UC MERCED HEALTH & WELLNESS RESOURCES
Suggested Promotion Timeline
2026–2027 Academic Year
September
- Aug 31: Share Student Health Service Highlights and CAPS September workshops/events in your slide deck.
- Sept 7 — Suicide Prevention Week: Share UC Merced Mental Health Resources in your slide deck. Contact khlubik@ucmerced.edu, for a physical copy of the UC Merced Mental Health Resources poster.
- Sept 14: Include Wellness Kiosks promotion in your slide deck.
- Sept 21: Post the “What Can You Get in the Health Promotion Office?” flyer on Canvas or in department spaces. Contact Kristin Hlubik, khlubik@ucmerced.edu, for physical copies of the postcard version.
- Sept 28: Share Wellness Hotspots and CAPS October workshops/events.
October
- Oct 5 — Dating & Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Share event info and C.A.R.E. Advocacy Services.
- Oct 12: Promote Black Girl Doctor Coaching Sessions ahead of midterms.
- Oct 19: Promote Safer Party Kits and Overdose Prevention Kits for Halloween and Treats ‘n Beats.
- Oct 26 — Eye Health Awareness Month: Share Optometry Services and CAPS November workshops/events.
November
- Nov 2: Promote Sleep Kits around the Daylight Saving time change.
- Nov 9 — Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week: Share Food Pantry and Additional Resources During Benefits Delay.
- Nov 16 — Great American Smokeout: Promote Quit Kits and the Vape Exchange Program.
- Nov 23: Share Student Health Over-the-Counter Products and CAPS December workshops/events.
December
- Nov 30: Share UCSHIP Benefits information.
- Dec 7 — Finals: Promote Finals Pop-up events.
SPRING 2027
January
- Jan 18: Share the Student Wellness Map.
- Jan 25: Share CAPS February workshops/events.
February
- Feb 1: Share Mental Health Resources.
- Feb 8 — Condom Week: Promote Safer Sex Kits.
- Feb 22: Share CAPS March workshops/events.
March
- Mar 1: Promote Black Girl Doctor Coaching Sessions ahead of midterms.
- Mar 8 — Sleep Awareness Week: Promote Sleep Kits for Daylight Saving.
- Mar 15: Promote Safer Party Kits and Overdose Prevention Kits ahead of Spring Break.
- Mar 22 — Spring Recess
- Mar 29: Share CAPS April workshops/events.
April
- Apr 5 — Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Share C.A.R.E. Advocacy Services and Sexual Assault Awarness Month events.
- Apr 26: Share CAPS May workshops/events.
May
- May 3: Promote Finals Pop-up events.
For physical copies of any resource, contact Kristin Hlubik (khlubik@ucmerced.edu).
