Mental Health Resources
UIW Counseling Services
In order to continue to serve you, UIW Behavioral Health Services is currently offering counseling services to enrolled students via ZOOM or phone to those who are residing in Texas. If you are interested in receiving counseling, please call (210) 832-5656 in order to initiate these services or to ask questions. We will be happy to discuss how the services work and to schedule you to speak to a counselor.
Cost of Services
There is no charge for Behavioral Health Counseling Services.
Crisis Information
During business hours
Call (210) 832-5656 or come directly to the Counseling office in AD 438. You will be seen by the first available counselor.
Outside of business hours
If you are on campus, please contact University Police at (210) 829-6030 or Health Services at (210) 829-6017 or notify a Resident Assistant.
If you are off campus, please contact any of the following resources:
- The Bexar County crisis line (210) 223-7233 (24 hours a day for any type of psychiatric crisis) chcsbc.org
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1 (800) 273-8255 (24 hours a day) http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
- Family Violence Prevention Services Domestic Violence Hotline (210) 733-8810 (24 hours a day) http://www.fvps.org/get-help/our-services/
If someone is injured or is a serious threat to self or others, call 911 immediately. You can ask for a CIT officer if the person you are concerned about his mental health issues. These are officers with special mental health training*
Care Connect
A resource for learners with UIW student insurance that can be accessed 24/7. Students can call at (888) 857-5462 to speak with a counselor at any time. They can also connect on the CHP student health mobile app.