Happening Today: RIH Open House
See the Space . Meet the Team . Find Your Support
Welcome, Retrievers! If you've never had the opportunity to come to Retriever Integrated Health to see our facility, now is the time! Stop by and meet the mental health, medical, and administrative staff, as well as the Office of Health Promotion staff.
The Center for Well-Being (2nd Floor)
Today, Tuesday, Feb 3 | 3–5 PM
What's happening:
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Meet mental health, medical, administrative, and Health Promotion staff
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Learn about programs and services for holistic student wellness
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Community acupuncture
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Blood pressure and weight checks
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Guided meditation and breathing in the Mind Spa
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Space tours, snacks, and giveaways
This event is open for full participation by all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable federal law, state law, and the University's
nondiscrimination policy.
Take a break from your busy schedule and relax with free community acupuncture at UMBC. Licensed acupuncturists will be on site to guide you through a calming, restorative experience.
Date : Thursday, September 25, 2025
Time : 11 AM – 1 PM
Location : Center for Well-Being, Room 118
Retriever Integrated Health invites all UMBC students, faculty, and staff to enjoy free acupuncture sessions with a licensed acupuncturist. It's the perfect chance to relax, ask questions, and experience this ancient healing practice.
Bonus: Free refreshments and wellness goodies available while you wait.
No appointment needed — just walk in.
Open to all students, faculty, and staff.
Completely free!!
If you need any accommodations to participate in this event, please contact Retriever Integrated Health at rih@umbc.edu or call +1 (410) 455-2542 as soon as possible.
Come by, recharge, and take care of yourself today. We hope to see you there!
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September is Sexual Health Awareness Month
Read more to learn about the importance of sexual health!
September is Sexual Health Awareness month! Sexual health is about more than sex - it's being able to recognize and maintain healthy relationships, understanding your body, exploring your sexuality, promoting healthy sexual behaviors, and preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unplanned pregnancy. There is a lot that falls under the comprehensive sexual health umbrella.
Here are a few tools to help you learn more about your sexual health:
The first step to any sexual activity is always to obtain consent with a sexual partner(s)
- Consenting to and obtaining consent for sexual activity is a requirement of engaging in sexual activity.
- You must ask someone if they want to have sex or be touched (kissing, hugging, etc.).
- If someone says "no", then you must stop immediately. Remember, the absence of "no" does not mean "yes."
Once you have consented/received consent, you must now protect yourself and your partner(s). Contraceptive methods work well to prevent STIs and/or pregnancy, when used correctly.
- If you choose to engage in sexual activity, use condoms (external or internal) or dental dams (for oral sex) every time.
- Abstinence is the only 100% contraceptive method that can prevent pregnancy and STI transmission.
- Birth control prevents pregnancy but does not prevent STIs - condoms and birth control work together.
- The Office of Health Promotion has condoms (internal and external), lubricant, and dental dams available for all students free of cost.
If you are sexually active, it is critical to know your status and your partners.
- Get tested regularly for STIs. Find free (and confidential) testing sites here.
- If you ever experience itching, burning, bleeding (outside of menstruating), or discolored discharge in your genital area, then see your health provider immediately.
Sexual health also includes having open conversations with your friends and partners about healthy relationships and behaviors.
- Know the difference between healthy and unhealthy relationships.
- Practice healthy communication skills with everyone in your life - romantic and platonic.
Remember, it is your responsibility to protect yourself and your sexual partner(s) from STIs. This month (and beyond), challenge yourself to have open conversations with your friends and sexual partner(s) about all things sexual health. Remember, sexual health is about more than just sex!
If you would like additional information, check out the resources listed below:
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Response to Events at U.S. Capitol
acknowledging and supporting you in equity and wellness
In light of the recent attack on our democracy and associated concerns of safety, University Health Services and the Counseling Center extend our support to those affected. University Health Services and the Counseling Center completely denounce the deplorable acts committed in the U.S. capitol on January 6, 2021. These violent, threatening, and racially and culturally intimidating acts are disturbing, and we must not normalize this horrifying behavior. It is not lost on us that the nature of the response to this insurrection compared to law enforcement response to peaceful protests in the past may be triggering for many. We acknowledge the impact on our community and recognize that direct or indirect exposure to such events can be troubling, concerning, or traumatizing and result in many emotional reactions, included but not limited to those of fear, astonishment, frustration, hopelessness, anger, distrust, and distraught.
Counseling Center Resources:
As always, if you are in distress, please know we are here to help. Students may contact the Counseling Center between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday – Friday at 410-455-2472. If you have mental health concerns outside of regular business hours and wish to speak with someone from our After-Hours Support Line, please call 410-455-3230. As such events can have a significant impact on our ability to self-regulate and feel safe and at peace, please utilize the self-care techniques and strategies that can be found on our Instagram and Facebook platforms at @umbccounseling.
Additional Resources:
UMBC Together Beyond Election 2020/Support and Care Resources
Managing stress related to political change
How To Cope With Trauma In A Time Of Civil Unrest
Coping After Disaster
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