What We Do

Through events, workshops and peer education, Health Education and Promotion (HEP) helps RISD students access the tools, skills and knowledge you need to achieve a personal state of wellness. Read below to learn more—or make an appointment to come see us.

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About HEP

In HEP, we provide health and wellness education across campus and lead initiatives that encourage, support and foster wellbeing. Our vision for RISD is of a community where wellbeing is a keystone of your artistic aspirations and success—and something we actively achieve through practice, both individually and together.

In service of our mission, we educate and lead initiatives across campus that encourage, support and foster a personal state of wellbeing.

Among the areas we cover are:

  • ten dimensions of wellness (emotional, social, cultural, creative, spiritual, financial, occupational, intellectual, physical and environmental)
  • sexual health and enjoyment
  • consent and healthy relationships
  • alcohol and other drug education
  • LGBTQIA+ support and education

Students can access 1:1 support through our open office hours or by appointment. You can also contact us by email if you’d like to collaborate on health education programming.

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Elyana Kadish
Elyana Kadish

Health Educator

Elyana (she/her) joined RISD in July 2020 and oversees the Health Education and Promotion office. Elyana earned her master's and bachelor's degrees from Clark University and is originally from New York. Elyana supports RISD students in all 10 dimensions of wellness and has a passion for peer-education, which she pursues through directing the Health and Wellness Ambassador program. In her free time, Elyana loves to travel, try new cuisines, and spend as much time in the water as the New England weather will allow. Elyana speaks English and Spanish and lives in Providence with her partner and two pets, Barley and Binx.

 

Contact:

401 709-8637

ekadish@risd.edu

Health and Wellness Ambassadors

Central to Health Education and Promotion (HEP) is our team of Health and Wellness Ambassadors (HAWAs). In leading campus events and workshops and providing peer-to-peer education, these student health educators play an essential role in promoting student wellbeing at RISD. Follow the link to learn more.

Learn more about the HAWAs

Contact HEP

three students outdoors behind a table with a sign that reads “Health Education and Promotion”, all in front of a red-brick building

Hours

Mon–Fri: 8:30 am–4:30 pm

Contact

Carr House, Room 204

210 Benefit Street

Providence, RI 02903

401 709-8637

healthpromotion@risd.edu

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