Free virtual counseling (12 sessions/year), 24/7 TalkNow support for any concern, and psychiatric care
Make an Appointment
Schedule non-urgent mental health appointments at Student Wellness
TimelyCare
Urgent Mental Health Care Options
Learn how to access support anytime for urgent mental health care and emergencies
Resources for Sexual Assault and IPV Survivors
Find confidential support and resources for students impacted by sexual or interpersonal violence
About Us
UChicago Student Wellness is committed to promoting the mental health and well-being of UChicago undergraduate and graduate students by providing accessible, high-quality, culturally sensitive mental health services. Maintaining your mental health and well-being is an important aspect of being a successful UChicago student. UChicago Student Wellness provides short-term individual and couples therapy for students to discuss and address personal and relationship concerns related to mental health and well-being. We also provide outreach and consultation to the University community.
Insurance Coverage
Our services are covered, at no cost, for students who are actively enrolled in an eligible program of study.
Make an Appointment
Virtual Initial Consultations with one of our therapists can be made by calling 773.834.9355 or online at my.WellnessPortal. Follow-up appointments may be virtual or in-person. Your clinician will discuss the next steps in your first meeting.
Eligible students also have access to TimelyCare, which offers scheduled virtual counseling sessions with a licensed mental health provider.
Make an initial appointment with a therapist online at my.WellnessPortal or by calling 773.834.9355.
Mental Health Services
See the links below for more detailed information about our services.
The Academic Skills Assessment Program (ASAP) assists students with improving academic performance through assessment, short-term coaching, and referrals.
Several online and in-person programs are available to promote education surrounding alcohol and drug use. UChicago Student Wellness therapists also perform substance use evaluations.
Art Open Studio (AOS) is a collaborative, relaxing environment for students to explore artistic expression and find community with other students.
Art therapy is a creative approach to self-expression and emotional well-being that utilizes art-making, and the creative process as a way to explore thoughts, feelings, and experiences. No art skills are needed- just an openness to create and reflect. Through various forms of art-making such as drawing, painting, collage, or sculpture, students can discover new ways to manage stress, express themselves, and support their well-being in a relaxed and supportive environment.
BASICS is a free educational service for students who want to explore their alcohol use. It is designed to assist you in examining your own substance use behaviors in a non-judgmental and non-confrontational environment with a health educator in UChicago Student Wellness.
UChicago Student Wellness staff can provide consultation regarding supporting students with mental health concerns and outreach programming to promote mental health. Learn more about UChicago Student Wellness campus outreach.
The UChicago Student Wellness Eating Concerns Team takes a multidisciplinary approach to supporting students in addressing eating concerns.
Let’s Talk is a program that provides easy access to informal and confidential sessions with therapists from UChicago Student Wellness. There’s no need for an appointment and no cost to students.
Maroon Mental Health Matters is a free, 3-hour training program designed to give students, staff, and faculty the skills to help someone experiencing a mental health challenge or crisis. The course is tailored specifically for the University of Chicago community.
Mindfulness Meditation is a four-week course that includes instruction and practice of mindfulness meditation and other techniques to reduce stress.
Students are responsible for requesting their medication refills from their providers. Learn more about requesting prescription refills from counseling and psychiatry providers.
UChicago Student Wellness psychiatrists can monitor medical cases, assess the need for psychiatric medication, or make referrals to receive long-term psychiatric care. Learn more about psychiatric consultations at UChicago Student Wellness.
Learn more about receiving referrals from UChicago Student Wellness.
Our staff are committed to supporting the diverse health and wellbeing needs of our LGBTQ+ and gender expansive communities in a variety of ways.
The mission of the University of Chicago Student Recovery Group is to provide fellowship and support for University of Chicago students who are in recovery or exploring sobriety.
Therapists at UChicago Student Wellness perform substance use evaluations to meet with students about their concerns and make recommendations.
All students are welcome to attend our support spaces and community programs.
UChicago Student Wellness provides short-term individual and couples therapy for students to discuss and address personal and relationship concerns related to mental health and well-being.
UChicago Student Wellness therapy groups create a welcoming, nonjudgmental environment where students can connect to other students around shared struggles or current life conditions. There are a variety of therapy groups available for graduate and undergraduate students.
TimelyCare offers on-demand and scheduled services to enhance students’ access to additional mental health support. Students who are eligible for the services offered by UChicago Student Wellness can receive free virtual mental health care through TimelyCare.
If you feel the need to meet with someone urgently during counseling and psychiatry office hours (Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.), call 773.834.9355 and ask to speak with the urgent care counselor. There is also a Therapist-on-Call, available 24/7, who can be reached at 773.702.3625 and will discuss your concerns and offer next steps for support.
For more information, visit the Get Help Now page.
Training Programs
Student Counseling Service is proud to offer two training programs that prepare participants for a career in clinical psychology. Click on the links below for further information.