SHAW Fall Break Closure
The Student Health and Wellness Center will be closed for Fall Break from Thursday, Nov. 28 - Friday, Nov. 29. Normal operations will resume on Monday, December 2.
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SHAW – Counseling supports the holistic wellness of every student. We strive to collaborate across campus to build a community of care for UWM students. Within our short-term model, we have a wide range of services. For students who have needs that are beyond our scope of care, we will work with them to find appropriate resources to meet their mental health needs.

To schedule a counseling appointment (in-person or virtual) with a SHAW provider, please call us at 414-229-7429, Option 2. To make a teletherapy appointment with Mantra Health, visit their website and enter your UWM email address.

How do I set up care at SHAW-Counseling?

Accessing SHAW counseling, psychiatry and case management services starts with a triage appointment, a 15-20 minute phone screening. Contact us by phone, 414-229-7429 (option 2), to schedule. Please fill out the required history forms prior to your appointment by utilizing the patient portal.

If you’re unsure about counseling but want to speak with a therapist informally, learn more about our Let’s Talk Consultations.

Am I eligible for SHAW-Counseling Services?

Our services are available to UWM students currently enrolled in classes for credit and who have paid the student segregated fee.

Visit our eligibility page for more information.

What happens at my initial phone screening?

During the 15-20 minute screening we gather information that helps us make a recommendation for your best next steps.

Next steps may include: a counseling intake (individual, group, or couples therapy), a medication evaluation, or a referral for care in the community.

Scope of Care

Because we are a short-term outpatient center, there may be times when a student’s mental health needs go beyond what we can offer. The following is a list of exclusionary criteria which would lead us to refer a student to an off-campus provider or service:

  • Current presentation includes signs or symptoms that require medical stabilization, detoxification, inpatient treatment, intensive outpatient or long- term outpatient treatment
  • Clinically significant eating and substance use disorders, complex trauma with a need or request to process multiple traumatic events, psychosis, persistent mood disorders, chronic self-injury, ongoing concerns for the student’s or others’ safety
  • A need for specialty services that go beyond the scope and clinical expertise of our staff

SHAW-Counseling offers case management assistance to students who need mental health services that we do not offer on campus.

Are there any services I cannot get at SHAW-Counseling?
  • We do not provide any mandated services or those that may require either court testimony and/or letters or reports to be filed with any legal entities. We do not provide services where litigation is either involved or pending.
  • We do not provide evaluation-only services for the purpose of writing letters for another campus office or a third party.
  • We do not offer comprehensive psychological testing services, including testing for ADHD or learning disabilities. Neuropsychological testing can be pursued on campus through the UWM Psychology Clinic.
  • We do not provide documentation for emotional support animals.
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