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.
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
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 Courts7:30 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 Courts12:15 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.
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.
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 Stevenson Athletic Center, Classroom 15:30 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.