Health and Wellness
Supporting your well-being at Malone University
At Malone University, we are committed to nurturing every aspect of your well-being—physical, emotional, social, and spiritual. Our comprehensive wellness resources are designed to support your holistic development throughout your college journey.
The Counseling Center offers confidential, professional mental health services to help you navigate challenges ranging from homesickness to more complex concerns. For your physical health needs, the Health Center provides primary care services staffed by qualified medical professionals. To promote an active lifestyle, our modern Wellness Center features state-of-the-art fitness equipment, group exercise classes, and personal training options. These services are integral to fostering a supportive community where you can thrive academically and personally.
Counseling Center
Directed by a licensed counselor, Malone’s Counseling Center offers free, confidential short-term counseling—both in-person and virtual—to support current students’ mental, emotional, and spiritual health throughout their college journey.
Types of services and scope of services
We are located in the Randall Campus Center (The Barn), on the third floor. Individual counseling sessions can be held on campus in-person or by telehealth (virtual) sessions using a HIPPA-compliant, confidential online platform.
Our short-term counseling services address common issues experienced during the college experience. There is no set limit to the number of sessions; however, if a student needs longer-term and/or specialized treatment, the counselor will work with the student to find the appropriate counseling services and resources within the community.
Some examples of common issues addressed in short-term counseling are:
- Academic Performance Concerns
- Vocational/Career Issues
- Relationship Problems
- Adjustment Issues
- Stress
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Anger Management
- Grief/Loss Issues
- Spiritual Concerns
- Health and Wellness Issues
Some issues, such as the need for weekly, long-term counseling due to a history of psychiatric concerns, may require a referral to services outside of the Counseling Center:
- Multiple hospitalizations
- Several suicidal behaviors and/or attempts
- Unmanaged psychotic symptoms
- Instances in which short-term counseling may be harmful or not beneficial
- Need for on-going medication management for mental health disorders, such as Attention-Deficit Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, etc.
- Chronic and significant substance abuse issues that are impairing current functioning
- Presence of a significant and/or chronic eating disorder that has not previously been treated and/or has the potential to impact the health and welfare of the individual
Hours of operation, fees, and appointments
The Counseling Center usually has appointments available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. during the fall and spring semesters. The director is also on-call for after-hours emergency consultation on an as-needed basis.
Our counseling services are free of charge for students who are currently enrolled at Malone. If you prefer to seek counseling outside of Malone and you don’t have a counselor in the community, please contact us for a referral.
To make an appointment, call 330-471-8711 or email counselingcenter@malone.edu. Let us know the reason you’re seeking counseling and how urgent your need is. If you are in crisis and/or if you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, please let us know so we can respond to you as quickly as possible.
Confidentiality
Generally, the information you share during counseling sessions will be confidential. The exceptions to confidentiality involve harm and imminent danger to you or to others. In these circumstances, confidentiality will be breached to protect you and/or others.
Crisis/Emergency Information
In case of a mental health emergency or crisis, please contact:
- The Malone University Counseling Center (during weekdays and normal hours): 330-471-8711.
- Campus Safety and Security (after hours or if someone from the Counseling Center cannot be reached): 330-471-8111 or 911
- Crisis Intervention of Stark County Hotline: 330-452-6000
- 988 Suicide and Crisis & Crisis Lifeline: call 988
- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
Student Health Center
Malone University’s Health Center, located in Whittier Hall, provides full-time students with convenient access to a range of medical services. Staffed by experienced professionals, the center is dedicated to supporting the physical well-being of the Malone community.
Under the medical direction of Jackson Family Practice, students are welcome to use the clinic for an evaluation of illnesses and injuries. Student IDs are required to use the Health Center. Our nurse holds regular office hours and students can schedule virtual appointments with a physician and physician assistant if needed.
Services include:
- Nurse assessments
- Physician assistant virtual visits*
- TB skin testing
- Over-the-counter medications
- Laboratory services
- Allergy injections
- Medication monitoring
- Weight monitoring
- Blood pressure and blood sugar monitoring
- Sick trays
- Education programs and health literature
Wellness Center
Our wellness center is a modern, fully equipped facility designed to support your physical health and overall well-being. Open to all full- and part-time students, it features a weight room, cardio equipment, and offers group fitness classes like Zumba, Pilates, and Yoga each semester. Certified personal trainers are available to help you meet your fitness goals, and students can take advantage of free fitness assessments and health checks.
Whether you’re aiming to stay active, relieve stress, or build healthy habits, the Wellness Center provides the resources and supportive community to help you thrive.
Please present your student ID upon entering. If you do not have an ID, contact the wellness center director for a pass.
Wellness Center Highlights
- More than 30 cardiovascular machines
- Life Fitness, Hammer Strength, and free weights
- Fitness assessments available for free for students
- Quick checks of body composition and blood pressure
- Certified personal trainers on staff
- Tours available
- Annual fitness competitions
- Student Wellness Council
- Friendly and helpful atmosphere
Appropriate attire for the Wellness Center
- Workout shoes: no flip-flops, sandals, or boots. Shoes that do not cover the forefoot do not protect the entire foot from injury, and should not be worn in the gym. Boots can be damaging to equipment.
- Full-length shirt: the shirt should cover the full torso (chest and back, with no skin showing above bottoms. This policy is in place to protect against the transmission of viruses and infections.
- Work out bottoms: pants or shorts with belts, studs, rivets, or zippers are not permitted because they can tear the vinyl of workout pads and benches, causing germs and bacteria to grow within the padding and posing risk to gym members. Shorts cannot expose the buttocks.
- Attire should be modest and aligned with the Malone University community agreement. Patrons who are not dressed according to these standards will be asked to change before returning to work out.
Meet the health and wellness team
