Student Health Services is not an emergency facility.
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In a life-threatening emergency
Dial 911, or go to the UAB Emergency Department (on the corner of 6th Ave. Southand 18th St. South, the UAB Highlands Emergency Department (1201 11th Ave. South) or the nearest Emergency Department.
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For urgent mental health concerns
When SHWC is closed go to the UAB Emergency Department,UAB Highlands Emergency Department or the nearest Emergency Department.
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For eye emergencies
Dial 911 or go directly to the Callahan Eye Foundation Emergency Department, open 24 hours/7 days a week, located at 1720 University Blvd.or go to the UAB or UAB Highlands Emergency Department.
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If you have been sexually assaulted
- UAB Title IX Resource Guide
- Crisis Center Bham Rape Response
24-Hour Assistance (205) 323-7273 or (800) 656-HOPE - UAB Student Health & Wellness Center (205) 934-3580
- UAB Emergency Department (205) 934-5101
- UAB Police Department 934-3535 or 911
After Hours
If you have an illness and need advice/assistance when Student Health & Wellness is closed (nights, weekends, and holidays), call the university paging operator at (205) 934-3411 and ask for the doctor on-call for Student Health & Wellness.
If you ever experience any problems with our after-hours service please contact our office at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 934-3580.