Workplace Wellness

Mount Wachusett Community College promotes physical and emotional well-being among members of the campus community through relevant activities, information sharing, and resources.

Our vision is to foster the adoption of a wellness culture across the college, and to offer such benefits as improved health, greater feelings of well being, heightened personal performance, reduced sick leave and reduced medical expenditures.

  • This program, still in development stage, is based on the Massachusetts Plan for Worksite Wellness.  The vision of the Massachusetts Worksite Wellness Initiative is that all worksites in Massachusetts will provide social, cultural and physical environments that support optimum employee health and well-being. Our mission is to promote worksite wellness through information, training, regulation and technical assistance. The goal of this process is to create a detailed plan for the wellness program, identify the steps needed to realize that vision, document those steps in a plan that works, and is easy to understand and implement. The program has three goals related to three outcome areas: employees, worksites and communities.
    • Worksite Wellness program strategies will improve the health and well-being of all employees across the Commonwealth.
    • Worksite Wellness will result in healthier worksites that result in positive returns on investment for employees and employers.
    • Worksite Wellness will support the creation of healthy communities and improved health systems and public policies that improve population health.

The Worksite Wellness Council of Massachusetts is an organization of Massachusetts health promotion professionals and business leaders dedicated to promoting healthier lifestyles for all employees of Massachusetts through health promotion activities at the worksite.

MWCC Health Services will support, honor and promote Health and Wellness as an opportunity for students and staff to enjoy their academic life.

  • The SHINE Initiative: The SHINE Initiative develops funding and strategic alliances to improve public awareness and understanding of mental health issues, research and treatment.
  • NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI advocates for access to services, treatment, supports and research and is steadfast in its commitment to raise awareness and build a community for hope for all of those in need.
  • Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Helps individuals in suicidal crisis within the United States to contact the nearest available suicide prevention and mental health service provider.
  • SAVE - Suicide Awareness Voices of Education: Aims to prevent suicide through public awareness and education, and features information, news, and resources.
  • Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance: DBSA offers information on depression and bipolar disorder as well as listings to patient support groups across the USA.
  • Anxiety and Depression Association of America: Non-profit organization provides information and support for patients and health professionals, with details of conditions, and lists of resources.
  • HelpGuide: Take control of your health, relationships and emotional well-being.
  • The Trevor Project: Crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for LGBTQ youth.
  • US Dept of Veteran Affairs - Mental Health: Authoritative mental health information and resources for Veterans and their families.
  • AddictionCenter:  Addiction Center offers comprehensive addiction information and guide to the dangers of abusing alcohol, illicit drugs, prescription drugs and more.
  • SmokeFree: Smokefree.gov is intended to help you or someone you care about quit smoking.
  • Help Guide to Quit Smoking: A Guide to Kicking the Habit for Good.
  • CDC - Quit Smoking:  Comprehensive tobacco prevention and control.
  • Quitting Smoking:  10 Ways to Resist Tobacco Cravings.
  • National Institute on Drug Abuse: NIDA's mission is to lead the Nation in bringing the power of science to bear on drug abuse and addiction.
  • Alcoholics Anonymous: Alcoholics Anonymous is an international fellowship of men and women who have had a drinking problem.
  • SAMHSA: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities.
  • Drug Treatment Center Finder - Drug Treatment Center Finder is a not for profit, comprehensive online nationwide directory of addiction treatment and mental health services.
  • Addiction Resource - Provides a wealth of information to help individuals struggling with an addiction and provide support to their loved ones so that they may stay on the road to recovery, and successfully overcome addiction for life.

Discover the many benefits available to Mount Wachusett Community College employees.  The list below represents just a few of the perks we offer to faculty and staff. If you would like further information please don’t hesitate to contact us.

  • Cafe - extensive menu of hot, cold and/or healthy food selections. Dine in the South Café, the North Café, or the faculty lounge.
  • Diversity Opportunities - including Diversity Committee, special events, Partnership for Latino Success, and Minority Coalition to name a few
  • Employee Events - special events such as new employee orientation, art department-sponsored events, support staff appreciation luncheon and Employee Service Awards
  • Bookstore - Follett Campus Bookstore discount
  • Professional Development & Wellness Workshops
  • Personal Enrichment Classes
  • Mount Fitness discounts
  • LaChance Library
  • Theatre at the Mount shows
  • And much more!

Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 799-SAFE (7233)

Other Resources

For your convenience, this wellness webpage contains links to external internet addresses.  Mount Wachusett Community College does not endorse, approve, certify, or control external internet sites and does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, efficacy, timeliness, or correct sequencing of information located at such addresses.

The information on this website is for general reference purposes only. It should not be considered as a substitute for professional medical advice. You are urged to consult with your health care provider for diagnosis of and treatment for any health related condition.

 

 EMERGENCY SERVICES

On campus DIAL 1111

When you need emergency assistance, whether it be medical or civil, please locate a telephone and DIAL 1111. Be prepared to give the operator the following information.

      1. Your NAME
      2. Location (Floor and Room Number)
      3. Nature of Emergency
      4. Remain on the telephone until operator acknowledges your message.

Do not call the Health/Wellness Center for emergency services as this wastes valuable response time. The 1111 line is always open for emergency use days and evenings. The emergency team, consisting of Health/Wellness Services personnel and Security personnel, is always on alert to offer assistance at any moment.

Please note the RED SIGNS that are posted throughout the College as reminders to us all.

Thank you for your continued support. If you have any questions or concerns, please call Campus Police at extension 9150.