The Den
The DEN Wellness Center seeks to promote holistic student wellbeing through the promotion of health and wellness outreach. We aspire to help students recognize the inherent connection between mental health, health, and wellness and the value that this knowledge holds in supporting their own wellbeing while on campus. In collaboration with the office of Counseling & Wellness, we strive to cultivate an inclusive campus community experience by creating safe and more supportive environments for students to explore and overcome challenges connected to life and learning through campus collaborations, partnerships, evidence-based practices and through a Systemic and Assets-based framework.
DEN HOURS
Monday – Thursday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Floyd 136
Free and open to all WSU Tri-Cities students, staff, and faculty (valid WSU ID and workout-appropriate clothing required upon entry).
Contact Us
Sylvia Rangel van Breda Vriesman, M.A. LMFT
Assistant Director of Student Services, Student Counselor of Counseling and Wellness, Campus Rec
Counseling Office
Floyd 101A
Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Closed all WSU holidays
Featured Services
These services are provided at no charge to currently-enrolled, degree-seeking WSU Tri-Cities students thanks to support by the Student and Activities Fee.
Gym Facility
Looking to get fit and stay active? You’ve come to the right place. Whether you are new to exercise, a seasoned athlete, or somewhere in between, membership to the DEN gym facility can help you reach your health and fitness goals.
Workout Equipment
- Squat racks
- Dumbbells
- Medicine balls
- Kettlebells
- Treadmills
- Elliptical
- Stair climber
- Yoga mats
Sports Equipment (Available for Checkout)
- Badminton racquets & shuttlecocks
- Spikeball set
- Dodgeballs
- Frisbees
- Bru bag
- Soccer balls
- Volleyballs
- Footballs
- Basketballs
- Tennis racquets and balls
Wellness Programming
We offer several stepped-care engagement opportunities aimed at increasing psychoeducational awareness and skill attainment of mental health and wellness-related topics. Through our Peer Education Programs, Cougs Reaching Cougs and Health Promotion, we reach diverse student audiences with our innovative and creative interventions.
Zen DEN Lounge
Located in the DEN Wellness Center, here you’ll find a calming, quiet environment in this wellness hub aimed at rest, recharge, and relaxation.
Calming Cave
Whether you’re looking for a quiet place to Zen out, pray, or calm down, we got you covered! Formally known as the ’Meditation Room’, this wellness hub is now in the DEN Wellness Center.
Outdoor Rec Rentals
We offer a wide range of resources and outdoor equipment available for check-out that can be used to explore the great landscape of Eastern Washington. Stop by during the DEN hours of operation to begin your next adventure!
Virtual Resources
Peer Education Programs
The Peer Education Programs, Cougs Reaching Cougs and Peer Health Promotion, offers students the opportunity to gain first-hand experience working in the mental health and wellness fields with an emphasis on valuing and respecting diversity among individuals. The primary focus of their work is on outreach and psychoeducational activities that provide stepped-care wellness support for students and the campus community and in turn build foundational professional skills to work in behavioral and/or health-related fields. The Peer Educator Teams work under the close guidance of the current licensed mental health clinician.
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