Health and Wellness

Christie Rishworth

We recognize that the health and well-being of our students leads to success in and out of the classroom. We're here to support you on all fronts.

You Will be Cared For Here

RIC Nursing Student Casey Botelho

Our Center for Health and Wellness provides confidential, holistic care for all Rhode Island College students. While you're away from home, we want to assure you that you are in caring, capable hands. We feel that providing whole-body health services to our students is as important as the education we offer.

Medical, Counseling, and Wellness Services

Our kind and professional staff understands the needs of RIC's student body - higher education learners that are diverse in all possible aspects. Our dedicated health and wellness services:

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  • Counseling Center – committed to students' mental and physical well-being
  • Health Services – providing students with comprehensive, primary health care services
  • Learning 4 Life – connecting students to resources and opportunities to overcome life obstacles

We are here to support you physically, mentally, and emotionally, while guiding you toward the habits and practices that set you up for future happiness and success. Whether it's counseling sessions or crisis appointments; sick visits or immunizations; or ensuring that you have access to basic needs and resources – you will be cared for here at RIC. Have further questions about our services? We'd be happy to assist you!

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"Learning 4 Life is exactly what every college campus should have, it is an all-inclusive space where students, faculty and staff can come and be welcomed with open arms. As a student who came into college afraid and not confident that I would be able to complete a college education, Learning 4 Life strengthened my confidence and served as a compass in what seemed like a foreign land to me."

Physical Activity and Athletics

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Participating in athletics and recreation at RIC is a great move toward health and wellness. Whether you just want to keep active or you're looking to compete, we offer updated facilities, programming aimed at improving physical, emotional, intellectual, and social well-being, and high-quality Little East Conference coaches.

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Ensuring Your Safety

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Campus Police Recognized for Excellence

While you focus on academics and enjoying a full college experience, our Campus Police will focus on your safety. Our kind and approachable officers walk the campus and staff the Campus Police Office in order to be readily available to anyone needing assistance.

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Here for You

Center for Health and Wellness

We are here to provide confidential and holistic primary health care and counseling to enhance the academic potential of our students. Telehealth Appointments Available.

Cristina Costa

Cristina M. Costa

Interim Director

Counseling Center

Daniel Reyes

Mr. Daniel Reyes

Director - Learning for Life