Alcorn State University’s Office of Student Health and Well-Being is strengthening its commitment to student success by expanding its on-campus health and well-being services.
The office, located in Rowan Hall, offers comprehensive physical and mental health support, including general health treatments, lab work, and professional counseling.
The expansion comes in response to a 2025 study from the American College Health Association (ACHA), which found that only 52% of students prioritize their health and well-being. Furthermore, the study revealed that only 37.8% of students received psychological or mental health services in the past year, and 55% reported experiencing depression.
Dorothy Davis, executive director of student health and well-being services, believes a student’s health is the foundation for achieving their personal and professional goals.
“We believe that a student’s health is the foundation for achieving their personal and professional goals,” Davis said. “We are committed to providing services and programs that support their physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being.”
The Office of Student Health and Well-Being provides a wide range of services for physical health issues such as colds, urinary tract infections, and allergies, as well as lab work, including pregnancy and HIV testing.
Additionally, the office offers a safe space for students to discuss challenges related to family, relationships, or academic stress.
Catrina Hardy, coordinator of student well-being, is new to the team, starting her role in August 2025. She brings a wealth of experience from her previous role as assistant director of Title IX and Compliance at Talladega College. She emphasized that the office is a resource for all students, not just those who are physically ill.
“Many students believe our department is only for those who are physically ill, but you do not have to be sick or dealing with a mental health issue to seek support. Whether it is family challenges, relationship concerns, or academic stress, we are here to support students in every aspect of their well-being,” said Hardy.
Student-led organizations like the ASU H.E.R.O.E.S. (Health Educators Reaching Other Students) also play a key role in promoting health awareness through peer-to-peer education. These groups host health-related programs throughout the year, encouraging students to seek professional help when needed.
The center operates on a confidential, walk-in basis, and a voluntary health insurance plan is also available for full-time students.
For more about the Office of Student Health and Well-Being, email [email protected] or call .
