Support Resources
Thriving at school means getting the support you need, both academically and emotionally. Here are a few resources to support your mental well-being and studies.
“During my freshman year, despite great homework and class participation grades, I would often have a panic attack in the middle of an exam, leaving me with much lower grades than I knew I could get. After talking to the SSD office, they set me up with time and a half on exams and a smaller, quiet room to take the test in, allowing me to focus less on my nerves around time and crowds and more on proving my knowledge of the material.”
— Member of the Student Advisory Board
Mental health treatment options around Ann Arbor
University of Michigan students, faculty, and staff have many options for mental health care in Ann Arbor, both on and off campus. Learn your options and get the help you need.
Counseling options and other mental health clinics
Center for Neuropsychology, Learning & Development
CNLD offers comprehensive assessment services, including neuropsychological, psychological and developmental evaluations. The clinic also provides therapy services for individuals (adults, teens and children) and families, as well as parent guidance. They collaborate with other professionals in the local community who offer specialized tutoring for learning difficulties, advocacy for clients, speech and language therapy, occupational and physical therapy, mental health interventions and medical services.
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
CAPS is free to all enrolled students on the U-M Ann Arbor campus. Services include crisis intervention, brief personal counseling and short-term psychotherapy for individuals, couples and groups. CAPS provides individual and community resources, including The Wellness Zone, workshops and mental health student groups.
Packard Health offers a uniquely integrated model of health care that combines primary care, mental health care, health promotion, and disease management programs in one comprehensive family practice setting. Packard Health patients have access to psychiatry and social services for the treatment of mental illness. Patients work together with medical and behavioral health care staff to plan and manage their medication and solution-oriented therapy.
Trinity Health: Mental Health, Behavioral Health, and Substance Use Services
Trinity Health’s Mental Health, Behavioral Health, and Substance Use Services offers a complete range of outpatient mental health services. Our professional staff of dedicated clinicians includes psychologists, adult and child psychiatrists, social workers, all of whom have a wide variety of clinical expertise and experience working with people in need of assistance.
The University Psychological Clinic
The Psychological Clinic provides mental health services to clients 18 years and older, including individual and group therapy as well as psychological evaluations. Services include treatment for mood disorders (like anxiety and depression), post-traumatic stress disorder, adult ADHD, and many other challenges. The approach to each client is tailored to ensure each person is treated as an individual, focusing on what is important to them.
The University Center for the Child and Family (UCCF)
UCCF offers a comprehensive range of mental health services for children, adolescents, parents, and families. Clients can receive treatment and clinical assessments in many areas, including social skills, relationships, grief and loss, mood disorders in children, learning disabilities, and more. UCCF also offers workshops on ADHD and learning disabilities, parenting through divorce, and developing coping skills. Services for autism spectrum disorders are offered through the UM-ACTS program.
Faculty and Staff Counseling and Consultation Office
The Faculty and Staff Counseling and Consultation Office (FASCCO) provides support and assistance to University staff and faculty in resolving personal or work-related concerns. Through a range of sensitive and innovative services, FASCCO seeks to enhance the emotional health, well-being and job performance of members of the university community. By providing confidential and professional counseling, coaching, training and consultation services to staff, faculty, retirees, benefit-eligible adult dependents and departments, FASCCO helps individuals develop and foster strengths and resilience to enhance their personal and professional lives.
Non-clinical support for students on campus
Caring for your mental health is more than just getting treatment. Finding community, resolving conflicts and getting adequate support are all ways to help you begin to feel better and maintain your well-being.
On campus resources to support your well-being
The Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs and the William Monroe Trotter Multicultural Center serve as resources of support for diverse student populations in our campus community. The staff’s primary focus is to enhance the success of students by building a sense of intra-community through intellectual, social, and cultural educational opportunities.
The Ombuds office is a place where students can discuss their questions, complaints, and concerns about the functioning of the University in a confidential and safe environment. The Office offers informal dispute resolution services, provides resources and referrals, and helps students consider options available to them. The Office operates independently as a supplement to existing administrative and formal dispute resolution processes. It has no formal decision–making authority.
Services for Students with Disabilities
Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) provides services to students with visual impairments, learning disabilities, mobility impairments, hearing impairments, chronic health problems and psychological disabilities (i.e., a diagnosed mental illness or disorder that substantially limits one or more major life activities). They offer selected student services that are not provided by other University offices or outside organizations, including advice, support and advocacy to students with disabilities, as well as referrals for professional evaluations and testing for specific conditions.
Office of Student Conflict Resolution
OSCR provides a variety of services designed to support a safe, just and peaceful community, and to help Michigan students learn how to resolve conflict peacefully. OSCR offers a full-spectrum menu of conflict resolution pathways. These include Facilitated Dialogue, Restorative Justice Circles, Shuttle Negotiation, Social Justice Mediation, as well as the Formal Conflict Resolution process as described by the Statement of Student Rights and Responsibilities.
Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Center
SAPAC provides educational and supportive services for the University of Michigan community related to sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, sexual harassment, and stalking. Services include a 24-hour crisis line, crisis intervention and follow-up and advocacy with University, legal, and medical systems.
Spectrum Center provides a comprehensive range of education, information and advocacy services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students, faculty, and staff, their families and friends, and the campus community at large. The staff offers informal counseling to individuals, as well as referrals to professional counseling, both within and outside the University community.
Student Veterans Assistance Program
The Student Veterans Assistance Program helps veterans, guardsmen, reservists, and others receiving U.S. military benefits make a successful transition into the U-M community. Staff can help students make the transition from active military duty to U-M and from U-M to active military duty by guiding them to the resources they need to make the most of their U-M experience.
University Health & Counseling Medical Services
UHC supports the health and well-being of the campus community through a public health-informed approach that emphasizes support, prevention, education and treatment. They strive to help students realize their full potential, cope with life's stresses, work productively and connect meaningfully with others.
Through Wolverine Wellness at UHC, students can access services to enhance their overall well-being through Wellness Coaching. Common coaching topics include adjustment to U-M, academic concerns, relationships, stress/anxiety management, physical health, sexual health, sleep, alcohol and other drugs, and more.
Thriving academically and professionally
College is challenging. No matter where you are in your academic journey, you may need support. The University of Michigan has resources to help you thrive during your time at Michigan and begin your career after graduation.
Academic and professional support for U-M students
CEW+is a unit of the University of Michigan that offers services to students, faculty, staff and community members. The CEW’s counseling services support women and men by exploring educational and career interests within the context of relationships and life circumstances.
The University Center for Language and Literacy (UCLL)
UCLL provides specialized testing, evaluation, and treatment for difficulties in communication, including reading, writing, speaking, and/or comprehension. UCLL offers services to clients of all ages, from pre-school to college to older adults. UCLL services are individualized, intensive and innovative, offering individual speech-language therapy, a literacy and reading intervention program, services designed to bolster academic success, and the intensive, comprehensive U-M Aphasia Program, one of the few such programs available in the country.
University of Michigan Career Center
The Career Center assists students from all academic units with career exploration, job search skills development, and interest in advanced educational opportunities. Services include individual career counseling, as well as programs and workshops.
University of Michigan Dean of Students Office
The Dean of Students Office serves as a central point of contact for students with concerns that are not addressed in other areas of the University, including mental health-related issues. Possessing a practical understanding of University policies, procedures, and community life, staff work with individual students, student groups, staff, and faculty to resolve conflicts and eliminate barriers to educational and personal goals.
University of Michigan International Center
The U-M International Center offers a range of services to support international students, scholars, faculty, and staff at the University of Michigan, as well as American students. The International Center offers guidance on immigration, adjusting to U.S. society and American culture, academic concerns and community resources. Additionally, it conducts workshops and orientation sessions for international students, scholars, and U-M departments.
University of Michigan Language Resource Center
Serves, supports, and promotes the study and instruction of foreign languages, cultures, and literatures.
University of Michigan Math Learning Center
The University of Michigan Mathematics Laboratory (Math Lab) is a walk-in tutoring service available free to all UM students.
University of Michigan Science Learning Center
Supports teaching and learning in the natural sciences. Houses computer labs, meeting alcoves, study space and a loan desk for reserve and study materials. Services include study groups, academic advising, GSI office hours, and science resources.
University of Michigan Sweetland Writing Center
Provides free consultation to students who seek help with academic writing. Services include peer tutoring, online editing, and one-on-one writing workshops.