UW Seattle students have access to a range of mental health and counseling support, including individual counseling, group therapy, workshops and crisis services. In the event of an emergency, dial 911.
As a UW student, you have access to mental health services. If you need counseling or other well-being services, visit UW’s Husky Health and Well-Being Mental Health webpage or call 206-543-1240.
UW’s Counseling Center offers online scheduling for initial counseling appointment for new students. If you have received counseling or mental health services on campus before, call 206-543-1240 instead of scheduling an online appointment, as there may be individual circumstances for mental health services to attend to in scheduling an appointment for you.
Need to talk to someone right now? Call 206-543-1240 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday-Friday, or 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays.
After hours, call Crisis Connections at 206-461-3222 or text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Text Line Counselor. Additional resources are available on the Crisis Text Line website.
Resources for BIPOC MCB Community Members
- The Community Healing Network’s Healing in the Face of Racial Trauma toolkit, created by and for people of African ancestry, is available for free download.
- Melanin and Mental Health produces the Between Sessions mental health podcast and offers help finding a therapist of color in your community.
- The National Queer and Trans Therapist of Color Network has a directory of providers who identify as queer people of color, and offer financial resources for accessing support.
Wellness Resources
- The Whole U – The Whole U is focused on fostering connection, holistic wellness, and engaging your interests, The Whole U is for UW, by UW. Stay healthy and connected with free virtual mindfulness and fitness classes.
- LiveWell – LiveWell empowers individuals with the skills and knowledge to make informed decisions about their health and well-being while at UW and beyond. LiveWell uses both the expertise of professional staff and passion of Peer Health Educators to provide evidenced-based health promotion, advocacy education, and prevention services.
- Mindfulness Resources from the Counseling Center
- Self-Compassion Guided Meditations and Exercises
- NIH Office of Intramural Training & Education (OITE): Becoming a Resilient Scientist Series