The Campus Life and Wellbeing Collaborative (CLAW)
A sampling of services offered by Campus Life and Wellbeing at UMass Amherst
Recreation and Wellbeing
Recreation and Wellbeing (RecWell) brings together campus recreation and health promotion, two integral parts of the educational mission of Student Affairs and Campus Life. RecWell provides comprehensive recreation and student development opportunities, as well as exceptional programs, services and facilities. Through positively reflecting the interests and values of the UMass community, we actively promote and encourage a lifelong commitment to health and wellbeing.
Center for Counseling and Psychological Health
The Center for Counseling and Psychological Health (CCPH) offers a community of care to UMass Amherst students to help cope with stress or anxiety, find strategies to overcome challenges, promote mental wellbeing, and succeed in college life and beyond.
Residential Life
Being part of a campus community can be educational, insightful, and at times challenging, but offers many rewards and positive experiences. Living with others from a variety of cultural backgrounds, you will soon discover, is an education in and of itself, providing you with new insights and perspectives.
UMass Recovery
Committed to creating community and dialogue about substance misuse in college. We invite anyone who is in recovery, starting to question their drug and alcohol use, and allies of recovery that would like to learn more!
Wellbeing in the Curriculum
Campus Life and Wellbeing (CLAW) is thrilled to provide two innovative, for-credit courses designed to empower you with tools for building and sustaining your own wellbeing.
Our current offerings include:
- Positivity and Relaxation Training (PART)
- Science of Thriving (SOT)
Discover more about these exciting courses by clicking the link below and start your journey toward a healthier, happier you!