Health Promotion
What is Health Promotion?
Health promotion in higher education helps students stay well by creating environments that support healthy habits. Research shows that student health directly impacts academic success. The World Health Organization's Ottawa Charter (1986) shaped modern health promotion, emphasizing prevention, education, and supportive campus policies. Today, colleges offer wellness programs, mental health resources, peer education, and digital outreach to help students make informed choices.
Modern health promotion goes beyond traditional health education by addressing social, emotional, and physical factors that affect well-being. Colleges use data to guide initiatives in mental health, nutrition, stress management, and overall wellness. By fostering a culture of health, higher education institutions empower students to thrive both academically and personally.
Class / Group Presentations and Events
Student Health Services partners with SRJC's faculty, staff, and student organizations to offer trainings and events to the SRJC Community that raise mental health awareness, share resources, and build skills to support those facing mental health challenges.
Mental Health Training by the Numbers
Mental Health First Aid - 115 Staff and Students Trained
The Mental Health First Aid program teaches how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. This in-depth training provides skills needed to reach out and provide initial help and support to anyone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis.
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) - 4854 Staff and Students Trained
People trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help. Each year thousands of Americans, like you, are saying "Yes" to saving the life of a friend, colleague, sibling, or neighbor.
Informational Bookmark
Download and share our Student Health Services Informational Brochure:
Online Resources
- Wellness Resource - Canvas Course
- Mindfulness
- Mental Health Screening
- Social Media
- Newsletter
- View All Online Services
JED Campus
JED Campus is a signature program of The Jed Foundation (JED) designed to guide schools through a collaborative process of comprehensive systems, program and policy development with customized support to build upon existing student mental health, substance use and suicide prevention efforts.
Healthy and Safe Environment
We work with staff, faculty, and student groups on campus to promote a healthy environment where all students can thrive and feel supported.
Helpful Links:
For additional information, please contact Jeane Erlenborn, MPH, Coordinator, Student Health Promotion: jerlenborn@santarosa.edu.