You are not alone. We believe you and we are here for you.
UHS Survivor Services provides free, confidential support services to UW–Madison student survivors of sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, sexual harassment, sexual exploitation, and/or stalking.
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Let's Talk for Student Survivors of Sexual & Relationship Violence
Let’s Talk is a no-cost, informal, confidential consultation on campus and virtually. Attending a Let’s Talk session can help you gain insight, support, and information about other resources available to student survivors of sexual and relationship violence.
Let’s Talk for survivors will return in the fall. View the summer schedule.
Support Groups for Survivors
Confidential, trauma-informed support groups provided by Survivor Services mental health professionals.
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Outdoor Wellness Group for Survivors
Step away from your screen and meet us outdoors for some connection time in the green! Start your day with an ecotherapy-themed experiential skills group for survivors to connect and build community through mindfulness and nature excursion. This group will meet outdoors and invite group members to participate in guided meditation, breathing practices, compassion practices, and somatic grounding exercises. There will be opportunity for discussion, reflection, and camaraderie with other group members. Please note, confidentiality may be limited due to the public setting. Please feel free to bring pillows, blankets, or chairs for comfort when sitting outside; morning coffee and tea welcome and encouraged!
Wednesdays | 10:30 AM – 12 PM
Sign up by scheduling a pre-group orientation by calling 608-265-5600 (option 2) or on MyUHS.
Group Leaders:
Individual Counseling for Survivors
A trauma-informed, collaborative, and strengths-based approach to support healing and post-traumatic growth.
Survivor Services does not have an explicit session limit. Mental health staff work with students to determine the appropriate care plan based on individual goals.
More information and Resources
Confidentiality
Confidential means that—as allowable by law—the information survivors share with our victim advocates will not be disclosed to anyone—including law enforcement, campus authorities or parents—without the explicit written permission of the student victim/survivor. Read the UHS statement on confidentiality for victims of sexual violence.