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Health and Wellness at St. Mary’s

St. Mary’s University Student Health and Wellness Programs provide holistic care and services to support our students’ health, well-being, and personal development.

Student Health and Wellness Programs work together to support students’ holistic wellness journey. Most services are located in the Center for Life Directions building. The Student Health Center is in Charles Francis Hall.


  • Excellence In Mental Health and Well-Being

    The Student Health and Wellness Programs at
    St. Mary’s University has been awarded with the Insight Into Academia 2025 Excellence in Mental Health and Well-Being Award.

    Insight into Academia Excellence in Mental Health and Well Being

Student Counseling Center

The Student Counseling Center supports current St. Mary’s students with single-session therapy, individual counseling, couples counseling, group counseling and psychiatric services. The center uses a short-term counseling mode but may provide referrals for students needing services not offered. All services are free to current students.

  • Appointments and Support

    210-436-3135
    During business hours

    24/7 Crisis Support

    210-825-3622
    With the Rattler Help Line



Student Health Center

The Student Health Center is a primary care health clinic. All enrolled students are eligible to receive care. For those enrolled in the Student Health Insurance Plan, there is a co-pay per office visit for covered services. Students who have other insurance or no insurance will be responsible for the cost of the office visit and any additional charges for lab, medications and procedures performed in the clinic. Students can make appointments via Gateway.

For appointments and questions, call 210-436-3506.


Student Accessibility Services

Student Accessibility Services offers services and accommodations for students with documented disabilities. Covered disabilities include but are not limited to medical and mental health conditions. To apply for services, students must schedule an appointment and provide appropriate documentation of their disability and requested accommodations. The appointment will identify needs, required documentation and assistance options.

For appointments and questions, call 210-436-3135.


Wellness Programs

The eight dimensions of Rattler Wellness: Spiritual, Physical, Emotional, Financial, Social, Vocational, Environmental and Intellectual.

Wellness Programs provide opportunities for St. Mary’s University students to enhance their holistic well-being. Through participation in our events and services, our students will cultivate their wellness and develop sustainable lifelong practices. Our team, including Peer Health Educators and a Wellness Coordinator, provides a full calendar of programs, events and trainings to aid in students’ awareness of the eight dimensions of wellness.

Wellness Programs offers a Confidential Advocate Program, Wellness Coaching, It’s On Us (Student Group), Rattler Den (food pantry), federal benefit application assistance and various events/presentations surrounding topics such as self-care, alcohol education, stress management, healthy eating and more!

Contact us to schedule an appointment or to learn more at 210-436-3837 or wellness@stmarytx.edu.


  • Contact Us

    Health Center 210-436-3506
    Student Accessibility Services 210-436-3135
    Wellness Programs 210-436-3837
    Student Counseling Center 210-436-3135

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