UCS designs and implements presentations, programs, and workshops on a wide variety of psychology topics.

Staff members are trained as consultants to assist student groups in identifying more effective personal, interpersonal, and group functioning. We are available to provide presentations, programs, or workshops on a wide variety of topics. Program offerings often include academic skills, stress management, diversity, equity, and inclusion, suicide prevention, students in distress, and more. Let us know how we can work for you.

Outreach Services are available in virtual or in-person formats. However, due to the current rates of transmission, we are encouraging that programs be offered virtually as much as possible to support campus and community health.  

Call 319-335-7294 or fill out the workshop request form to schedule a consultation or program today.

Outreach services eligibility standards

  • Outreach programs provided by UCS staff including support groups, workshops, or live psychoeducational programs are open to registered UI students only.
  • UCS invited presentations by UI campus units or organizations are open to those affiliated with the requesting unit and those invited by that unit. This could include staff, faculty, students, or community members.
  • UCS invited presentations by community agencies are open to those affiliated with the requesting agency and those invited by that agency.
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Support groups

Topics range from anxiety, ADHD, interpersonal, eating & body concerns, depression, chronic health, grief, and substance use.

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Programs and workshops

We are available to design and implement presentations, programs, or workshops on a wide variety of mental health topics.

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Self-paced resources

Mental health resources that you can read and watch at your own pace.

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Request a workshop

Fill  out a request form to schedule a consultation or workshop today.

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Upcoming related events

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Anxiety Toolbox (Series 3)

Friday, April 19, 2024 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Westlawn
"Anxiety Toolbox" is a three-week, skills-based workshop designed to help students learn to better manage their anxiety by utilizing a variety of CBT tools and strategies. This is a curriculum-driven series with structure and specific learning objectives and topics for each week that build students' knowledge over the course of the workshop. All participants will receive a workbook with exercises to be completed both within and outside the group to facilitate their learning. Location...

Sit with Sam

Monday, April 22, 2024 11:30am to 1:30pm
Boyd Law Building
Mental health programming at BLB should remain relevant and responsive to students' needs! Sign up to have a conversation with Social Worker Sam while enjoying a free lunch from The Eat Shop. Voice your concerns, suggest ideas for the fall, and shoot the breeze, too. All students are welcome! Students must RSVP in advance in order to get free lunch: https://uiowa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3D9UlVoR01FP1NI

Sit with Sam

Tuesday, April 23, 2024 11:30am to 1:30pm
Boyd Law Building
Mental health programming at BLB should remain relevant and responsive to students' needs! Sign up to have a conversation with Social Worker Sam while enjoying a free lunch from The Eat Shop. Voice your concerns, suggest ideas for the fall, and shoot the breeze, too. All students are welcome! Students must RSVP in advance in order to get free lunch: https://uiowa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3D9UlVoR01FP1NI

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