Student Resources

Mental health and wellness support 

University Health Services (UHS) provides a variety of excellent mental health support services to students. Most services are free of charge, and there are a variety of ways to connect: 

• For urgent/crisis mental health support – Call 608-265-5600 (option 9) to get connected immediately with an on-call provider 24/7, 365 days a year
• Getting Started – Schedule an access appointment by calling tel:608-265-5600 (option 2). This appointment helps connect students with a variety of mental health services best able to support them.  
• UWill – All UW students have access to UWill, a free, flexible virtual counseling service for UW students. This is accessible 24/7 and does not require an appointment to access. Simply sign up. Appointments are typically available within 24 hours.
• Let’s Talk - free, confidential consultations with a UHS staff member. Available in-person or virtually – see schedule on website for times/locations.

Peer Wellness Coaching – individualized and group coaching (Wellbeing Community Group) opportunities for students to build self-awareness, reflect, and outline goals for their general wellbeing through a peer-to-peer format.

Academic support resources 

• Academic policy issues, questions, and approvals – Contact your Academic Dean’s Office  
• Course selection, degree progression, and other academic planning questions – Contact your assigned Academic Advisor
  • More information about academic advising
• Free tutoring options and campus learning centers
• Career advising and other career resources

Food resources 

• Comprehensive listing of on-campus and off-campus food access resources
• Open Seat Food Pantry   
• BadgerFare – Emergency support for food access, which provides $75 to eligible students to access on-campus food options

Legal resources 

• Law for Learners – free legal advice and referrals for a variety of legal issues, ranging from housing, immigration, family issues, etc.
• Neighborhood Law Clinic – Through the Law School, free legal information and, in some cases, full legal representation for legal problems with rental housing and employment law

Confidential support sources

• UHS Survivor Services – Provides victim advocacy,y including emotionally supportive counseling, case management, support groups, and information/referral 608-265-5600 (option 3)
• UHS Mental Health Services – Provides mental health services including individual, group, couples/partner counseling, case management, support groups, and information/referral 608-265-5600 (option 2)
• UHS Medical Services – Offers a range of medical services, including treatment of injuries, emergency contraception, pregnancy testing, HIV testing and screening, and treatment for other STIs 608-265-5600 (option 1)
• RCC Sexual Violence Resource Center – This free, confidential community resource provides advocacy services for survivors of past or recent sexual violence, including emotional support, medical and legal advocacy, and navigating options.