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Immediate safety and crisis response
- Student Care Co-Response with UIPD
Pairs student care professionals with UI Police to provide a supportive, coordinated response when students are experiencing distress or crisis. - Office of Civil Rights Compliance (OCRC)
Provides support, resources, and reporting options related to sexual misconduct, discrimination, harassment, bias, disability, and other civil rights concerns. - Johnson County Mobile Crisis
Provides free, 24/7 in-person crisis response from mental health counselors for people experiencing a mental health crisis in Johnson County. - UI Support & Crisis Line
Provides University of Iowa students, faculty, staff, and postdocs with free, confidential crisis support by phone, text, or chat 24/7. - DVIP/RVAP
Provides free, confidential advocacy and crisis support for people affected by domestic or sexual abuse, dating violence, stalking, and human trafficking. - 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Provides free, confidential 24/7 support by call, text, or chat for people experiencing suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, or a mental health crisis.
We're here for Hawkeyes.
Student well-being is an important part of a positive and successful college experience. At Iowa, we've developed the Iowa Comprehensive Care Model: a collection of existing student services and care programs that represent a wholistic approach to supporting our students. Learn more about the model on this page.
Browse student well-being resources below. Resources are no-cost for students unless otherwise noted on their website.
Not sure where to start?
Student Care and Assistance is the starting point for students who need support, helping them navigate university resources, communicate with faculty, and manage difficult situations.
Mental health and emotional well-being
University Counseling Service
Find mental health support, make an appointment, or connect with a counselor.
Student Wellness
Get support with sleep, nutrition, stress, substance use, and other wellness goals.
Recreational Services
Find ways to move, exercise, play sports, and build healthy routines.
Student Care and Assistance
Get help navigating resources, communicating with faculty, and managing challenging situations.
Additional mental health and well-being resources
- Student Care Co-Response
A coordinated response connecting students in distress with the most appropriate campus and community support. - University Counseling Service (UCS)
Confidential mental health counseling, crisis support, groups, and other services for University of Iowa students. - Student Health
Comprehensive health care for students, including primary care, preventive care, and treatment for illnesses and injuries. - Medical Student Counseling Center
Confidential counseling and mental health support specifically for medical, physician assistant, and MSTP students. - Student Wellness
Support for nutrition, fitness, stress, sleep, sexual health, substance use, and other areas of student well-being. - Campus Recreation and Wellness Center (CRWC)
Fitness, recreation, swimming, climbing, and wellness spaces that support physical and social well-being. - R U OK?
Tools for recognizing when someone may be struggling, starting a supportive conversation, and connecting them with help. - Here to Help (Graduate Students)
A student-led mental health and well-being organization focused on awareness, reducing stigma, and connecting students with support. - Tippie Thrive
Student-led programming that builds emotional wellness, resilience, and connection for Tippie College of Business students. - Working with College Students in Distress Workshops
Training for faculty and staff to recognize student distress, respond effectively, and connect students with appropriate support. - Togetherall
A free, anonymous 24/7 online peer-support community moderated by licensed mental health professionals.
Basic needs and financial stability
Basic Needs Program
Get help with food, housing, finances, and other basic needs.
Food Pantry
Get free food and basic necessities at the on-campus food pantry.
Office of Student Financial Aid
Get help understanding financial aid, costs, and funding options.
Student Life Emergency Fund
Apply for financial help with unexpected expenses or emergencies.
Additional basic needs and financial stability resources
- Basic Needs Program
Connects students with resources and personalized support for food, housing, finances, and other essential needs. - Food Pantry at Iowa
Provides free groceries, hygiene products, and other necessities to students and members of the university community. - Student Life Emergency Fund
Provides financial assistance to students facing unexpected emergencies that could disrupt their ability to continue at Iowa. - Office of Student Financial Aid
Helps students navigate financial aid, scholarships, grants, loans, work-study, and other resources for financing their education. - Pregnancy & Parenting Resources
Connects pregnant and parenting students with child care, academic, financial, health, lactation, and other campus resources. - Off-Campus Housing Support
Helps students navigate off-campus living, including finding housing, leases, maintenance concerns, roommates, and other challenges. - Family Care Services
Connects students and families with child care, dependent care, parenting resources, and other family support services.
Academic, graduate, and learning support
Office of Student Learning
Get tutoring, academic coaching, workshops, and other learning support.
Collegiate Undergraduate Program Offices
Connect with your college for advising, academic questions, and student support.
Graduate College
Find advising, resources, and support for graduate student success.
Student Disability Services
Request accommodations and connect with support for equal access.
Care coordination and complex support needs
Student Care and Assistance
Get help navigating resources, communicating with faculty, and managing challenging situations.
Early Intervention Team
Refer a student for coordinated support when you’re concerned about their well-being.
Campus Safety
Get emergency help, report safety concerns, or connect with non-emergency support.
Student Legal Services
Meet with an attorney for help with legal questions and concerns.
Additional care coordination and complex support resources
- Student Care and Assistance
Helps students navigate difficult or unexpected circumstances by coordinating support, identifying options, and connecting them with appropriate resources. - Early Intervention Team
Coordinates support and resources for students experiencing challenges that may be affecting their well-being or academic success. - Campus Safety
Provides safety, security, emergency response, and support resources to help keep students and the university community safe. - CLAS Care Manager
Provides individualized support to CLAS students facing personal, academic, or other challenges that may be affecting their success. - Women's Resource and Action Center (WRAC)
Provides free and confidential advocacy, support, information, and education related to relationships, harassment, abuse, discrimination, and personal well-being. - Pathways to Excellence Office
Provides individualized support and guidance to help students navigate challenges, connect with resources, and stay on track academically. - Student Legal Services (SLS)
Provides free, confidential legal advice and representation to University of Iowa students on a wide range of common legal concerns.