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Mental Health Resources

You’ve got a Husky pack of support!

As a student, there are many resources on campus available to you. The following sections contain important information about a variety of mental health-related topics. We hope this information will be useful in learning more about how to help yourself or another person.

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Need to talk with a counselor?

As a UW student, you can talk with a confidential mental health counselor on the same day. This service is open 24/7 and there are several ways to connect:

  • Phone: Call 1.866.775.0608
    • (If calling from outside the US or Canada, dial 001.416.380.6578).
  • Online chat: Chat with a My SSP counselor on the My SSP website or on the My SSP app (Apple App Store | Google Play)

We highly recommend that you download the My SSP app (Apple App Store | Google Play) to have the full range of services at your fingertips at any time.

What you can expect from crisis services

Same-day support by video or phone is available when you need urgent help with difficult situations or overwhelming feelings. These brief, confidential sessions are focused on providing emotional support and helping you with problem-solving and planning.


24-hour support for students, staff and the UW community

If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis and our offices are closed, these resources can offer assistance:

Crisis Connections
Free 24-hour crisis support via phone.
Call 866.427.4747

Crisis Text Line
Free 24-hour crisis support via text message.
Text HEAL to 741741 to get started


On-campus Resources 

Academic Support Programs – Academic Support
academicsupport.uw.edu | 206.685.8299

CIRCLE – Center for International Relations and Cultural Leadership Exchange – International Student Support
washington.edu/circle | 206.685.4004

Counseling Center
Forms for Appointments | Student Portal | 206-543-1240

DRS – Disability Resource Support
depts.washington.edu/uwdrs | 206.221.9117

Hall Health – Physical Health
wellbeing.uw.edu/medical-get-started | 206.685.1011

ISS – International Student Services – International Student Service Support
iss.washington.edu | 206.221.7857

Studying Abroad for Home Toolkit

LiveWell Confidential Advocates – Sexual Assault, Relationship Violence, stalking, or sexual harassment support
livewell.uw.edu/survivor-support-advocacy | 206.543.6085

Q Center – LBGTQIA Support
sites.uw.edu/qcenter | 206.897.1430

Financial Aid- Financial Support
washington.edu/financialaid | 206-543-6101


Medical

If you have a medical emergency, please call 911.

Urgent issues during business hours

Hall Health operates a same-day clinic for UW Seattle students with urgent needs. If you need to be seen urgently during Hall Health’s business hours for a medical issue, call 206.685.1011 to schedule an appointment. Due to coronavirus, we are not currently seeing patients on a drop-in basis.

Nurse advice for students

Hall Health offers no-cost nurse advice for current UW Seattle students. Read more about medical advice from Hall Health.

After-hours medical advice for students

For urgent medical advice after hours, call the 24-hour Community Care Line at 206.520.7511. A nurse will be able to advise you about your problem, make treatment suggestions and make arrangements if you need to be seen on an emergency basis. When you call, please remain on the line – do not press 1 for the virtual clinic – in order to be connected with a nurse. 

After-hours medical care near UW

Urgent care facilities are open evenings and weekends and are perfect for situations when you can’t wait until the next business day. In a medical emergency, always visit an emergency room or call 911.

UW Neighborhood Ravenna Clinic is open evenings and weekends.


Off-Campus Resources

NAMI Connection, a weekly recovery support group for people living with mental illness.


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Mental Health Support

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Counseling Center

Phone
206.543.1240

Address
401 Schmitz Hall

Hours

M, W, Th, F: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
T: 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.*

*We will open at 10:30 a.m. every third Tuesday of the month to allow time for staff equity training.

Related resources

  • Tools to support mental health and self-care
  • Building a Community of Care
  • Peer Health Education Workshops - LiveWell
  • Peer Wellness Coaching - LiveWell
  • E-Checkup for Alcohol - LiveWell
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SafeCampus: 206.685.7233

Call if you have concerns about campus safety.

My SSP (mental health support for UW students): 1.866.775.0608

Open 24/7. Online chat via My SSP website. You contact them to request a consultation with a counselor and they call you back the same day.

Crisis Connections (Seattle-area mental health support): 866.427.4747

24-hour crisis line for people in the Seattle area. Call if you have concerns about urgent on- of off-campus mental health needs.


On-campus support

Hall Health
206.543.5030
Hall Health Center

Counseling Center
206.543.1240
401 Schmitz Hall


International support for students, faculty, and staff traveling abroad

UW International Emergency Assistance