AWARE – Student Ambassadors

AWARE: Awareness Wellness Ambassadors Reaching Everyone

Our UF CWC ambassadors provide wellness and mental health awareness outreach initiatives for the UF community and surrounding Gainesville area, as well as, reduce the stigma towards seeking mental health resources and services.

AWARE Cares

UF CWC's AWARE Ambassadors participate in numerous initiatives and outreach efforts to help spread information about mental health as well as provide support to students and refer them to the CWC's numerous services.

  • My CWC is a space to learn about services and resources available to support your mental health. Explore My CWC.

  • It can be challenging being away from school, friends, and activities but there is a simple thing you can do to get support. Learn more about Letters of Care.

  • Gator-2-Gator @ CWC is a new support initiative, where you can get connected with one of our trained student ambassadors to talk. Learn more about Gator-2-Gator.

Have a question? CONTACT US: cwc-aware@ufl.edu

INTERESTED IN BECOMING AN AWARE AMBASSADOR?

Undergrad applications are currently CLOSED and will reopen in Fall 2023.

Graduate applications are currently CLOSED and will reopen in Fall 2023.


Activities & Events

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#UFisAWARE Mental Health Awareness Week

March 27-31, 2023

UFisAWARE is a week organized by UFCWC and the AWARE ambassadors to bring awareness to the importance of student mental health at the University of Florida. Join us throughout the week of 03/27-03/31 for themed days full of exciting activities for UF students. This week is an opportunity to have important discussions around mental health, gain valuable management tools, destress, unwind, and chat with the CWC's AWARE ambassadors that help connect our campus community to mental health resources!

Schedule of Events:

03/27 - Positive Affirmations Day | 10:00AM–4:00PM at the Plaza of Americas
The purpose of this event is to challenge negative self-talk, and learn how to correct these behaviors in order to hold a higher and more positive view of oneself. Activities include mini journaling, and “Erase and Replace” Board. We would love to see our fellow students take positive steps in correcting their inner critic!

03/28 - Plant Day | 10:00AM–2:00PM on the Reitz North Lawn
Come experience the beauty of the great outdoors with us! Stop by to paint a pot and get free seeds! You will also have the opportunity to add a positive message on a leaf to our “Happy Tree,” as well as add a motivational message to kites that can be flown in the lawn.

03/29 - Healthy Habits Day | 10:00AM–4:00PM on the Reitz North Lawn
Join AWARE, Gator Well, Rec Sports, SKY, and Extreme Dance Company for an exciting day of practicing Healthy Habits! You can stop by anytime to partake in the recipe pickup and exchange to unleash your inner Gordon Ramsey! Additionally, stop by to pick up a Nature Walk Pamphlet and learn about how nature can improve mood, decrease anxiety, improve physical health…(there are countless benefits)! On top of that there will be activities hosted by Gator Well and Rec Sports and SKY will be offering introductory meditation sessions.

03/30 - Multicultural Mental Health Day | 5:00–6:30PM in Reitz Meeting Room G325
Join AWARE, Asian American Student Union, Brown Center for Leadership Changemakers, Korean Student Union, and the Collective for the Advancement of Minority Medical Scientists for Multicultural Mental Health Day. The purpose of this event is to acknowledge the importance of our unique experiences and backgrounds especially when it comes to mental health. Come out and participate in this discussion and bring questions/experiences that you would like to share on the topic!

03/31 - Art Day | 1:00-6:00PM at the Plaza of Americas
Tap into your creative side and express yourself through various artistic mediums such as tie-dying t-shirts with us. The purpose of this event is to get the creative juices flowing and experience the countless ways in which art can positively impact mental health such as reducing stress and improving overall mood.

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AWARE GRAD AMBASSADORS 2022-23

Say hello to AWARE Grad, an expansion of the AWARE student ambassador program! AWARE Grad was created to advocate for the mental health awareness and wellbeing of graduate and professional students here at the university, and provide a supportive space for professional development.

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AWARE AMBASSADORS 2022-23

Advocating for the mental health awareness and wellbeing of students at UF!

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Undergraduate Coordinator
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Other Ambassadors: Malea (Director of Internal Programming), Sofia (Director of Media & Communications), Katherine, Leah, Leann, Mikalea, Tyler, & Zoë.


CWC AWARE Ambassadors Outreach Request

Through outreach initiatives on campus AWARE seeks to reduce the stigma around seeking mental health resources and services. Please complete the AWARE Outreach Request Form if you’d like AWARE Ambassadors to provide an outreach to your class, department, or student organization.

AWARE Outreach Request Form

AWARE spotify playlist

Enjoy this collection of uplifting music curated by AWARE Ambassadors! bit.ly/cwc-uplifting

Past Events

Every year AWARE hosts several events to promote mental health across campus.