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The Well-Being at Bates program is overseen by two dedicated staff members, and supported by a multidisciplinary team including administrative and clinical staff from Bates Health Services (BHS), Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), Sports Medicine (BSM), and the Office of Student Well-Being. This team works collaboratively to provide students resources, and foster dialogue and align messaging related to well-being on campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Office Staff<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Brenna Callahan, MSW<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Director of Health Services and Student Well-Being<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Brenna (she\/her)<\/h3>
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Brenna Callahan (she\/her), a 2015 graduate of Bates, serves as the Director of Health Services and Student Well-Being. She is responsible for working collaboratively with our partners at Central Maine Medical Center to support students in navigating the healthcare system and managing their medical needs on campus and directing the Office of Student Well-Being and the Well-Being at Bates program. Brenna received her Master\u2019s in Social Work at Smith College in 2020. She worked with adolescents and young adults in both school and outpatient settings, providing psychotherapy and supporting individuals in navigating the medical, mental health, and education systems. Prior to graduate school, Brenna received her Bachelor\u2019s degree in interdisciplinary studies and French and francophone studies from Bates College, and worked as the AmeriCorps VISTA at the Harward Center working with youth-focused organizations in the Lewiston\/Auburn community.
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Coordinator of Student Well-Being<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Coordinator of Student Well-Being<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Well-Being Interns<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Gabriel Gracies ’29 <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

About Gabriel (he\/him)<\/h3>
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Feray-Thea Karaismailoglu ’28<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

About Feray-Thea (she\/her)<\/h3>
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Major:<\/strong> Neuroscience & Chemistry<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hello Bobcats! I\u2019m a campus leader, mentor, mentee, learner, and community volunteer who loves bringing people together and creating spaces where everyone feels welcome. I am always looking for new experiences, and passionate about learning both inside and outside the classroom. You\u2019ll probably find me organizing for something, meeting new people at the commons, or exploring new bookstores in town. Overall, I believe some of the best parts of college come from the people you meet and the communities you build along the way. Well-Being at Bates matters to me because college can be both exciting and overwhelming, and having a supportive community makes a huge difference. I believe that taking care of ourselves allows us to show up more fully for our academics, relationships, and the communities we are part of. My favorite practice for supporting my well-being is slow mornings with conscious breathwork before the day begins and ‘ No-Work Sundays’ to have some quiet time to reset. I\u2019ve learned that giving myself space to recharge helps me feel more grounded and productive.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Caroline Vitolo ’29<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

About Caroline (she\/her)<\/h3>
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I\u2019m a sophomore Psychology major with a minor in Philosophy. Well-Being at Bates is important to me because I believe that we have to feel our best to do our best! One of my favorite practices for supporting my well-being is getting enough sleep so I can recharge and feel ready to take on the next day.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Eva Volk ’29<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Hi! My name is Eva Volk and I’m a sophomore at Bates. I’m from Vermont and I’m majoring in psychology! Well-being at Bates is especially important to me because it creates opportunities for my love of psychology to benefit my peers. My favorite way to support my own well-being is exercising to release endorphins!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Bates Health Services<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Bates has an established relationship with Central Maine Medical Center to provide expertise and care for students. CMMC is a recognized health care leader in Western and Central Maine, giving Bates students 24\/7 access to complete medical care. Students can schedule same day and future appointments by calling, emailing or walking into Health Services for visits with physicians, nurse practitioners, and nurses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Counseling and Psychological Services<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) works to support the holistic development and psychological health of Bates students. CAPS services are free and confidential for enrolled students during the academic year. We provide same day appointments to maximize accessibility and an immediacy in addressing each student\u2019s primary concerns. CAPS offers time-limited individual, group and psychiatric services, and referrals when needed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Student Well-Being<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Student Well-Being at Bates strives to empower students to engage with their health through a values-based, intentional, and harm-reduction lens. We recognize that multidimensional, lifelong practices of health and wellness evolve around individuals, the communities they occupy, and the larger world. Our mission is to promote holistic health and wellness of students and communities to ultimately thrive at Bates and beyond.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Bates Sports Medicine is committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of our student athletes. Our staff of certified athletic trainers and board certified Sports Medicine physicians offers a wide range of services. We see athletes by appointment in our clinics and provide practice, game, and event coverage on evenings and weekends to meet our athletes\u2019 acute needs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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