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.
The UW Counseling Center offers a number of services to support students during their time at UW, so that they have a positive and fulfilling experience. Students can schedule an appointment to meet with a mental health professional virtually or in person.
You can also drop into Let’s Talk, a program that offers drop-in, confidential, one-on-one consultations with a mental health professional in different locations on campus. Services offered by the UW Counseling Center are provided at no charge to currently enrolled, degree-seeking UW students.
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
- NIH Office of Intramural Training & Education (OITE): Becoming a Resilient Scientist Series