Center for Wellness and Health Communication
Holyoke Center, 2nd floor
617-495-9629
Mon.-Fri., 9 am-5 pm
cwhc@huhs.harvard.edu

The Center for Wellness & Health Communication (CWHC) is a central resource focused on promoting the lifelong health and well-being of those in the Harvard community. The CWHC provides health and wellness-related education, information, programs, and advice in a confidential setting, including

• health promotion activities and wellness programs
• one-on-one health and wellness education
• complementary therapies such as acupuncture, massage therapy, and shiatsu
• health education resource center and lending library
• peer education and student health programs
• the Mind/Body Medical Institute

The CWHC also provides an "Ask a Nurse" line (617-998-HUHS [4847]) during regular business hours for information, guidance, and advice. The Center is prepared to meet each individual wherever they are on their journey towards a balanced sense of health and well-being.

Community Health Initiative

The mission of the Community Health Initiative (CHI) is to promote health and wellness within Harvard University through student-initiated programs and promotions. Community Health Initiative representatives are trained to serve as liaisons between campus resources, such as HUHS, and their residential community. As a student-focused resource, CHI members take proactive, holistic approaches encompassing the physical, social, emotional, intellectual, and environmental dimensions of health. Representatives gauge students' specific health concerns, respond with information and preventive strategies, advocate for better health options for the students, and refer their peers to myriad campus and community resources. Past initiatives have focused on sleep, nutrition, and stress management, as well as yoga, tai chi, and massage therapy. CHI also has a special interest in education and advocacy regarding healthy relationships, sexual health, alcohol safety, and mental health issues.

Community Health Initiative - First Year (CHI-FY)

At the beginning of each year, first-year students who are interested in helping improve overall well-being for their peers are selected. CHI-FY representatives work with the CWHC, other CHI representatives, and the College to provide feedback about health and wellness issues, help plan and request programs, sponsor campus-wide events, and help promote various health-enhancing programs to first-year students.