Programs

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Let's Talk, Hawks!

Let's Talk, Hawks! is a drop-in service offered by the University Counseling Service (UCS) typically at various campus locations. It provides you with mental health knowledge and skills through tabling activities and an opportunity to have an informal, brief conversation with a UCS therapist. You can learn mental health skills and resources, share your mental health concerns, work on problem solving together, or ask questions about counseling and UCS.

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Collegiate Recovery Program

The University of Iowa Collegiate Recovery Program (CRP) provides an environment that supports the therapeutic and educational needs of Iowa students who are considering recovery, in recovery, or wanting to support those in any stage of recovery from addiction.

Events

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Fresh Check Day

Fresh Check Day is a campus-wide mental health fair. Fresh Check Day combines a fun, fair-like atmosphere with constructive conversation around mental health and wellness and suicide prevention. Featuring interactive booths combined with music, games, prizes, food, and other giveaways.

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Mental Health Around the World

Mental Health Around the World is a student-led initiatives among Active Minds, UCS Student Advisory Board, and International Student Advisory Board, supported by University Counseling Service, International Students and Scholars Services, and International Student Support and Engagement. 

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Self CAREnival

Led and organized by our embedded therapists at University Housing and Dining, Self CAREnival is a vibrant self-care fair full of games, prizes, and fun!

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Sleep Well

Led and organized by our embedded therapists, Sleep Well promotes sleep wellness and healthy habits. 

Upcoming related events

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Managing Anxious Thoughts 1- hour Workshop

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 9:00am to 10:00am
Virtual
The "Managing Anxious Thoughts" workshop is a 1-hour workshop designed to help participants recognize, understand, and manage their anxious thoughts through various evidence-based techniques. This interactive session aims to provide practical tools for coping with racing thoughts, fostering self-awareness, and promoting mental well-being. Please register via the links.  Time/Date:  Tuesday, March 11 at 9 a.m., via Teams.
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Success, Not Excess

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Westlawn
Supporting Students Desiring a Change Success, Not Excess provides a small, safe and supportive space for UI students wanting to make or considering changes in their alcohol or other drug use. The group emphasizes success in academics, relationships, mental and physical health, and other goals through reducing alcohol and other drug use. Meetings are provided by the UI Collegiate Recovery Program. For more information, please visit our website. This is not a treatment group and will not...
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Motivation and Procrastination Workshop

Thursday, March 13, 2025 10:00am to 11:00am
Virtual
 "Motivation and Procrastination" workshop is a 1-hour workshop designed to help participants understand the psychological underpinnings of procrastination and provide practical strategies to boost motivation and overcome procrastination. Through a combination of cognitive-behavioral techniques and practical exercises, this workshop aims to equip participants with tools to enhance productivity and achieve their goals. Please register via the links.  Time/Date:  March 13, 2025 • 10–11 a.m. via...