Well-Being

Duck Nest

Find your balance.

The Duck Nest is your resource for self-care and life balance through peer-led mental, physical, and sexual well-being programming.

Check us out at EMU 041 (ground floor).


 

 

Promoting Well-Being

Physical, sexual, and mental well-being are important to student success. The University Health Services well-being team provides programming for UO students through the Duck Nest and in the community via events and programs to assist you in pursuing balance. Through highly trained peer wellness facilitators, find your calm through a wide range of mental, physical, and sexual well-being resources. We also connect you with resources within the UO community and beyond.

 

 

Connect with Us

Email the Duck Nest Wellness Center at peerhealth@uoregon.edu.

Is your group interested in a Duck Nest presentation during a class or meeting? Contact use using the University Health Services outreach request form.

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Events
Apr 9
Chat Café: Emotional Intelligence 101 4:00 p.m.

Chat Café: Emotional Intelligence 101 Identifying and Expressing Emotions  Ever wondered how emotions shape our experiences and relationships? Join us for free...
Chat Café: Emotional Intelligence 101
April 9
4:00–5:00 p.m.
University Health & Counseling Center 284

Chat Café: Emotional Intelligence 101

Identifying and Expressing Emotions 

Ever wondered how emotions shape our experiences and relationships? Join us for free Bartalotti's pizza and a peer-led discussion where we’ll dive into:

💡 Accurately recognizing emotions 🎭 Practicing self-awareness 🗣️ Communicating with empathy & awareness

🎟️ Bonus: Attend + complete an optional survey for a chance to win a Duck Nest swag bag! 🦆✨

Let’s build our Emotional Intelligence (EI) together—because understanding emotions = better relationships, resilience, and happiness! 

Apr 22
Nourish and Flourish: Nutrition Basics and Q&A with a Nutrition Expert 2:30 p.m.

Join us for this interactive presentation on Nutrition Basics--part of our Nourish and Flourish Series! All four presentations will be from 2:30-3:30pm in the Mills International...
Nourish and Flourish: Nutrition Basics and Q&A with a Nutrition Expert
April 22
2:30–3:30 p.m.
Erb Memorial Union (EMU) Mills International Center (located on the Mezzanine level, Room 102).

Join us for this interactive presentation on Nutrition Basics--part of our Nourish and Flourish Series! All four presentations will be from 2:30-3:30pm in the Mills International Center (located on the Mezzanine level of the EMU, Room 102). 

This April 22 session led by Dr. Kathleen Humphries, PhD in Nutrition, will focus on nutrition foundations, eating a well-rounded diet, and a Q&A with an opportunity to ask follow up nutrition questions.

Join us for this interactive presentation with FREE SNACKS!

You can also find information about food resources and other well-being programs on campus.

May 1
Fresh Check Day 11:30 a.m.

Fresh Check Day is the signature program of the Jordan Porco Foundation. It is an uplifting mental health promotion and suicide prevention event that includes interactive expo...
Fresh Check Day
May 1
11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Erb Memorial Union (EMU) Amphitheater

Fresh Check Day is the signature program of the Jordan Porco Foundation. It is an uplifting mental health promotion and suicide prevention event that includes interactive expo booths, peer-to-peer messaging, support of multiple campus departments and groups, a lively social atmosphere with free food and entertainment, and incentives for participation.

Presented by Counseling Services Student Advisory Board (SAB).

May 6
Nourish and Flourish: Meal Prepping and Planning 2:30 p.m.

Join us for this interactive presentation in our Nourish and Flourish Series focused on Meal Prepping and Planning. All four presentations will be from 2:30-3:30pm in the Mills...
Nourish and Flourish: Meal Prepping and Planning
May 6
2:30–3:30 p.m.
Erb Memorial Union (EMU) Mills International Center (located on the Mezzanine level, Room 102)

Join us for this interactive presentation in our Nourish and Flourish Series focused on Meal Prepping and Planning. All four presentations will be from 2:30-3:30pm in the Mills International Center (located on the Mezzanine level of the EMU, Room 102). 

This May 6 session led by Dr. Kathleen Humphries, PhD in Nutrition, will focus on topics such as how to meal plan and prep for the week. Tips for grocery shopping, saving money, and easy meals. Join us for this interactive presentation with FREE SNACKS!

You can also find out more information about food resources and other wellbeing programs on campus.

May 20
Nourish and Flourish: Food in the News 2:30 p.m.

Join us for this interactive presentation in our Nourish and Flourish Series focused on Navigating Food Information. It will be from 2:30-3:30pm in the Mills International Center...
Nourish and Flourish: Food in the News
May 20
2:30–3:30 p.m.
Erb Memorial Union (EMU) Mills International Center (located on the Mezzanine level, Room 102).

Join us for this interactive presentation in our Nourish and Flourish Series focused on Navigating Food Information. It will be from 2:30-3:30pm in the Mills International Center (located on the Mezzanine level of the EMU, Room 102).  This May 20 session led by Dr. Kathleen Humphries, PhD in Nutrition, will focus on how to interpret nutrition and health information you see online, how to identify misinformation, and more. Join us for this interactive presentation with FREE SNACKS! You can also find out more information about food resources and other wellbeing programs on campus.