Upcoming Events

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Let's Talk, Hawks!

Thursday, March 28, 2024 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Let's Talk, Hawks! is a drop-in service offered by the University Counseling Service (UCS) typically at various campus locations. It provides you with mental health knowledge and skills through tabling activities and an opportunity to have an informal, brief conversation with a UCS therapist. You can learn mental health skills and resources, share your mental health concerns, work on problem solving together, or ask questions about counseling and UCS. Let’s Talk, Hawks! consultations are:...
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Success, Not Excess

Thursday, March 28, 2024 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
Supporting Students Desiring a Change Success, Not Excess provides a small, safe and supportive space for UI students wanting to make or considering changes in their alcohol or other drug use. The group emphasizes success in academics, relationships, mental and physical health, and other goals through reducing alcohol and other drug use. Meetings are provided by the UI Collegiate Recovery Program. For more information, please visit our website. This is not a treatment group and will not...
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Connection & Resilience Workshop

Friday, March 29, 2024 12:00pm to 1:30pm
University Capitol Centre
The UI Collegiate Recovery Program (CRP) is offering a four-week workshop based on Brené Brown's Connections Curriculum. The goal of this workshop is to examine the roles of shame, resilience and empathy and the impacts on how they view themselves and their relationships. This interactive workshop will include group discussions, opportunities to practice coping strategies and selected readings from Brené Brown. Brené Brown's Connections Curriculum, is a multifaceted approach, developed to...

Mental Health Topics

Trauma-Informed Support

Monday, March 25, 2024
Kristen Hartsgrove Mooers, University of Iowa Theatre Arts

The Role of Art Appreciation for Mindfulness

Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Abimbola Olayinka, MD, University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

Rethinking the ‘Real World’ in Higher Ed: 3 Strategies for Preparing Students for their Futures

Monday, March 4, 2024
Anastasia Williams, Ph.D. Assistant Director, Center for Teaching

Mental Health Resources for Communities Impacted by the Israel-Gaza War

University Counseling Service strives to support the mental well-being of all students. If you need mental health support due to the impact of the Israel-Gaza War, please reach out to us for an appointment and/or check out the Mental Health Resources for Communities Impacted by the Israel-Gaza War.

Current Programs and Workshops

We are available to provide presentations, programs, or workshops on a wide variety of topics. Program offerings often include academic skills, stress management, diversity, equity, and inclusion, suicide prevention, students in distress, and more. Let us know how we can work for you.

Embedded Locations

In addition to our main locations, UCS offers embedded locations with therapists who work within a community and have specialized knowledge about the community being served.

Our mission and goals

Our mission is to provide compassionate psychological services, outreach, and training that fosters the mental health of students, nurtures student success, and contributes to a safe, welcoming, and multiculturally-aware campus community.

Meet our staff

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

UCS is invested in creating a safe, inclusive, and affirming climate for all individuals and communities.

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