Social Wellness

Developing a sense of connection, belonging, and a strong support system.

Additional university resources on health and wellness are available at https://wellness.jhu.edu/ and on Instagram @jhuwellness.

On Campus Resources

Student and Trainee Governing Boards
  • Graduate Student Association
  • Nursing Student Senate: promotes and represents student interests, encourages student involvement, and communicates with administration to advance students’ interests.
  • Medical Student Senate: coordinates funding for student groups and organizes social, charity, and educational activities for the school.
  • JHSPH Student Assembly: supports student groups and organizes educational opportunities, school-wide formals, an annual talent show, and other social events.
  • House Staff Council: represents the interns and residents of the Johns Hopkins Hospital and the Bayview Campus.
  • Johns Hopkins Postdoctoral Association: supports and enhances the postdoctoral experience on the East Baltimore and Bayview campuses by seeking to improve fellows’ daily life and building a sense of community. Dr. Omid Shafaat, MD, is the Wellness Chair at the Postdoctoral Association, and you can contact him at oshafaat@jhmi.edu
Student Groups Gertrude Stein Society
  • An organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender individuals and their allies at the Johns Hopkins Schools of Nursing, Public Health, and Medicine.
Afterwards
  • Monthly discussion group open on a drop-in basis which encourages reflective practice, nurtures empathy through storytelling and builds community through literature, film, art and writing. For more information, contact lsmall2@jhmi.edu
Office of International Services
  • Sponsors social events throughout the year and assists international Hopkins affiliates with visas and immigration.
Diversity and Inclusion @ JHU Office of Sustainability
  • Provide tools and strategies to the Johns Hopkins community so that the institution is more sustainable and remains strong and vibrant.
SOURCE
  • SOURCE (Student Outreach Resource Center) is the community engagement and service-learning center for the Johns Hopkins University (JHU) Schools of Public Health, Nursing, and Medicine.
LGBTQ Life at Hopkins
  • LGBTQ Life serves the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and allied community at Johns Hopkins. Their website provides information on JHU and community resources.
JHU Office of Institutional Equity
  • This office leads JHU efforts to foster an environment that is inclusive, respectful and free from discrimination and harassment. In its role, OIE ensures compliance with affirmative action and equal opportunity laws, investigates discrimination and sexual harassment complaints, and serves as a central resource for those with disabilities or those who require religious accommodation.
Office of Cultural Affairs
  • The Office of Cultural Affairs (OCA) presents an ongoing series of free cultural events open to the entire Johns Hopkins community.
JHU Student Wellness Website
  • Your single destination for student wellness resources, news, and events available across Johns Hopkins University.

Community

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