Health & Wellbeing
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Overview
Be Your Best Self
Caring for your mental and physical well-being positions you to do your best in the classroom, on the field, or in any endeavor you set your mind to. Harvard has a wide array of opportunities that provide a strong foundation to help you stay healthy and learn about methods to maximize wellbeing.
Get Support
The Harvard College Dean of Students Office (DSO) has compiled resources for undergraduates. Learn about support for academics, health and wellness, social and community connection, career advising, or help in an emergency
Health and Support Resources
Ensuring a safe and secure environment is a critical priority. Harvard remains dedicated to supporting and protecting our community. From mental health needs to treatment for illness and injuries, Harvard takes care of your body and mind.
resources
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Harvard University Health Services
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Center for Wellness and Health Promotion
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Counseling & Mental Health Services
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Peer Counseling
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Harvard University Dining Services
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Urgent Care
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SHARE (Sexual Harassment/Assault Resources & Education)
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College Title IX
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Harvard Ombuds Office
Sexual Health & Reproductive Care
Sexual Health & Reproductive Care
Harvard College supports sexual health & reproductive rights for all community members. Learn more about available resources, safe spaces, and protected health and reproductive rights in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Health & Reproductive Care News
- [### How Roe got to be Roe
June 29th, 2022](https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2022/06/how-roe-got-to-be-roe/) - [### Reproductive Care and Services Are Still Available at HUHS
June 24th, 2022](https://huhs.harvard.edu/news/reproductive-care-services-at-huhs#gsc.tab=0) - [### Protecting Access to Reproductive Health Care Services in the Commonwealth
August 16th, 2022](https://www.mass.gov/executive-orders/no-600-protecting-access-to-reproductive-health-care-services-in-the-commonwealth)
Fitness
Harvard College has two campus gyms and a number of fitness centers to help you stay active with cardio, weight training, swimming, and other activities—or take classes in Zumba, HIIT, barre, and more.
Spiritual Wellbeing
A sense of spiritual grounding can be a powerful aspect of mental wellbeing. Whether you have questions about faith or need a moment of quiet reflection, you can find guidance and comfort through spiritual and religious services at Harvard.
Spiritual Wellbeing
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Harvard Chaplains
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Memorial Church
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Harvard Catholic Center
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Harvard Hillel
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Harvard Islamic Society
Harvard University Police Department (HUPD)
The mission of the Harvard University Police Department (HUPD) is to maintain a safe and secure campus by providing quality policing in partnership with the community.
Related Topics
[### Guide to Student Wellness Groups
Harvard also has several student wellness groups, that promote and advocate for mental health and wellbeing for all students on campus.](https://college.harvard.edu/guides/guide-student-wellness-groups)
[### Student Activities
Activities outside the classroom help you explore new interests, grow your talents, and make new friends.](https://college.harvard.edu/student-life/student-activities)
[### Athletics
Join a team—or make your own. It is easy to make athletics and physical fitness a regular part of your Harvard undergraduate experience.](https://college.harvard.edu/student-life/athletics)