SAAC - Southern Wesleyan University

Warrior Wellness Initiative

Our end goal is to create systems and safeguards so that our student athletes feel equipped to manage all that life throws at them. This would involve developing healthy life skills, creating a network of peer support, utilizing campus resources wisely, asking for help when needed and maintaining open communication with all who are in positions of authority/accountability above them (coaches, professors, RDs, administrators).

Conference Carolinas Programing

SWU Mental Health Resources

https://www.swu.edu/counseling-and-health-services/counseling-center/

https://www.swu.edu/wellness/

SWU is excited to collaborate with Moodfit to provide a mental health fitness app for our students and employees to reduce stress and build resilience to manage life’s ups and downs. Many things in this world impact our sense of well-being. If you’re not thriving the way you would like, working on your mental health daily can be a great investment of time and energy. If you have ever felt like giving up, or your mood has hit rock bottom, the Moodfit app is a perfect place to turn for 24/7 help and support.
First, go to the App Store or Google Play to download the Moodfit app and sign up for a FREE premium account using the promotional code “SWU”. If you forget to enter your code, you can do so any time on the Moodfit Settings screen.
In addition to the Moodfit app, this page provides opportunities for you to explore further resources and connect with treatment providers for additional help if needed. This is your invitation to discover, learn, and grow toward holistic health and wellness. Here’s a quick video about Moodfit: https://youtu.be/obGItmqw7Nw
Crisis Textline (24/7): Text START or HELP to 741-741
Suicide Prevention Lifeline (24/7 call or chat): 1-800-273-8255 or suicidepreventionlifeline.org
SAMHSA National Helpline (24/7): 1-800-662-4357 (HELP) – treatment referral and information for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders
SWU Campus Safety (on-campus 24/7): 864-508-0107
SWU Title IX Coordinator (M-F 8-4:30): 864-644-5004
National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673(HOPE) or https://hotline.rainn.org
Local: Pickens County Advocacy Center (24/7): 864-442-5500
Hospice Bereavement Services: check your local hospice providers to see if grief counseling is available to you in your location
Advocacy Center – survivors of sexual assault/abuse have access to counseling/advocacy service: RAINN can get you connected
Department of Mental Health – check your local provider options for mental health clinics by county
The purpose of the program is to provide an opportunity for SWU students to experience purposeful connection, navigate relationships, and promote wellness. As with any peer-to-peer initiative, we see the fruit of sharing lived experience to help foster growth as we walk beside one another. The hope for this program is for peer leaders to be empowered to use helping skills and their own stories to help support and encourage their peers. And the hope for those participating in the program is to be strengthened in ways that help them build stronger skills of resilience.
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Student Athlete Wellness Workshops (IG: @swu_saac )

Depression & Anxiety

Coping with Stress/Time Management

Dealing with Conflict

Conference Carolinas SAAC Programming Calendar

IG: @confcarolinas

Money Vehicle - Educational Financial Literacy Program
Video modules available Oct. 2, 2024-Oct. 1, 2025
Registration Link
Sunday, August 25 - 7:00 p.m.
Virtual Mental Health Series - Adjusting to Life as a First Time Collegiate Athlete
Registration Link
Friday-Saturday, September 20-21 (Greenville, S.C.)
SAAC Annual Conference Meeting
Leadership Retreat
Sunday, September 29 - 7:00 p.m.
Virtual Professional Development Series - Resume Building
Registration Link