Health & Wellness
Staff Wellness Update
January Wellness - A Perfect Time to Reset
January is the perfect time to plan your new year. Simple, sustainable, everyday habits like mindfulness, movement, good sleep, and connection to support emotional health, shifting focus from big resolutions to small, consistent actions for balance. These accessible practices help manage stress, improve mood, and build resilience, integrating care for your mind into daily life rather than requiring drastic changes.
Week 1: Check In With Yourself
January is a good time to pause and check in—mentally and emotionally. Notice how you’re feeling and honor what you need. Self-awareness is the first step in caring for your mental health.
Wellness Reminder: Take a quiet moment today just for you.
Week 2: Small Self-Care Matters
Self-care doesn’t have to be big or time-consuming. Small moments—hydrating, stretching, breathing—can make a big difference in your day.
Wellness Reminder: Choose one small act of self-care today.
Week 3: You Don’t Have to Do It All
Mental wellness includes setting boundaries and asking for help. It’s okay to say no, take a break, or lean on others when needed.
Wellness Reminder: Give yourself permission to let something go.
Week 4: Rest, Reflect & Reconnect
As January comes to a close, focus on rest and reflection. Celebrate the progress you’ve made and reconnect with what brings you peace.
Wellness Reminder: Write down one thing you’re grateful for today.
Community Events
Hip Hop Aerobics
Mondays and Thursdays at 6pm
$40 a month or $10 a session
- Doris Miller Community Center
- 1020 Elm Avenue
- Waco, Texas 76704
Doris Miller Community Center
Doris Miller Community Center offers memberships and day passes to its wellness center, which features a wide variety of weight and cardio machines to help you achieve your fitness goals. Purchase a day pass for just $2 or buy a 30-day membership for $30 (good for 30 visits taken at any time).
Click here for more information.
Wellness Center Hours
- Monday-Thursday | 9 am – 8:30 pm
- Friday | 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Saturday | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Hotlines
- MCOT (Mobile Crisis Outreach Team), 1-866-752-3451
- Suicide/Crisis Hotline, 988 or Text "TX" to 988
- Veterans Crisis Line, 988 and Press 1, or Text 838255
- Texas Youth Hotline, 800-210-2278
- If you are experiencing an emergency dial 911 for immediate assistance!
- Live help finding resources:
- National Alliance on Mental Health, 800-950-6264 (M-F, 9am-9pm CT)
- 2-1-1 Texas Connecting People and Services