Wellness Vending Machines
Case Western Reserve University and University Health & Counseling Services (UHCS) remain committed to supporting the health and well-being of our campus community. As part of this commitment, wellness vending machines have been placed in various campus locations to provide convenient, affordable access to health and wellness products - especially those that may be needed urgently, discreetly, or outside of regular business hours.
To ensure the long-term sustainability of this valuable resource, we are implementing change to the number of free items available to students. Beginning in July 2025, students will receive a limited allocation of free items from the wellness vending machines each academic year. Once the allocation is used, items will still be available for purchase at a low cost.
We appreciate your understanding and continued use of this service as we work to keep it accessible and available to all students.
Find a Wellness Vending Machine or Reproductive Health Kit
Click here for a guide to using the machine
See the accordion below for vending machine free allocations and costs
| Item | Free Allocation* | Cost to Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Reproductive Health | ||
| Generic Levonorgestrel 1.5mg (1ct) | 1 Free per month | $10.00 |
| Early detection pregnancy test | 1 Free per month | $02.00 |
| Condoms (Male)- large 3 pack | Always free | Always free for students/ $3.00 for everyone else |
| Condoms (Male)- standard size 3 pack | Always free | Always free for students/ $3.00 for everyone else |
| Regular Feminine Hygiene Pads (3 ct) | Always free | Always free |
| Tampons 3 ct | Always free | Always free |
| Urinary Pain Relief (12 ct) | - | $8.00 |
| KY Jelly Personal Lubricant 4 oz | - | $5.00 |
| Item | Free allocation | Cost to purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Illness | ||
| COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Kit 1 ct | - | $6.00 |
| KN95 Masks 2 ct | - | $3.00 |
| Ibuprofen tablets 4 ct | - | $5.00 |
| Acetaminophen 6 ct | - | $5.00 |
| Digital Thermometer | - | $7.00 |
| Cough Drops 16 ct | - | $6.00 |
| Liquid IV Electrolyte drink 6 ct | - | $15.00 |
| PeptoBismol, chewables | - | $7.00 |
| Antacid Chew 12ct | - | $8.00 |
| Saline Nasal Spray 1.5 fl oz | - | $6.00 |
| Item | Free allocation | Cost to purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocortisone Cream 1 oz | - | $4.00 |
| Triple Antibiotic Ointment 1oz | - | $8.00 |
| First Aid Kit 12 piece | - | $5.00 |
*Free allocations are available for CWRU students only. Faculty, staff and visitors can utilize the machines but must purchase items.
Vending Machine Locations
- Health Education Campus- 3rd floor
- Tinkham Veale University Center- 1st floor by Information desk
- Wade Commons- by vending area
- Fribley Commons- entrance to building
- Sears Library 3rd floor- by WePa machine
View map of machine locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Individuals who use the machines will be asked to enter a phone number before the machine can dispense an item. This phone number will be used to determine if individuals have a free allocation of that item available. Phone numbers are encrypted and stored by Longview International Technology Solutions Inc. (LTS), our vending supplier, for 30 days and then are purged from the system.
LTS will not share phone numbers or individual purchase information with CWRU, University Health & Counseling Services or any other outside entity. Please note that phone numbers were chosen, rather than email or student ID, to help protect student privacy.
A phone number is required to use the wellness vending machines. Students who do not wish to enter a phone number but are in need of reproductive health items can visit University Health & Counseling Services during business hours or pick up a free reproductive health kit at the locations listed below.
- Flora Stone Mather Center for Women (Tinkham Veale University Center 2nd floor)
- LGBT Center (Tinkham Veale University Center 1st floor)
- The Office of Multicultural Affairs (Sears 409)
- Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (Tomlinson Hall 203)
- Department of Athletics (Veale Convocation, Recreation and Athletic Center)
- Cleveland Institute of Music (1609 Hazel Drive)
Students who are experiencing respiratory symptoms can visit UHCS during business hours, to be tested for flu and/or COVID. Please note that UHCS cannot provide rapid antigen COVID tests for departments, large groups or events.
All items in the wellness vending machines are also available for purchase at local pharmacies.
A month is 30 days from the day you received your free item.
Yes. Faculty and staff members may purchase products from the wellness vending machines; item costs are listed in the table above.
The machines will be filled once a week. Some products may be unavailable at times.
Reproductive Health Kits
Campus community members can pick-up free reproductive health kits that include condoms, pregnancy tests, emergency contraception (Plan B) and related items from the following locations. Please check websites for office hours:
- Flora Stone Mather Center for Women (TVUC 2nd floor)
- LGBT Center (TVUC 1st floor)
- The Office of Multicultural Affairs (Sears 409)
- Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (Tomlinson Hall 203)
- Department of Athletics (Veale Convocation, Recreation and Athletic Center)
- Counseling Services (Dental Research Building 200)
- Cleveland Institute of Music (1609 Hazel Drive)
Any questions regarding the wellness vending machines or reproductive health kits can be sent to uhcs@case.edu.