Supporting student health and well-being is a mark of a caring campus and can help students persist. The 2024 National College Health Assessment of 1,200 UWM students linked overall health with persistence. Students who reported having better health had less intention to drop out compared to those who reported having worse health. Among those who said they were likely to leave UWM early, 1 in 4 cited an ongoing physical or mental health condition as a reason.
Instructors are often a primary point of contact for students. Please be observant about students’ stress, personal crises, and well-being, and compassionately refer them to these resources:
- Self Care Wellness Hub
- You @ UWM – you.uwm.edu
- For students looking for self-care tips, guidance, self-assessments, and other resources to keep their academics, well-being, and social connections on track.
- On-Campus Mindfulness Spots and Resources
- uwm.edu/wellness/mindfulness
- For students looking for places to ground themselves and be mindful on campus. Additionally, this page offers techniques and online tips for students just getting started with mindfulness.
- Online Discussion Platform
- Togtherall – togetherall.com
- For students looking to take the next step on their mental health journey by connecting virtually with others who might be facing similar issues.
- Brief Conversations with a Counselor
- Let’s Talk – uwm.edu/wellness/counseling/lets-talk
- For students who want to talk about a concern with a counselor from the Student Health and Wellness Center, without having to start therapy.
- Alcohol and Other Drug Support
- BASICS – uwm.edu/BASICS
- For students who want to explore their use of alcohol and other drugs in a confidential and non-judgmental setting.
- Counseling Services
- Student Health and Wellness Center – uwm.edu/wellness/counseling
- For students ready for short-term in-person or virtual individual, couples, or group therapy with a counselor at UWM. Psychiatry and case management services are also available.
- Virtual Therapy and Coaching
- Mantra Health – mantrahealth.com/milwaukee
- For students seeking day or night, weekday or weekend access to virtual therapy, self-help resources, productivity coaching, and more in an iOS and Android App.
- Call – Text – Video Chat Support and Crisis
- UW Mental Health Support 24/7 – 1-888-531-2142
- For students or a loved one facing a mental health crisis or in need of immediate support. Text and video chat support available 12/7 and call support available 24/7. Available in Mantra Health mantrahealth.com/milwaukee
- Medical Services
- Student Health and Wellness Center medical services include outpatient preventative care and treatment for common illnesses and minor injuries.
- Support U
- Support U provides supports of all kinds’ for students… and update the link: UWM is Here to Support You – UW-Milwaukee
- Victim Advocacy for Survivors of Sexual and Relationship Violence
- Survivor Support & Victim Advocacy Services provides free, confidential advocacy and support to UWM student victim/survivors of sexual assault, sexual harassment, dating violence, domestic violence and/or stalking.
- Hate/Bias Incidents
- UWM is committed to creating and supporting a campus climate that is respectful and supportive of all who study, live, or work on campus, or participate in campus activities. UWM students and employees who have been subjected to, or who have witnessed, an incident of bias or hate are encouraged to submit a hate/bias incident report. UWM can provide support or resources to those involved in the incident.
- Find more information about hate- or bias-motivated incidents, as well as UWM’s Discriminatory Conduct Policy and other resources, on UWM’s hate/bias webpage.