Student Life at Iowa News

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University Counseling Service meets increased demand in creative ways

By Barry Schreier on October 2, 2019.

This past spring, students created the #DoesIowaLoveMe campaign to call out shortcomings of University of Iowa systems important to them.

University Counseling Service works to meet students where they are

By Brian Trager on October 2, 2019.

While most people may think of individual or group counseling when they think of the University Counseling Service (UCS), direct clinical service is only part of a comprehensive response to campus mental health.

University Counseling Service partners with student organizations

By Brian Trager on October 2, 2019.

Each year University Counseling Service (UCS) partners with several student groups to ensure it is delivering services that benefit students.

The College of Law adopts the University Counseling Service embedded therapist model

By Jeremy Kinser on October 2, 2019.

A quality consistent across University of Iowa professional colleges is that their students face unique pressures and often have rigorous time commitments.

Wellness (and the UI) Wins with Fresh Check Day

Posted on March 28, 2019.

The University of Iowa’s Fresh Check Day — an event focused on campus mental health — won national recognition this year for being among the nation’s best.

Checkin' in on mental health at Iowa

By Stefanie Denu on August 14, 2018.

The University Counseling Service (UCS) collaborated with over 20 participating organizations to present the second annual Mental Health Fair on the University of Iowa campus in spring 2018.

Enriching the UCS group counseling program

By Stefanie Denu on August 14, 2018.

As the University Counseling Service (UCS) has expanded its staff and clinical services in recent years, group counseling has emerged as one of the most noteworthy changes.

Substance abuse recovery service available since spring 2018

Posted on July 12, 2018.

The Division of Student Life, along with various partners, created the University of Iowa Collegiate Recovery Program (CRP) in spring of 2018 to provide a supportive network of services and educational opportunities to meet students at any stage in their recovery from substance abuse and addiction.