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 ConsultationStudent 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 ServicesWeekly 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 WorkshopsCollegiate Recovery Community
A peer-driven community for students in recovery, considering a change, or working to improve their relationship with substance use.
Explore Recovery SupportUABwell
A mobile app that brings UAB mental-health information, services, and wellness resources together in one place.
Get UABwellTogetherall
A 24/7 online peer-support community moderated by trained professionals, with self-guided courses and wellness tools for students.
Register for TogetherallTherapy Assistance Online
TAO offers brief, self-guided educational sessions covering mental health, wellness, and substance-use topics.
Explore TAOUAB Cares
UAB's suicide-prevention initiative provides information about recognizing warning signs, helping someone at risk, and finding support.
Visit UAB CaresMental Health Advocate Program
Self-paced training helps students recognize mental-health concerns, respond supportively, and connect classmates with appropriate resources.
Become a Mental Health AdvocateStudent Assistance and Support
Case managers help students address emotional, medical, financial, and academic barriers by identifying resources and coordinating support.
Request Student SupportCARE 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