Health & Wellness

Resources and benefits available for employees at UNH and through USNH.  We encourage you to access and utilize these resources to support you in your health and wellness goals.


Campus Recreation - located at the Hamel Recreation Center, Campus Recreation manages several campus facilities available to support you in being active at UNH.  Some areas of Campus Recreation you can take advantage of as a Faculty/Staff member are:

  • Indoor Pool - located inside the Field House
  • Outdoor Pool - located behind Hamel Recreation Center
  • Mendum's Pond - 200 acre pond and recreation area located in Barrington.  Take your UNH ID card to the Hamel Recreation Center main desk and they will give you a sticker for free access to Mendum's Pond.
  • Camp Wildcat - A day camp held on UNH Durham campus during the summer months for children in 1st through 7th grade.
  • Group Exercise Classes - Campus recreation holds classes throughout the year that are available for a drop-in fee service, or at a reduced rate (if you are a member of the Hamel Recreation Center).

Employee Fitness Program - A  facility located on the 2nd floor of the Field House.  This fitness center is managed and operated by the UNH Kinesiology department and is open 5 days a week during the academic year and M/W/F during the summer months.  The schedule is available on their website and free of charge to use the facility for UNH employees.

SHARPP - Sexual Harassment and Rape Prevention office on campus provides services to victims/survivors of sexual violence, domestic violence and stalking regardless of gender, age, health status (including HIV-positive), physical, mental, emotional ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, socio-economic status, race, national origin, immigration status, or religious or political affiliation.

Employee Assistance Program - Provides access to information and resources to enhance your life and personal well being. For information on personal growth, emotional wellness, parenting, managing change, self assessments, online training modules, and financial calculators, this site is a comprehensive resource for you and your family.