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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Intro to Mindfulness Workshop for Students

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 12:00pm to 1:15pm
Virtual
Intro to Mindfulness® is an evidence-based curriculum specifically designed for teaching mindfulness, meditation, and stress management to college students and other young adults. The workshop will run Tuesdays, June 3, 10, 17, 24 from Noon-1:15pm on Zoom. To register or learn more information, please go to the link on our website.
Intro to Mindfulness Workshop for Students promotional image

Intro to Mindfulness Workshop for Students

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 12:00pm to 1:15pm
Virtual
Intro to Mindfulness® is an evidence-based curriculum specifically designed for teaching mindfulness, meditation, and stress management to college students and other young adults. The workshop will run Tuesdays, June 3, 10, 17, 24 from Noon-1:15pm on Zoom. To register or learn more information, please go to the link on our website.
Intro to Mindfulness Workshop for Students promotional image

Intro to Mindfulness Workshop for Students

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 12:00pm to 1:15pm
Virtual
Intro to Mindfulness® is an evidence-based curriculum specifically designed for teaching mindfulness, meditation, and stress management to college students and other young adults. The workshop will run Tuesdays, June 3, 10, 17, 24 from Noon-1:15pm on Zoom. To register or learn more information, please go to the link on our website.