Student Wellness Resources

University Resources

• UHS Mental Health Services provides confidential, no-cost care to UW-Madison students. SHIP provides comprehensive health coverage for UW-Madison students.
  • Individual counseling, group counseling, and psychiatric services are available. 
  • Let’s Talk offers no-cost, informal, drop-in consultations on campus and virtually. 
  • Thrive Online provides practical tools and evidence-based strategies to help students build resilience, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and thrive personally and academically.
  • Wellness Services include meditation, mindfulness, and other services. 
  • Survivor Services provide free, confidential support services to UW–Madison student survivors of sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, sexual harassment, sexual exploitation, and/or stalking. 
• The Psychology Research and Training Clinic (PRTC) offers free psychotherapeutic services to SOP students.  

Local Resources

• Use MiResource, a searchable database of community mental health providers for UW-Madison students, to find a provider.
• UHS Mental Health Services has partnered with Uwill to expand access to flexible, no cost, virtual counseling options for students. 
• The Behavioral Health Resource Center helps Dane County residents find counseling, psychiatry, behavioral health case management, and peer services resources.
• Contact your insurance provider for mental health coverage and providers.  

University Resources

• Call the UHS 24-hour crisis service to speak with an on-call counselor at 608-265-5600, option 9. If a situation is immediately life threatening, call 911.
• The Office of Student Assistance and Support (OSAS) helps students navigate personal, academic, or health issues.
  • OSAS has referral forms for academic complaints; harassment, discrimination, and bias concerns; and sexual assault, stalking, dating/domestic violence.
• The UWPD is a full-service law enforcement agency on campus.
  • Learn how to stay safe on campus, in the surrounding community, and in real world situations.
• UHS Survivor Services provides free, confidential support services to UW–Madison student survivors of sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, sexual harassment, sexual exploitation, and/or stalking.
• PAVE UW-Madison is a student advocacy group dedicated to ending sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking through education and activism.  

Local and National Resources

• Journey Mental Health Center’s “608-280-2600″ is a 24/7 crisis line for immediate mental health crisis support.
• “988” is the three-digit, nationwide phone number to connect directly to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline through call or text. Veterans can press “1” to connect directly to the Veterans Crisis Lifeline. 
• The RCC Sexual Violence Resource Center provides crisis intervention services to survivors of all forms of sexual violence. RCC has a UW-Madison campus location. 
• DAIS provides resources to ensure the safety and well-being of domestic violence victims and their families through phone and text help lines. 
• The National Domestic Violence Hotline is a 24/7, 365 days/year hotline providing tools and support to survivors of domestic violence. 
• RAINN’s National Domestic Violence Hotline provides victim service programs help survivors of sexual violence and their loved ones with support and resources. 

University Resources

• Badger Recovery, through UHS, offers support and connection for students in recovery from substance use, disordered eating, or addictive behaviors.
• UHS’s Prevention and Campus Health Initiatives offers resources related to alcohol, tobacco, and other drug prevention and recovery support.  

 Local and National Resources

• The Wisconsin Pharmacy Recovery Network (WPRN), through the Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin, is a voluntary program intended to support pharmacists, pharmacy students, and pharmacy technicians as they enter and maintain recovery from substance use disorders.
• Safe Communities offers drug harm reduction and recovery and peer support services. 
• The SAMHSA National Helpline offers free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.

• Outdoor UW, within the Memorial Union, offers a variety of different activities suitable for all interests and skill levels.
  • Wisconsin Hoofers provides instruction and excellence in outdoor recreation, including mountaineering, outing, riding, sailing, SCUBA, and ski and snowboard clubs.
• Commuting by bike in the city of Madison is often the quickest and most efficient mode of travel for trips of five miles or less.
• The UW-Madison Arboretum is an ecological research, restoration, and educational facility.
  • The Arboretum maintains more than 17 miles of trails through restored prairies, savannas, woodlands, and wetlands.
• The Allen Centennial Garden on campus is a free public botanical garden and “living laboratory” managed by the Department of Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences.
• Learn about Madison’s trails and maps.  

• Find relaxing spaces on campus.
• UW-Madison has two main student unions – Memorial Union and Union South – together known as the Wisconsin Union.
• Check out the most iconic sites on UW-Madison’s campus, either virtually or in person.
• Shop, dine, play, visit, live, and attend events in Downtown Madison.
• Destination Madison is Madison, Wisconsin’s tourism webpage.  

• UW-Madison’s University Housing provides helpful housing resources, including
• Housing resources for graduate students and families.
• UW-Madison’s Off-Campus Housing Services provides a comprehensive list of off-campus housing near campus.
• The Tenant Resource Center is a nonprofit, membership organization dedicated to promoting positive relations between rental housing consumers (tenants) and providers (landlords) throughout Wisconsin.
• UW-Madison’s Office of Child Care and Family Resources provides resources to find high-quality child care, classes and family events, and child care tuition assistance for parenting students.
  • Find lactation spaces across campus for nursing and pumping.  

• The Office of Student Financial Aid students navigate the financial aid process at UW-Madison. Emergency financial support is available.
  • The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the annual application for federal, state, and institutional financial aid. 
• Use the Wisconsin Scholarship Hub (WiSH) to research and explore SOP and campus scholarship opportunities. 
• Crisis loans and grants are offered through the Office of Student Assistance and Support. 
• International Student Services has compiled resources about funding your education for international students.  

• Emergency financial support is offered through the Office of Student Financial Aid and the School of Pharmacy.
• Crisis loans and grants are offered through the Office of Student Assistance and Support. 

• The Basic Needs Student Support webpage lists various food, health, housing, clothing, internet and technology, child and family care, and student employment resources both on campus and in the local community.
  • Request support in meeting daily basic needs through the Basic Needs Request form. 
• The Office of Student Assistance and Support has resources related to food access, housing and financial support, emergency services (mental health crisis and safety issues), and more. 
• Law For Learners provides free, confidential legal help for students across Wisconsin. 

• Pharm4Me’s financial resources highlight information on scholarships, loan repayment and forgiveness, and tuition reimbursement programs.
• The UW Credit Union offers free, personalized, asynchronous lessons on topics like managing a crisis, creating a budget, and using credit cards. 
  • Take the Financial Wellness Assessment to get a personalized snapshot of your financial health. 
  • Learn more about repaying your student loans.
• GradReady is a free financial wellness tool that offers videos, quizzes, and personalized budgets to help students and alumni find financial success.
• The UW-Madison Division of Extension offers many financial education tools. 
  • The online Money Matters program is an online program designed to improve your financial habits. 

• Wheelhouse Studios is an open art studio in Union South offering art classes and workshops.
• The Chazen Museum of Art is home to the second-largest collection of art in Wisconsin. 
• The Hamel Music Center hosts a variety of musical performances. 
• The University Theatre is the producing wing for the Department of Theatre and Drama. 
• The Mead Witter School of Music through the College of Letters & Science hosts concerts and events.  

• PharmD students have access to a Learning Support Canvas page with academic skills, learning and note-taking, time management and organization, and studying and exam preparation resources.
• ADD and PPI students have access to academic resources in their Student Commons Canvas pages.
• Tutoring and learning support services are available and free to all UW-Madison students.
  • GUTS offers tutoring, language support, and study skills workshops and appointments. 
  • The Writing Center supports students working on all types of writing projects through appointments, workshops, writing mentorships, and writing groups. 
• The McBurney Disability Resource Center is UW-Madison’s resource for disability-related student accommodations. 
• The UW-Madison Libraries offers world-class research resources and services, including study spaces, technology checkout, research and subscription databases, and expert librarian help. 
  • Ebling Library is the closest library to Rennebohm Hall and offers access to various databases, journals, books, technology, and other resources. 
• Find a new learning space to study on campus. 
• UW-Madison students have access to LinkedIn Learning’s massive library of free courses and resources. 
• Khan Academy is an online resource with content crafted by experts on a variety of math, science, and other topics.  

• UW-Madison’s “Wisconsin Experience” vision for the total student experience combines learning in and out of the classroom, with students engaging in four areas of intellectual and personal growth.

University Resources

• Visit the School of Pharmacy’s career resources page for career resources.
• UW-Madison’s Career Services provides many career tools and resources for students. SuccessWorks also offers many career tools and resources. 
• Use Handshake to connect with employers, find jobs and internships, and learn about career events. 
• Use Big Interview to practice and improve your interviewing skills and Big Resume to build a strong resume/CV and cover letter. 
• Reference the AI Career Toolkit. 
• Beyond Graduate School offers career exploration and job search strategies for Master’s students, and Beyond the Professoriate is focused on PhD students and alumni and Postdocs. 

 Local and National Resources

• The Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin is a lobbying organization that promotes pharmacy professionals and practice.
• APhA has numerous resources for career advancement. 
• ASHP’s Career Resource Center has various resources. 
• ACCP provides practical information and valuable resources.  

• UW-Madison’s Morgridge Center for Public Service can help you find volunteer opportunities to meet your interests and needs.
• Join a SOP Student Organization for volunteer opportunities.  

• Recreation & Wellbeing (Rec Well) is the UW-Madison department responsible for campus fitness, recreational sports, and wellness programs designed to help students and staff “play hard, get fit, and live well”. Your membership fee is included in your tuition.
• Use the gym, pool, ice rink, or climbing wall or participate in a free wellbeing workshop, group fitness class, or intramural sport.
• The Bakke Recreation & Wellbeing Center is the facility closest to Rennebohm Hall. 
• Find a variety of recreation and sport activities offered in the City of Madison.  

• UHS Medical Services offers high-quality medical care. SHIP provides comprehensive health coverage for UW-Madison students.
• Access 24/7 medical advice by calling 608-265-5600 (option 1).
• Wellness Services include meditation, mindfulness, and other services.
• Nutrition Services and tips are available. 
• Madison has numerous emergency rooms and urgent care clinics for immediate care treatment.
• The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has resources about various diseases and conditions; healthy living; workplace safety; environmental health; injury, violence and safety, global health; and more.  

• Explore some of the SOP Student Organization websites to learn more about how to get involved.
• UW-Madison has over 900 student organizations. Find organizations, events, and track your involvement on the Wisconsin Involvement Network. 

• Learn more about Student Life at UW-Madison. Build community and stay active through a wide variety of clubs, organizations, and campus events.

• The Gender and Sexuality Campus Center (GSCC) supports LGBTQ+ students and their communities.
• The Multicultural Student Center (MSC) offers spaces, programs, and services that center, affirm and celebrate the diverse and intersectional identities of students of color.
• The Disability Cultural Center (DCC) is part of the McBurney Disability Resource Center and encompasses physical space, programming, and community to uplift, affirm, and celebrate disability identity and culture on campus.
• International Student Services (ISS) supports international students with advising, compliance, operations, and global engagement. 
• The University Veteran Services supports the Wisconsin Experience of military-connected students. 

• UHS offers Stress Management resources and strategies to manage stress.
  • Listen to UHS’s Guided Relaxation podcast or Rec Well’s guided meditation.
• The Center for Healthy Minds at UW-Madison is a global leader in understanding the mind, our emotions, and well-being. 
  • Download the Health Minds Program app for free, science-based wellbeing training. 
• Find relaxing spaces on campus.  

• The Center for Interfaith Dialogue provides resources and programming for religious and spiritual diversity, identity, and well-being.
• The Center for Interfaith Dialogue maintains the campus prayer and reflection spaces map.