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UAB Student Mental Health Resources

Counseling, crisis support, workshops, and wellness resources available to UAB students.

Links last reviewed in August 2026.

Need immediate help?

Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department if you or someone else is in immediate danger.

For urgent mental-health support, call or text 988. UAB students can also call Student Counseling Services at 205-934-5816 for a same-day crisis appointment during business hours.

UAB Student Counseling Services

Currently enrolled students can begin with an initial phone consultation for individual counseling, group counseling, crisis support, or referrals.

Schedule a Consultation

Student Health Mental Health Services

Student Health provides primary care and psychiatric services for concerns such as anxiety, depression, panic, test anxiety, ADHD, and medication management.

View Student Health Services

Weekly Mental Health Skills Workshops

Free, drop-in workshops help UAB students build practical skills for stress management, emotional regulation, mindfulness, relationships, and belonging.

View Current Workshops

Collegiate Recovery Community

A peer-driven community for students in recovery, considering a change, or working to improve their relationship with substance use.

Explore Recovery Support

UABwell

A mobile app that brings UAB mental-health information, services, and wellness resources together in one place.

Get UABwell

Togetherall

A 24/7 online peer-support community moderated by trained professionals, with self-guided courses and wellness tools for students.

Register for Togetherall

Therapy Assistance Online

TAO offers brief, self-guided educational sessions covering mental health, wellness, and substance-use topics.

Explore TAO

UAB Cares

UAB's suicide-prevention initiative provides information about recognizing warning signs, helping someone at risk, and finding support.

Visit UAB Cares

Mental Health Advocate Program

Self-paced training helps students recognize mental-health concerns, respond supportively, and connect classmates with appropriate resources.

Become a Mental Health Advocate

Student Assistance and Support

Case managers help students address emotional, medical, financial, and academic barriers by identifying resources and coordinating support.

Request Student Support

CARE Team

Students, faculty, staff, and others can submit a concern when a student may need outreach or connections to UAB support services.

Contact the CARE Team