The Health Education Office is an inclusive resource center that focuses on preventative health and wellness on campus.

We provide services and resources related to sexual and gender identity, sexual health and misconduct, alcohol and drug use and abuse, healthy relationships, and mental health and self-care. Our Health Educator and the student Health Advisors are free to meet with students regarding these topics. Our staff are available to all students and are equipped to connect students with additional resources. The top priority of this office is the overall wellness of the Davidson student body.

Everyone’s experience with health and wellness topics is different. This office recognizes the unique needs of specific communities on campus and works hard to provide relevant resources for all students. No matter how you identify, you are welcome here.

The Health Education Office offers active and passive programs led by our Health Educators and student Health Advisors in addition to collaborating with other groups on campus. Connect with our staff to request a health program.

Health Advisers

The Davidson community includes a group student volunteers called health advisers. Peer health advisers lead campus wide-health programming and act as mentors both on and off-campus.

Connect with a Health Adviser

Davidson Close-Up

Health Education administers two online courses for new students, Davidson Close-Up: An Insider’s Guide to Drinking At College and Davidson Close-Up: An Insider’s Guide to Sexual Health & Sexual Misconduct At College.

Student Organizations

In addition to the student Health Advisers, Davidson is home to many student organizations that relate to health and wellness, including: 

  • 1972
  • Rape Awareness Committee 
  • Y.A.N.A.S.H. (You Are Not A Stranger Here)
  • Queers & Allies
  • Queer Mentorship Program
  • Health Justice Committee
  • H.O.S.T. (Helping Organizations Stand Together)
  • Be the Match
  • Planned Parenthood Generation Action
  • NARAL
  • Mental Health Ambassadors

All Student Organizations

Student complete crafts at the Art Cart, stationed on campus

The Art Cart

The Art Cart can be seen rolling around campus, engaging students to take a break from their busy schedules and engage with their creativity.

Students write on post it notes about mindfulness stones excercise

Mindfulness Stones

The Mindfulness Stones initiative creates a physical reminder to empower students with an intention for the day, the week, or the month. Take and/or return the stones freely as they speak to you.

The Nest Space in the Library

The Nest

On the second floor of E.H. Little Library, you'll find The Nest. The Nest is a non-academic space for relaxation in the heart of Davidson's largest study space.