Summer eligibility for service at the Student Health and Wellness Center begins Monday, May 19. Visit our eligibility page to learn more.
Welcome to the Student Health and Wellness Center (SHAW)! We are here to help you reach your full potential for health and well-being through our medical care, counseling services, health promotion, and victim advocacy.
How We Help
Medical Services
Necessary health services for students
Physicians and nurse practitioners treat illness and injury along with a team that includes nurses, a dietician, medical assistants, and laboratory technologists.
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Counseling Services
We offer a wide range of mental health services.
Mental health providers offer short-term psychotherapy, crisis stabilization, case management and medication evaluation and follow up care.
Learn more about Counseling Services
Health Promotion
Promoting student well-being and academic success
Health educators work with Peer Health Advocates (fellow students) and other campus partners to promote healthy lifestyle choices and a healthier campus community for all of us.
Promoting a healthier campus community
Survivor Support & Victim Advocacy
Providing emotional support, as well as legal, medical, and academic advocacy
Free & confidential advocacy and support to UWM student victim/survivors of sexual assault, sexual harassment, dating violence, domestic violence and/or stalking.
Support and resources for survivors & victimsWellness Wisdom Posts
- Self-care During Exam SeasonThe end of the semester is quickly approaching, which means finals season is too. Your stress levels might be increasing and it’s important to take care of yourself so you can do your best and feel your best. Here are some tips to help you get through that final stretch of the semester without burning …
- Fueling up For Success – Eating Healthy During Stressful TimesIn today’s fast-moving world, stress is an unavoidable part of life. Whether it’s due to work deadlines, personal responsibilities, or unexpected life changes, stress can take a serious toll on our health, especially our eating habits. When tension rises, healthy eating habits may diminish. With a little awareness and planning, you can maintain healthy eating …
- Affordable and Free Food Resources Around MKELooking for affordable or free food resources around Milwaukee? There are many food opportunities that are available for college students to take advantage of. Finding options that are not only affordable but also healthy and enjoyable is especially important. These locations will not only help you fulfill your hunger, but it will save you a …
- Getting Through the Hard Times, One Step at a TimeWith the consistent change and uncertainty of the state of the world, sometimes it's hard to watch TV or be on social media because of the 24/7 news cycle and political advertisements. When we're overwhelmed with heavy news, it can become hard to cope with everything and that is perfectly normal. It’s ok to sit …
- Getting Outside This Spring is No JokeAs the weather begins to warm up, spending time outdoors and connecting with nature can strongly benefit your mental health. Getting fresh air, natural light, and spending time in open green spaces can help to increase happiness, boost your mood, and improve emotional balance and mental clarity. Some ways that you can practice connecting with …
- Spring Break, not Spring BrokeWhether you are traveling or planning to stay in the Milwaukee area for spring break, you might be feeling the financial pressure of having fun while on break from classes. I’m here to tell you that is normal. However, try not to let financial constraints dampen your fun! Amazing experiences are within reach without emptying …
