With the new semester starting, so does the stress. The University of Utah is here to provide the tools and resources you need to succeed this semester. Check out these free on-campus mental health resources to help you keep on top of your mental well-being.
My SSP (My Student Support Program)
My SSP is a free app that the U has recently started to provide for students. This app gives students access to immediate, 24-hour support from a licensed counselor. Students receive free help by simply texting or calling a provided counselor, regardless of location or time. Download the My SSP app and set up a Student Profile to get started.
University Counseling Center
The University Counseling Center is located in the Student Services Building, Room 426, near the Union. You can find free massage chairs, group therapy sessions, relationship counseling, and individual counseling at the counseling center. Most services, including individual counseling and group therapy, are free. Connect with them at (801) 581-6826 and explore their website at counselingcenter.utah.edu.
Center for Student Wellness
The Center for Student Wellness has multiple locations in the Eccles Student Life Center and the Student Services Building in Room 330. This center focuses on a holistic and inclusive approach to mental health. Services include workshops, training, Victim Survivor Advocacy, HIV/STI Testing, and Wellness Coaching. To find out about upcoming classes and connect, visit their website or call them at (801) 581-7776.
Shannon Yanes is a second-year student studying Marketing with minors in Information Systems and Business Analytics at the David Eccles School of Business. She is currently an intern for Marketing + Communications at the Eccles School and a Campus Ambassador for the University of Utah.
