{"id":69,"date":"2026-07-22T16:40:06","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T20:40:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.web.umflint.edu\/health-well-being\/?page_id=69"},"modified":"2026-07-23T09:57:41","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T13:57:41","slug":"emotional-mental-well-being","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/health-well-being\/emotional-mental-well-being\/","title":{"rendered":"Emotional\/Mental Well-being"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover fb-cover-text-box wp-duotone-black-and-white\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;min-height:100%;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-16 size-large\" alt=\"A person stands outdoors with eyes closed, smiling and holding notebooks, surrounded by greenery.\" 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wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/health-well-being\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Home<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/health-well-being\/student-health-insurance\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Student Health Insurance &amp; Health Care<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/health-well-being\/resources\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Mental Health Resources<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/health-well-being\/drug-alcohol-prevention\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/health-well-being\/flint-community-resources\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Flint &amp; Genesee County Community Resources<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/health-well-being\/wow\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Week of Wellness<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Being aware and managing your feelings, being at peace with who you are, and having the tools you need to weather life\u2019s ups and downs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/cgs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Center for Gender &amp; Sexuality<\/a>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CGS focuses on supporting all students, faculty and staff to deepen and enrich awareness on all issues related to gender and sexuality.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"http:\/\/umflint.edu\/caps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Counseling &amp; Psychological Services<\/a>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><a 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Please reach out to the ODOS if you have questions about any issue related to the student experience, support and assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/safety\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Department of Public Safety<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"http:\/\/umflint.edu\/disabilitysupportservices\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Disability &amp; Accessibility Support Services<\/a>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">DASS provides support for any student with a learning disability, Autism, Asperger\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/ecrt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Equity, Civil Rights, &amp; Title IX Office<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ECRTOffice 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mentalhealthishealth.us\/for-friend\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Helping a Friend<\/a>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a friend\u2019s behavior has you concerned for their well-being, this guide will offer signs to look for, tips for sharing your concerns, and getting help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/icc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Intercultural Center<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/screening.hfihub.com\/UM-Flint\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mindwise<\/a>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Get a check up from the neck up! Take an anonymous online mental health screening to check on your mental health.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/umflint.miresource.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MiResource<\/a>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Access the UM-Flint provider database for help with understanding your mental health needs and getting matched with a provider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/collegeguide.nami.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mental Health College Guide<\/a>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide will help you navigate some of the life changes that come with being a college student.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rethinkingdrinking.niaaa.nih.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rethinking Drinking<\/a>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/intranet.umflint.edu\/cgs\/sexual-violence-support-and-advocacy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sexual Violence Support and Advocacy&nbsp;<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Center for Gender and Sexuality offers resources that can be utilized by students, faculty, staff, and other supporters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Stressbusters Wellness App<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Download the Stressbusters Wellness App in<a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/stressbusters-wellness\/id689987367\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&nbsp;Apple\u2019s App Store<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.stressbusterswellness&amp;hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Play<\/a>&nbsp;for Android devices at no cost. Enjoy daily messages, calming activities, and videos to support your emotional health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/studentveterans\/\">Student Veterans Resource Center<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wellbeing.studentlife.umich.edu\/take-break\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Take a Break<\/a>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enjoy a quick break with fun and relaxing videos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/intranet.umflint.edu\/caps\/counseling-and-psychological-services-caps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wellness activities<\/a>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students have free access to a massage chair, meditation and mindfulness training (Biofeedback), and light box therapy for seasonal depression. 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