UHS Prevention works to build the capacity of our campus community to support and advance mental health promotion and suicide prevention strategies. We collaborate with partners and use a population-level approach to enhance policies, systems, environments, programs, and services at UW–Madison. We aim to create an equitable, safe, and health-supporting campus where all students can thrive.
Prevention staff do not provide mental health services, clinical consultation, or crisis support.
If you need immediate support or to speak with a provider, call (608) 265-5600, option 9.
Recognize, Respond, Refer is a framework for building our campus community’s capacity to support mental health and prevent suicide. Through trainings, education, and resources, this framework helps students, faculty, and staff grow their skills to better recognize signs that may indicate someone needs support, respond compassionately, and refer someone to resources for continued support. Learn about the Recognize, Respond, Refer framework.
Online Trainings
- Available for students, faculty, and staff
- Self-paced online; completion takes approximately one hour
- Provides an overview of skills related to intervening, preventing suicide, and supporting mental health
Live Workshops and Trainings
- Available for groups of students, faculty, and staff
- In-person or virtual
- Customized and/or advanced trainings; online training is a prerequisite
- Focused on skill building, organizational leadership, student health data, and other prevention topics
Help a Student
If you are concerned about a student or are unsure how to best support a student who may be struggling, there are consultation resources available. Consultation is available to faculty, staff, peers, parents, friends, or anyone else concerned about a student. Different type of support are available, depending on the situation.
I want to learn how I can better support student mental health.
UHS Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Promotion staff are available for consultation about how you can be better prepared to support student mental health.
I am concerned about a student.
- To consult with a campus mental health provider, call University Health Services at 608-265-5600.
- To consult with a staff member in the Office of Student Assistance and Support, consider guidance on how to approach your concerns about a student.
I have a student in a crisis situation.
If you need immediate support or to speak with a provider, call (608) 265-5600, option 9.
Get Involved
We all play a role in supporting mental health on campus. There are many ways to get involved in working to prevent suicide and promote mental health on campus, including through education, volunteering, employment, or joining a student organization.
Ready to get involved?
