services that can aid you in decisions about majors and careers. To ease the transition from soldier to student, the office has social events, and helps you connect with other students, faculty and staff.
Water Fitnness Classes are basic aerobic class in shallow or deep water offering less impact for the same intensity as a land-based aerobic class. This class is set to music and starts with a warm up, moving into the aerobic segment, cooling down, and finishing with stretches. This class is free to students and members of the Hamel Recreation Center and Pool Pass Holders. All others must pay a fee of $7 per class.
Attend weekly Weight Watchers meetings at work. This program is available to all employees for a fee. Harvard Pilgrim Subscribers can pay up front and get reimbursed up to $200 by Harvard Pilgrim through the health education benefit.
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care subscribers have many wellness opportunities available to them through the Wellness Connection:
Health and Nutrition Solution (Diet.com)
Diet.com is the next generation of online weight loss community, providing health conscious consumers with diet and fitness solutions.
Fitness Club Membership
You are eligible for up to a $500 benefit per year (per family) for a health club membership that is payable to a selected participating health club.
Health Education reimbursement
You can get reimbursed up to $200 a year (per family) for completing a variety of health education classes. Classes may be on subjects such as smoking cessation, stress management, weight loss, nutrition, first aid, parenting, and more.
Member Rewards Program
Receive great prizes for your daily activity! The Wellness Connection rewards you and your covered family members for participating in regular exercise and physical activity.
Adjunct Employees, Harvard-Pilgrim Subscribers, Benefits-Eligible Employees, Employees, Faculty, Staff, Students
Wellness educators/counselors are available to discuss personal wellness, which may include topics such as physical, social, emotional, spiritual, environmental, intellectual, occupational, and financial wellness. Education, a resource library, and online resources also are available. Education/information are free to UNH Community. Counseling is available to students who have paid the health fee, at no additional cost. There is a fee for students who have not paid the health services fee.
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