SheCare Wellness Pods - HU Student Counseling Center

Outreach

SheCare Wellness Pods (SCWP)

The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation (BLHF) and Kate Spade New York (KSNY) partnered to create more access to culturally competent mental health resources by jointly launching the SheCare Wellness Pods on HBCU campuses. Hampton University was selected as the second HBCU in the country to receive the wellness pods, which opened its doors on November 1, 2023. The first-of-its-kind program, which was concepted by actress and founder of The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation, Taraji P. Henson, the SheCare Wellness Pods are designed to create an environment that stimulates joy, peace and serenity through individual therapy and integrative wellness services.

Click the button below to sign up to use a SheCare Wellness Pod.

Integrative Wellness Services

Hampton University students are invited to participate in integrative wellness services to include Sound Bowl, Art Therapy, Zumba, “Food and Mood” and Herbalism. As part of the BLHF and KSNY partnership, the SCWP also provides female-identifying students the option to receive brief individual telehealth appointments through community mental health providers.

Art Therapy by Tuesdai

Art therapy is a mental health profession that enriches the lives of individuals, families, and communities through active art-making, creative process, applied psychological theory, and human experience within a psychotherapeutic relationship.

Sound Bath Meditation by Ursi

Join us for a rejuvenating Sound Bath Meditation, led by Ursi Salkey, Sound practitioner. Lie comfortably as you are “bathed” in soothing sound waves produced by crystal singing bowls, gongs, and chimes, promoting relaxation, stress relief, and mental clarity. Sign up today and make self-care a priority in your university journey!

Aromatherapy & Herbalism by Loni

Explore the ancient & sacred art/science of Herbalism & Aromatherapy for beginners and enthusiasts alike. This class shares the therapeutic use of essential oils & herbs to promote physical, emotional, & spiritual well-being. Every class begins with a meditation & smudging ceremony. We move on to discuss what herbs/scents we’ll be using that day. Every student creates an herbal masterpiece & each class ends with setting intentions & Q/A.

Food + Mood Vegan Cooking by Chef Charlise

Chef Charlise, with her extensive background in vegan cuisine, will lead “Empower Your Plate: Unveiling Plant-Based Wellness” for SheCare Wellness students at Hampton University. This program offers virtual and in-person cooking classes that highlight the positive impacts of plant-based eating on mental and physical health, promoting a holistic approach to wellness.

How to Access Individual Therapy at the Pods

Students seeking individual therapy services can access providers from the Boris L. Henson Foundation through the SheCare Wellness Pods. To schedule a consultation, students should review the bios linked below, select their preferred provider, and click on the “Signup for Individual Therapy Services” to complete the form. The chosen provider will then reach out to coordinate the consultation and begin virtual services.

The Student Counseling Center remains the primary individual therapy resource for HU students, providing both in-person and virtual mental health care to our enrolled Pirates.

- To sign up for services at the SCWP, please utilize the button below.
- To schedule an appointment with the Student Counseling Center, please contact 757-727-5617.

Available SCWP Therapy Services Providers

SCWP Providers are community mental health providers who serve as secondary resources for female-identifying students who are interested in engaging in individual therapy via telehealth at the SheCare Wellness Pods.