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Student Wellness

Sometimes life just gets tough. It's filled with challenges, disappointments and setbacks. That does not make you a failure — it makes you human.

When you are starting to struggle, do not hesitate to reach out. The University is committed to providing student-focused resources that can help you get back on your feet.

When things are going “okay,” you may feel like you don't need any help. However, when you build a lifestyle that prioritizes well-being, you will be more prepared to face life's unavoidable challenges. At Texas Tech, resources for self-care and wellness are very accessible as they are right now. Take advantage of services at the university that support a balanced, healthy lifestyle.

Student Resources

TTU Recreational Sports

Fitness Classes

Fitness Classes can help you meet people with similar interests and keep you active.

Intramural Sports

Looking for a game? Want to score a touchdown, hit a home run, score a goal or putt in a birdie? From team sports that include flag football and dodgeball to individual events such as tennis and cornhole, there is something for everyone at every skill level.

Massage Therapy

Massage Therapy can be a great way to treat yourself and relieve stress.

The Aquatics Center

The Aquatics Center and the Leisure Pool offer opportunities to relax and exercise in water.

Outdoor Pursuits

The Outdoor Pursuits Center offers Weekly Activities, a Bike Shop, and Equipment Rentals so you can get out and enjoy the great outdoors.

Activities & Hospitality

Eating Healthy

Eating Healthy on campus is easy, if you follow the Quick Guides published by our campus nutritionist. Even those with dietary restrictions can find something satisfying in TTU's dining locations.

Student Health Services

Student Health Services: Student Health Services offers regular checkups and continued care for Texas Tech students.

Center for Campus Life

Joining a student organization, faith-based organization, sorority, or a fraternity can help connect you to students with similar interests and build your support network.

Student Activities Board

The Student Activities Board plans and offers over 60 FREE events per year, exclusively for Texas Tech students.

Finances

Finances can be a source of stress for many students. Red to Black offers peer-to-peer financial coaching and presentations related to spending plans, saving, and maximizing aid.

Belong at Texas Tech

Military & Veterans

Military & Veterans Programs assists veterans and their families in achieving academic, personal, and professional success.

LGBTQIA

The Office of LGBTQIA Education and Engagement serves the Texas Tech University community through the facilitation and leadership of programming and advocacy efforts aimed at strengthening the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA) community.

Diverse Success

Mentor Tech, AVID First Year Experience, First Generation Transition and Mentoring Programs, Trio Student Support Services, and the Dream Resource Center are dedicated to helping students from minoritized and underrepresented populations succeed in college and beyond.

Cultural Connections

Heritage months, lectures, and other campus-wide celebrations can give you a sense of community and connection to students, faculty, and staff who share your passions and culture. Attending these events can help you learn about cultures other than your own.

Wellness Now:

At Texas Tech

Raider Red's Food Pantry

an organization that provides students with short-term access to supplemental food. Students must be currently enrolled and bring their student ID with them at time of visit.

Therapy Assitance Online (TAO)

TAO Self-Help is a platform of tools and information organized into self-help programs with engaging videos and exercises to help you learn a variety of cognitive-behavioral (CBT) and mindfulness-based skills. This resource is free for all TTU employees and can be used anytime, anywhere you have access to the web.

Risk Intervention & Safety Education (RISE)

strives to promote a campus culture that values holistic wellness by educating students to make informed choices and treat each other with respect.

Raider Restart

a program designed to provide individualized education for students about substance use and the impact of alcohol and other drugs on student health, wellness and academic success.

Raider Recharge

a wellness coaching program that focuses on personal growth through discussion, self-reflection and interactive activities. Students will learn about topics such as stress management, healthy relationships, conflict management and more.

The Office of the Dean of Students

offers support for student needs either over the phone or virtually.

Student Counseling Center

located on campus, and is a safe community of mental health care for all Texas Tech students. The center's services include individual counseling, personal coaching, group counseling, brief couples counseling, therapy assistance online (TAO) and more.

Student Health Services

a comprehensive medical clinic that offers services such as primary and urgent care, women's health, sports medicine, lab services, x-ray services and a full-service pharmacy.

TTU Crisis Helpline

a 24-hour service to assist students experiencing a mental health or interpersonal violence crisis.

TTU Police Department

helps prevent crime on campus and disseminate safety information. They provide 24-hour law enforcement and security services for Texas Tech and the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.

The Center for Collegiate Recovery Communities

offers students in recovery a nurturing and supportive community founded on elements of continued health in recovery, connectedness in community, commitment to academics and civility in relationships.

The Office for Student Civil Rights and Sexual Misconduct

Texas Tech's Title IX Coordinator is the designated university official with primary responsibility for coordinating the university's compliance with Title IX and other federal and state laws and regulations relating to sex-based discrimination.

Wellness Now:

State & National Resources

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

a 24/7 network of local crisis centers that provide free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.

Crisis Text Line

text 741741 from anywhere in the U.S. and a live, trained crisis counselor will receive the text and respond to help you move from a hot moment to a cool moment.

Veterans Crisis Line

a free, anonymous and confidential resource that's available to anyone, even if you're not registered with Veterans Affairs (VA) or enrolled in VA health care.

The Trevor Project

the world's largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning (LGBTQ) young people.

Trans Lifeline

a trans-led organization that connects trans people to the community, support and resources they need to survive and thrive.

TX COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line

is a support line to help Texans experiencing anxiety, stress or emotional challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

StarCare Crisis Line

staffed by a dedicated team who provide 24/7 assessment and appropriate interventions and resolutions to people suffering from a mental health crisis along with a 23-hour observation unit where people in crisis can be admitted and stabilize in a less restrictive environment.

Voice of Hope

serves those affected by sexual assault through a 24-hour crisis hotline, 24-hour medical accompaniments, 24-hour sexual assault nurse examiner services, counseling, law enforcement accompaniment, case follow ups, judicial accompaniment and community education and prevention.

Women's Protective Services

combats domestic violence throughout the South Plains by offering a 24-hour crisis hotline, shelter, food, transportation, therapy, children's programs, job readiness programs and more.

Beyond Okay

Address

Texas Tech University, 2500 Broadway, Lubbock, TX 79409
Phone
806.742.2011
Email
rise@ttu.edu