The College of Idaho is dedicated to providing an inclusive environment where students can access the medical and psychological support needed to make the most of their college experience. The mission of the Health and Wellness Center is to optimize the college experience for all students by addressing their physical and mental health concerns and by promoting healthy behaviors and lifestyle choices. To achieve optimal health in our campus community, the Center provides a team of health professionals, including a nurse practitioner, physician assistant, medical assistant, and licensed mental health counselors.
Counseling Services
Feeling tired, anxious, disjointed or overwhelmed? Learn how our licensed counselors offer no-cost, short-term, confidential counseling services while creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for all students.
Our Counseling Services are here to support students navigating stress, facing personal or academic concerns, or simply wanting someone to talk to. Our licensed counselors take a whole-person approach to wellness and partner with students to build resilience, strengthen coping skills, and foster personal growth. No concern is too big or too small—if it matters to you, it matters to us.
Students can connect with us for individual counseling, group support, crisis resources, and referrals when specialized care is needed. Our goal is to ensure you feel heard, supported, and empowered throughout your time on campus.
Located in Hendren Hall, the Health & Wellness Center additionally offers Peer Health Advocate support, a Sensory and Lactation Room, community resources, and more. Learn more about our counseling services on the Health & Wellness Center – Counseling Services page.
If you have questions, are unsure where to start, or think counseling might help, reach out—we’re here to walk alongside you. Please email hwc@collegeofidaho.edu with your questions and scheduling needs.
Physical Health Services
The Health & Wellness Center offers free, basic physical health services for all students. Our physical health care services, located in the same location as counseling services in the Hendren Building on campus, is dedicated to providing high-quality, accessible, confidential, short-term personalized medical healthcare services to students. Whether you need injury assessment, routine check-ups, preventive care, lab services, sexual health support, our team of experienced medical practitioners are here for you. During the academic year, the Health & Wellness Center is staffed by a Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, and Student Wellness Coordinator, who work together to provide services such as:
- Assessment, treatment, and referral as needed, for medical illness or injury
- Over-the-counter medications and treatments for common ailments
- Throat culture to screen for strep throat
- Blood pressure checks
- Loan service for crutches and power wheelchair
- Health information
- Free condoms
- STI testing
- Referrals to other providers, as needed
- And more. . . .
If you have questions, are unsure where to start, reach out—we’re here to walk alongside you. Please email hwc@collegeofidaho.edu with your questions and scheduling needs,
Health Promotion
The Health & Wellness Center additionally sponsors health promotion programs and events on campus through partnership with local health care providers to promote a healthy campus. Rotating clinics include free STI screenings, vaccine clinics, and basic health screenings. Learn more about our physical health promotion events on the Health & Wellness Center page.
Peer Health Advocates
Sometimes you do not want to see a professional, and maybe talking to another student confidentially would help! The College of Idaho’s Peer Health Advocates are a student-led program, supported by the Health and Wellness Center, dedicated to fostering a safe, confidential, inclusive, and genuinely caring environment for students on campus. The Advocates’ goal is to ensure students feel supported—personally, academically, and emotionally—through individual interactions with the Advocates, meaningful resources, and engaging educational programs.
Our Peer Health Advocates are compassionate, expertly trained students who understand the realities of college life. They receive extensive training and mentorship from experienced professionals and leaders across our community. Advocates are here to listen, support, and help fellow students navigate a wide range of challenges, including academic stress, career uncertainty, burnout, relationship concerns, financial strain, family issues, anxiety, depression, health concerns, school life and connections, and everyday life stressors.
The Advocates operate a 24/7 hotline for students (call 208-459-5555) and host students Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the Advocate Center, located in the basement of McCain next to Outdoor Programs. The Center is a great place to come, breathe, relax, and/or engage in support from the Advocate working. Students don’t have to face challenges alone—support, understanding, and community are always here.