SheCare Wellness Pods

Promoting Mental Wellness

Coppin State University has been selected as the fourth HBCU to receive the Boris L. Henson Foundation's Self-Care Wellness Pod, SHECare Wellness Pod, in partnership with Kate Spade, New York. This partnership aims to provide a dedicated wellness space and programs for women and girls on Coppin’s campus and the extended Baltimore community. Coppin State University's commitment to mental health support and desire to extend its reach make it an ideal candidate for this initiative.

The SheCare Wellness Pod at Coppin State University will:

Offer a sanctuary for female students with frontline mental healthcare, affirming messages, self-regulation tools, and self-care practices.
Engage with licensed wellness practitioners from the Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation's Let's Talk! Resource Guide to support programming.
Provide cultural competency training for mental health providers and students.
Foster a new narrative about mental healthcare on campus.
Collaborate with community resources to redefine mental health services.

Free Integrative Wellness Sessions

Join us for a vibrant series of wellness experiences designed to help you reset, restore, and reconnect with yourself and your community. These sessions offer a variety of healing and expressive practices that support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

Explore sessions like:

Sound Healing & Meditation: Immerse yourself in calming sound baths and guided mindfulness practices to reduce stress and promote inner peace.
Yoga & Movement: From restorative yoga to energetic dance-infused sessions, move your body in ways that feel good and build resilience.
Breathwork & Mind-Body Medicine: Learn techniques to regulate your nervous system and deepen your connection between mind and body.
Creative Expression: Engage in journaling and art-based activities that foster self-reflection, emotional release, and personal growth.
Nutrition & Holistic Health: Discover how food and lifestyle choices can be powerful tools for healing and vitality.
Empowerment & Dialogue: Participate in courageous conversations and triumphant talks that center community, healing, and strength.

Explore Sessions and Register

Sign up early to reserve your spot and experience the transformation.

female identifying students promoting Black mental health wellness

Free Mental Health Therapy

Whether you're managing stress, navigating life transitions, or simply need someone to talk to, you are eligible for five (5) free therapy sessions. You may schedule with licensed therapists who are available to meet with you in a confidential setting in person, virtually, or during on campus Rest Pods scheduled hours.

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Staff

Julie Manley, Director, SheCare Wellness Pods
Alecia Taylor, Manager, SheCare Wellness Pods
Cheniya Perkins, Student Coordinator, SheCare Wellness Pods

SheCare Wellness Pods Gallery

SheCare Ribbon Cutting with Taraji P. Henson, Dr. Anthony Jenkins et al.

L to R: Julie Manley, Director of SheCare Wellness Pods; Dr. Beverly O'Bryant, Dean of CSU College of Behavioral & Social Sciences; Dr. Rolande Murray, Interim Assistant VP for Academic Affairs; Taraji P. Henson, Actress, filmmaker, and Boris L. Henson Foundation Founder; Dr. Anthony L. Jenkins, CSU President; Tracie Jade Jenkins, Boris L. Henson Foundation Executive Director; Taryn Bird, Executive Director, Social Impact, Kate Spade New York