Emotional/Mental Well-being

Student Health & Well-being

Emotional/Mental Well-being:

Being aware and managing your feelings, being at peace with who you are, and having the tools you need to weather life’s ups and downs.

• Center for Gender & Sexuality 
  CGS focuses on supporting all students, faculty and staff to deepen and enrich awareness on all issues related to gender and sexuality.
  
  
• Counseling & Psychological Services 
  CAPS offers free and confidential mental health support through counseling, group therapy, consultations, crisis services, workshops, and referrals to community providers for all enrolled University of Michigan-Flint students.
  
  
• The Office of the Dean of Students (ODOS)
  The ODOS is the place to go when you don’t know where to go! Please reach out to the ODOS if you have questions about any issue related to the student experience, support and assistance.
  
  
• Department of Public Safety
  DPS provides complete law enforcement services to the UM-Flint campus and offers a wide variety of services, including Campus Safe Ride and Safety Escort Service.
  
  
• Disability & Accessibility Support Services 
  DASS provides support for any student with a learning disability, Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, and mental health concerns, among others. The office also takes reports about issues with campus facilities for those with accessibility concerns such as elevators, snow removal, and accessibility to their classes.
  
  
• Equity, Civil Rights, & Title IX Office (ECRT)
  The ECRT Office is committed to ensuring that all staff, faculty and students have equal access and opportunities, and receive the support needed to be successful regardless of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, height, weight or veteran status. Additionally, we are committed to the principles of equal opportunity in all employment, educational and research programs, activities and events, as well as to the use of affirmative actions to cultivate and maintain an environment that fosters equal opportunity.
  
  
• Helping a Friend 
  If a friend’s behavior has you concerned for their well-being, this guide will offer signs to look for, tips for sharing your concerns, and getting help.
  
  
• Intercultural Center
  The ICC focuses on supporting the work of student cultural organizations and educational programming related to issues of cultural competency and centering marginalized identities, especially people of color.
  
  
• Mindwise 
  Get a check up from the neck up! Take an anonymous online mental health screening to check on your mental health. 
  
  
• MiResource 
  Access the UM-Flint provider database for help with understanding your mental health needs and getting matched with a provider.
  
  
• Mental Health College Guide 
  This guide will help you navigate some of the life changes that come with being a college student.
  
  
• Rethinking Drinking 
  Learn more about U.S. guidelines for drinking, the symptoms of an alcohol use disorder, as well as tools and resources for reducing alcohol use.
  
  
• Sexual Violence Support and Advocacy 
  The Center for Gender and Sexuality offers resources that can be utilized by students, faculty, staff, and other supporters. 
  
  
• Stressbusters Wellness App 
  Download the Stressbusters Wellness App in Apple’s App Store and Google Play for Android devices at no cost. Enjoy daily messages, calming activities, and videos to support your emotional health.
  
  
• Student Veterans Resource Center
  SVRC assists the veteran community with their pursuit of academic and career goals and offers services tailored to the unique experiences and needs of student veterans.
  
  
• Take a Break 
  Enjoy a quick break with fun and relaxing videos.
  
  
• Togetherall – Online Community 
  A safe online community to share feelings anonymously and get support to improve mental health and well-being. Students can access Togetherall through three simple steps: 1) enter UM-Flint email address on the registration page, 2) create an account, and 3) verify your email with the Togetherall verification link sent to your UM-Flint email.
  
  
• Wellness activities 
  Students have free access to a massage chair, meditation and mindfulness training (Biofeedback), and light box therapy for seasonal depression. All activities are located within the CAPS office. Please contact CAPS at 810-762-3456 to schedule an appointment.