Coming Soon!
New Location for the Duck Nest Wellness Center
The Duck Nest is preparing a new space in the Student Recreation Center, where we can tend to our flock with peer-led mental, physical, and sexual well-being programming. We plan to be open by fall 2026!
For now, follow us on Instagram @uo_ducknest for our latest program and event information, as we continue to be your resource for self-care and life balance.
What's Coming in the New Duck Nest?
Peer Support is Key
Our Peer Wellness Facilitators also offer one-on-one support services for the UO student community. Students staff the space, provide the programming, and connect other students to campus and community resources. Whether it be SNAP enrollment assistance, or simply time to check in about whatever is going on in your life, Peer Wellness Facilitators are here to support you. Peer-to-peer support is a successful strategy cited widely in the literature to significantly improve health outcomes.
What We Offer
- Space to relax and de-stress
- Workshops, presentations, and tabling events
- One-on-one social connection
- Mental well-being programming
- Physical well-being programming
- Sexual health supplies and resources
- Cooking classes and other food resources
- And more!
Peer-to-Peer Conversations
This free peer-to-peer program supports students in all areas of their well-being.
Below are some reasons why students are meeting with us.
PURPOSE
BELONGING
MIND AND BODY
RESOURCES
SUSTAINABILITY
EQUITY AND INCLUSION
Peer-to-Peer Is…
Acknowledging each student as an expert of their life and honoring where everyone is on their well-being journey to support their goals in a respectful, nonjudgmental method. Peer Wellness Guides connect in a peer-to-peer relationship to work toward each student’s goals.
Peer-to-Peer Is Not…
Counseling, therapy, or giving medical, nutrition, or exercise prescriptions and diagnoses. Peer Wellness Guides are trained to identify when needs of students fall outside of their scope of practice and work with students to connect them with the best resources.
Who Is It For?
Peer-to-Peer is for University of Oregon students who are seeking to partner with a Peer Wellness Guide to work on self-directed, lasting changes, aligned with their values to enhance their well-being. Peer Wellness Guides will work with students to identify their strengths and goals, and together create actionable steps to achieve their well-being goal.
Getting Started
To book your first session, click on the "Book a Free Session" button. During the booking process you can choose to attend an in-person or virtual session.
Peer-to-Peer Sessions: Meet one on one with a trained Peer Wellness Guide for as many sessions as needed to support your wellness journey. Sessions are typically 30–50 minutes and can be in person or virtual.
Refer a Student: Know a student who would benefit from peer support? Refer them to our program or help them book their first session with us.
Goal of Peer-to-Peer: We listen to students’ goals surrounds areas of well-being and work with you to create and take actionable steps from where you are now to where you want to go.
Connect with Us
Follow us on Instagram @uo_ducknest or send an email to ducknest@uoregon.edu.You can also call UHS at 541-346-2770,
Is your group interested in a Duck Nest presentation during a class or meeting? Would you like to request a Duck Nest table at your upcoming event? Submit an outreach request.
Want to know more? Learn how you can get involved at the Duck Nest.