OWAHI

The Office of Wellness and Arts Health Initiatives (OWAHI) is dedicated to promoting a culture of care within the Jacobs School of Music. To this end, we provide programming, cultivate partnerships, and serve as advocates for initiatives focused on physical, mental, and emotional thriving and wellbeing within our community.

OWAHI Services

Community Drop-Ins: Take some time for self-care at our community wellness drop-ins. Sessions are every other Wednesday between 11:30am and 1:00pm in the North Side of the MAC lobby during fall semester of 2024. Come participate in mindfulness, yoga, massage, games, art, and other therapeutic activities. Events are announced weekly through our social media sites and weekly email. 

OWAHI Speaker Series: Attend talks and workshops to learn information and practical skills to thrive at Jacobs. Sessions are led by experts on all aspects of musicians health and wellbeing. Topics for the 2024-2025 school year are forthcoming.

Snacks on OWAHI: To encourage a community of care, OWAHI has complementary snacks available for students during office hours in the hallway by our office in room MU011G at Merrill Hall. These snacks are not intended to replace meals or to address issues of food insecurity. If you are having difficulties with food insecurity, please contact Crimson Cupboard at cupboard@iu.edu for help with these resources, or send us an email. We can point you in the right direction!

Hearing Health: Need some earbuds or advice on hearing health? Come by our office we will provide you with either…or both! To schedule a visit, contact us at jsomwell@indiana.edu.

Group and Individual Wellness Coaching: Need personalized advice on maintaining your physical, mental, or emotional health, or on developing good study habits? Let us know! We provide individualized and group sessions on wellness topics through our partnership with the School of Social Work. For more information or to schedule and appointment, visit our Wellness Coaching page. Appointments are free and available to all students. 

Financial Wellness: Making decisions about money can de stressful and difficult. Let us help! Through our partnership with IU's Office of Financial Wellness, we offer free individualized and group coaching sessions designed to help you manage finances. Click here to learn more.

Community Connections

At the Office of Wellness and Arts Health Initiatives (OWAHI), we harness the transformative power of music and arts to create meaningful connections beyond our campus. Our community outreach programs exemplify the Jacobs School of Music's commitment to enriching lives through the power of music and the arts.

Senior Outreach Program: Bridging Generations Though Music

Our Senior Outreach Program connects Jacobs School of Music students with local elderly communities. This intergenerational initiative sends Jacobs musicians to perform at nursing homes and senior living facilities, fostering meaningful exchanges across age groups. Students receive specialized training to create engaging performances for older adults, while gaining valuable experience and insights. The program enhances well-being for both generations, building bridges through shared musical experiences and creating moments of joy and connection.

Music and Healing Concert Series

In partnership with IU Health Bloomington Hospital, OWAHI presents the Music and Healing Concert Series. This initiative brings live music into the hospital environment, creating an uplifting atmosphere for patients, visitors, and staff. Musicians from the Jacobs School of Music perform in the hospital lobby near the food court, offering a respite from the clinical setting. These concerts aim to reduce stress and provide emotional support, showcasing the therapeutic benefits of music in healthcare settings.

To learn more about these programs or to participate, please contact us at jsomwell@indiana.edu. Join us in spreading the healing power of music throughout our community!

On the OWAHI Horizon

OWAHI is committed to growing our impact. We are actively expanding our services and forging new partnerships to enhance the well-being of both our campus community and the broader Bloomington area.