Make time for you this Health and Well-being Month

Three students are pictured standing behind bags of soil, each student holding newly potted flowers. On the left, a student with long brown hair wearing a gray T-shirt holds a purple flower; in the middle, a student with short blonde hair wearing a hat and sunglasses gives a thumbs up while holding white flowers; at right, a student with blonde and yellow-tipped hair wearing a beret and barrettes smiles to the side and holds pink flowers. Other students mill about in the background.

Health and Well-being Month features many opportunities for students to prioritize their wellness.

Friday, Oct. 3, 2025

October is Health and Well-being Month at K-State, a chance to invest in your wellness so that you can thrive in all aspects of your life. The Division of Academic Success and Student Affairs offers resources to help you be your best self.

Throughout the month, check out events designed to help you recharge, reset and refocus:

  • Join First Lady Linton for a Refuel and Refocus Hour to tackle a task you’ve been putting off.
  • Decorate pumpkins with friends at Fall Fest.
  • Make a plan for Wildcat Pause Day on Oct. 17.
  • Meet Oakley the therapy dog at the Morrison Family Center for Student Well-being.

A full list of events is available on the Health and Well-being website.

Wellness is not a one-time priority, which is why K-State provides health and well-being resources year-round:

  • Mental health support 24/7 — The Central Kansas Mental Health Center provides free, confidential help anytime, day or night. Call 785-515-6143 to speak to a therapist for crisis support or mental health care. All enrolled K-State students can use this service.
  • Lafene Health Center — Lafene provides affordable and convenient comprehensive medical care, including pharmacy, physical therapy, primary care visits and much more. Lafene's services are often the most cost-effective for students. Check out all available services.
  • Counseling and Psychological Services, or CAPS — Students can participate in individual therapy, group therapy and workshops on a variety of topics at no cost. Schedule a same-day or next-day initial appointment.
  • Cats’ Cupboard — K-State's campus food pantry offers free nutritious food, hygiene items and pantry supplies. Learn about this valuable resource.
  • Student support case managers — Case managers provide non-clinical help with identifying solutions and building skills, no matter what challenges students may be experiencing. Connect with this resource on the case management website.
  • Center for Advocacy, Response and Education, or CARE — The CARE office advocates for and supports survivors of sexual or relationship violence, stalking and sexual harassment. Learn more about CARE support services.
  • Powercat Financial — Peer financial counseling helps students understand budgets, credit usage, student loans, internship and job offers, and relevant post-college financial planning. Schedule an appointment today.

DASSA aligns student life resources with academic support programs so students can succeed inside and outside the classroom. Explore more resources on the DASSA website or stop by 122 Anderson Hall.

Submitted by Morgan Greene, morgangreene@k-state.edu

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