Health and Wellness
Remembering to Take Care of Yourself
In the classroom, WashU seeks to train your mind. But outside of school, you still need to take care of your body. Exercise and recreation can keep you in shape, while on-campus medical care can treat your body — and mind — if the need arises.
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Health and Wellness Digital Library
Habif staff have created fliers on popular topics to help you stay well and do well at WashU.
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Alcohol Health Education Information
If you choose to drink, drink responsibly. You can reduce your risk of an alcohol-related problem and still have fun with just a little education.
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Get In The Game with Sports and Activities
Whether you are looking for a fun pickup game or a competitive team experience, WashU Rec offers opportunities to participate in your favorite sport.
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Getting well. Feeling better. Learning habits of good mental, emotional and sexual health. Keeping a proactive attitude toward the many aspects of your health. Habif can help.

Habif Health and Wellness Center
Habif is a full-service medical center with professional staff, facilities, programming, online resources and much more.
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for Graduate and Professional Students
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Gary M. Sumers Recreation Center
WashU's flagship recreation facility available for use by members of the campus community.
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Mental Health Services
Our interdisciplinary team offers comprehensive therapeutic services, outreach and prevention programs.
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Graduate Student Health Insurance
All full-time graduate students on the Danforth Campus are required to have health insurance and will be automatically enrolled in the student plan.

Anonymous Report Form – Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention Center
This anonymous reporting mechanism is available to report incidents of sexual harassment, sexual violence, intimate partner violence and stalking.

Ask Listen Refer: Suicide Prevention Training Program
ASK LISTEN REFER is designed to teach faculty, staff and students to identify and help people at risk for suicide.

Assisting a Student in Distress
When you need to take quick action to help someone, see these tips.

Attendance Verification Policy for Health Services
Washington University Habif Health and Wellness Center does not provide written notes for missed classes, examinations, extracurricular activities or employment

Authorization for Medical and Mental Treatment and Financial Responsibility
Complete the authorization for medical and mental treatment and financial responsibility for Habif Health and Wellness Center.

BareMail: free safer sex supplies for students
BareMail is WashU's safer sex supply and sexual health information mail-delivery program for current Danforth Campus students.

Bear Adventures Trips
Bear Adventures gives WashU students the opportunity to get off campus and experience some of the best attractions in the St. Louis region.

BearFit Classes
WashU Rec is offering in-person, outdoor BearFit classes during the summer of 2021.
Associated Departments
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Habif Health and Wellness Center
We support the education and development of our students by promoting their health and well-being.
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Office of Recreation
Through our programming and facilities, we are dedicated to providing students, faculty, and staff a first-rate health, wellness and recreation experience.
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Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention Center (RSVP)
The RSVP Center is committed to prevention education, as well as response, support and empowerment for victims of relationship and sexual violence.