There are many resources across campus to support students’ well-being throughout the semester and during finals. Our student services staff are also happy to help La Follette students navigate the end-of-semester crunch.
- Get help now: The UHS Mental Health Support Line is staffed 24/7 by licensed professionals. Call this number for support: 608-265-5600 (option 9).
- Study tips and academic resources: a list of resources curated by Student Affairs.
- Wellness Coaching: reflect on wellbeing and establish goals through Recreation & Wellbeing. Recwell also offers in-person and virtual Mindfulness options. They also offer Self-Care Week during finals
- Healthy Minds Program app: easy-to-use guide to meditation and well-being that is powered by UW science.
- UHS guided relaxation podcasts: options include breath awareness, muscle relaxation, focus, and sleep techniques.
- Dogs on Call on campus: see end of December for campus visits where you can lower your cortisol by petting dogs at various libraries.
- ‘Coffee & Collage,’ the Kohler Art Library’s de-stress event, will be held in the Art History conference room (Elvehjem 150) on Dec. 13 from 3:30 – 6:30 p.m. There will be coffee, tea, granola bars, and plenty of collage materials. There will also be a selection of art books related to collage.
- Many other libraries offer special finals programming, so keep an eye on the website of your favorite place to study to see what they have in store.
- Take out food from dining facilities: the Ticket to Take Out Program allows you to grab a meal and go using a reusable container.