Health, Counseling, and Wellness

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What We Do

Health Services

Bard Health Services is staffed by a family physician, 3 nurse practitioners, and a part-time sports medicine physician. Care at Health Services is based on a holistic approach to treating students. The staff promotes optimum physical, emotional, intellectual, and social well being through education, preventative and primary care.

Health Services
Counseling

Bard Counseling Services is staffed by clinical social workers, mental health counselors, psychologists, a consulting psychiatrist, and a consulting nutritionist. Staff members provide short-term, problem-focused treatment, crisis intervention, groups, workshops, and referrals to local physicians, psychiatrists, and psychotherapists.
Counseling Services
Wellness

The Bard Wellness Education Office coordinates a range of events and programs to help students reduce stress, practice good self-care, and create their best life. The office supports students’ physical, mental, social, environmental, spiritual, and academic health.
Wellness Services

HCW Events

10/15
Wednesday

Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Stevenson Athletic Center, Squash Courts 7:30 am – 8:15 am EDT/GMT-4
This indoor cycle class focuses on endurance, strength, intervals, high intensity, and recovery with an upbeat playlist to keep you moving! Many different techniques are used to work the legs, core, and arms making this class a full body workout! All fitness levels are welcome and encouraged to attend. Please bring sneakers (or clip-in cycling shoes), water, and a small towel.

7:30 am – 8:15 am EDT/GMT-4 Stevenson Athletic Center, Squash Courts
10/16
Thursday

Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Stevenson Athletic Center, Squash Courts 12:15 pm – 1:00 pm EDT/GMT-4
This indoor cycle class focuses on endurance, strength, intervals, high intensity, and recovery with an upbeat playlist to keep you moving! Many different techniques are used to work the legs, core, and arms making this class a full body workout! All fitness levels are welcome and encouraged to attend. Please bring sneakers (or clip-in cycling shoes), water, and a small towel.

12:15 pm – 1:00 pm EDT/GMT-4 Stevenson Athletic Center, Squash Courts
10/21
Tuesday

Tuesday, October 14, 2025
With Dr. Sarah Heslip
Many insurance plans are accepted
Inquire about discounted rates for students, faculty, and staff
Center for Spiritual Life ( Lower level of Resnick Commons Village A ) 9:00 am – 5:00 pm EDT/GMT-4
Acupuncture treats: anxiety, depression, physical pain, acute and chronic conditions and more. Schedule an appointment by texting or calling
Dr. Sarah Heslip at (413) 884-2798. Please inquire about insurance.

9:00 am – 5:00 pm EDT/GMT-4 Center for Spiritual Life ( Lower level of Resnick Commons Village A )
10/21
Tuesday

Tuesday, October 14, 2025
A 1-1 personalized guidance for accessing food resources.
Wellness Education Office 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm EDT/GMT-4
If you're experiencing food insecurity during the semester, you're not alone. Nourish@bard is here to support you with dignity and care. Please email [email protected] for an appointment to determine if you qualify.

2:00 pm – 6:00 pm EDT/GMT-4 Wellness Education Office
10/21
Tuesday

Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Stevenson Athletic Center, Classroom 1 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm EDT/GMT-4
Power Vinyasa focuses on building whole body strength and flexibility through a quick paced yoga flow. Incorporating lunges, squats, core work and balance postures, this challenging practice will make you sweat as you match breath and movement. Class will conclude with a wind-down to send you out the door feeling grounded.

5:30 pm – 6:30 pm EDT/GMT-4 Stevenson Athletic Center, Classroom 1

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