Feel Your Best at Penn State
Your health and well-being are essential to your success. Penn State offers individual health promotion services, programs, tools, and spaces that help you stay balanced, manage stress, and make choices that support your goals — in class, on campus, and in life.
Wellness Services & Programs
Taking care of yourself should be accessible. Penn State offers free wellness services and programs that support your physical, mental, and emotional health. Whether you’re looking for one-on-one guidance, wellness activities, or trusted resources, these services help you stay balanced, healthy, and supported.
Problem Gambling Support
Understanding the risks of gambling — including sports betting, gaming, and online wagering — can help you stay in control. Find out how to recognize warning signs, make informed decisions, and access confidential support if gambling becomes a concern.
Alcohol, Tobacco, and Drug Education
Penn State offers education and support to help students make responsible choices around alcohol and other substances. Learn about the health effects, university expectations, and confidential programs that promote safety, awareness, and recovery.
Wellness Education & Workshops
Request a workshop, training, or join a program. Get real strategies to support your mind, body, and well-being. Professional staff from Campus Recreation, Counseling and Psychological Services, Health Promotion and Wellness, and University Health Services, or peer-led workshops are available for your class or student organization.
Join the Healthworks Peer Education Program
HealthWorks is a peer education program that promotes health and well-being at Penn State. Managed by Health Promotion and Wellness, students who are accepted into the program are trained to deliver one-on-one wellness services, present educational workshops, facilitate wellness activities, and share information at outreach events.
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As a HealthWorks peer educator, students may:
- Provide one-on-one wellness services and support to peers.
- Lead educational workshops, outreach tables, and wellness events across campus.
- Facilitate wellness activities, support health promotion campaigns, and help connect students with resources.
Joining HealthWorks also offers meaningful professional growth:
- Develop public speaking, communication, and leadership skills.
- Gain real-world experience in health education and peer support — valuable for future careers or community work.
- Build a network of supportive peers and professionals, and contribute directly to wellness across campus.
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Peer Educators must commit to at least three semesters with the HealthWorks program. During their first semester students complete a 3-credit course offered in the fall. Following the 3-credit course, students can apply for a paid position to work 3-10 hours per week. Duties for the paid position include conducting wellness services, conducting educational workshops, staffing outreach events, and staffing wellness spaces on campus.
- To apply, students must submit the online application and unofficial transcript by Friday, March 6, 2026.
- Applicants need to be enrolled through at least the following two semesters (i.e. not graduating before December 2027).
Supporting Spiritual & Faith Well-being
Spiritual well-being can help students feel grounded, centered, and supported throughout their Penn State journey. Whether you are exploring your beliefs, seeking community, or simply looking for space to reflect, resources across campus can help you find what you need.
