The Wellness Center
The RCC Wellness Center supports the well-being of students through programs, services, and spaces that nurture the mind, body, spirit, and sense of belonging. Our work is rooted in the belief that wellness is not only the absence of illness, but also the presence of connection, community, rest, joy, and care.
The Wellness Center offers holistic and culturally responsive programming for all currently enrolled RCC students, with a commitment to centering the needs and lived experiences of BIPOC, LGBTQ+ , first-generation, and historically underserved students. Programs and services include wellness cohort groups such as Rise & Thrive: Women of Color Collective, The Shift: Men of Color Collective, LGBTQ+ affinity spaces, community care circles, self-defense training, mindfulness and restorative wellness programming, reproductive health education, psychoeducation workshops, and partnerships with local community health organizations.
The Wellness Center also coordinates health and wellness initiatives that respond to the evolving needs of our student community, including flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinics, community health referrals, advocacy and education series, and peer wellness programming. Peer Wellness Mentors support student engagement, promote wellness resources, and help connect students to care and community. Beginning in Fall 2026, students will also have access to a sensory wellness space designed to offer a calming environment for rest, grounding, and self-regulation.
Behavioral Health Services provides students with access to a clinical counselor who offers confidential support. Services may include crisis support, short-term counseling, and referrals to long-term counseling or community-based care. Behavioral Health Services can be contacted at behavioralhealth@rcc.mass.edu and is located in Building 4, Room 313.
To learn more about Wellness Center programming, connect with:
Brenda Flores
Director of SUCCESS & Wellness
Maria Alejandra Mosquera
Assoc. Director of Behavioral Health
