Wellness At UP

University of Portland offers many wellness programs, resources, and support to students. Here are several resources that support Pilots’ wellness both on and off campus!

Health and Counseling Center

Some of the services provided by the Health and Counseling Center:

• Health

  A team of on-campus providers partner with students to provide exceptional and confidential services, including evaluation and treatment of illness and injuries and preventative care. Visits with all Health and Counseling Center providers are free. Medications, injections, medical supplies, and diagnostic or laboratory studies are supplied for a nominal fee. Students who have questions, concerns, or would like to make an appointment can call the front desk at 503.943.7134 to speak with a nurse. 

• Counseling

  Confidential mental health counseling is available at no cost to University students. Clinicians provide short-term counseling services for students experiencing a range of concerns. To schedule a counseling consultation and appointment, call 503.943.7134. Same day appointments are also available for mental health emergencies.

• Wellness Education

  The University’s wellness education and prevention programs are dedicated to forming the whole person through education and prevention while fostering a culture that supports overall well-being. The holistic wellness model includes physical, emotional, spiritual, mental, and social components. UP’s violence prevention, mental health, and substance abuse programs equip students with information and skills to prevent harm to themselves and others.

Learn more about the Health and Counseling Center at up.edu/healthcenter.

Recreational Services

The recreational services program at University of Portland provides fitness and wellness opportunities to the UP community. With a beautiful recreation center and a growing list of offerings, UP strives to be a positive influence on the physical and mental well-being of the campus community.

Some of the services provided by recreational services:

• Beauchamp Recreation & Wellness Center

  UP’s rec center, which opened in August 2015, includes a cardio machine loft, a weight training area, three studios for fitness classes, two gymnasiums with three basketball and volleyball courts, a rock wall, a suspended track, and an outdoor pursuits office and bike shop. All enrolled students, undergraduate and graduate, have access to the center free of charge.
  
  

• Fitness & Wellness

  Recreational services offers many programs to enhance students’ fitness and wellness. From free fitness classes and weight room assistance at the Beauchamp Recreation & Wellness Center to local running routes, students will find support for on-and-off campus activities.
  
  

• Outdoor Pursuits

  The Outdoor Pursuits Program provides students many opportunities to get out and explore Oregon. Students can sign up for trips—both one day or overnight adventures—as well as rent outdoor equipment for personal trips. Be sure to check out the Bike Shop, where students can rent bikes or have a tune-up for their personal bikes. 
  
  

• Intramural Sports

  The popular intramural sports program offers friendly competition to students in popular sports. Participants of all skill levels are encouraged to join leagues for individual and team sports such as soccer, basketball, volleyball, and softball. Find out more about intramural sports leagues.

Learn more about recreational services at up.edu/recservices.