Emergency rooms are designed to treat life-threatening or severe conditions. The following emergency rooms in Janesville are within short driving distance from the Rock County campus and open 24/7:
HEALTH AND WELLNESS AT UROCK
You matter at URock, and well-being is at the heart of student success. We support the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of every student so they can thrive in and out of the classroom.
Through the Warhawk Solution Center, students can connect with University Health and Counseling Resources (UHCS) that promote balance, resilience, and personal growth. Whether you're facing new challenges or looking to strengthen your overall well-being, we're here to support you every step of the way.
Students can also connect with the Wellness Navigator for personalized support, wellness education, and guidance to campus and community resources.
What we offer
Health services
Visit the Ambrose Health Center on the Whitewater campus, available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., for in-person health services. Shuttle service is available.
In-person services available in Whitewater »
Call 262-472-1300 to schedule in-person appointments. The first visit is free. Students experiencing medical emergencies should call 911.
Mental health services
As a member of URock you have all-in-one access to free virtual mental health and wellness support.
- Therapy (12 free sessions per year)
- Self-guided mental health courses and exercises
- Psychiatry
- Peer support
- Coaching
- Connect Now: Video calls available 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., phone available 24/7 at 888-531-2142
Visit the Mantra Care Hub or download the app on Apple or Android. Use your UWW email to set up an account.
Mantra offers self-guided mini courses to help with stress, organization, and sleep, virtual counseling, virtual therapy, and more.
If you have questions about the services or are having trouble accessing your account, contact Mantra Health at hi@mantrahealth.com or call 800-464-2083.
Rock students are welcome to schedule counseling and therapy appointments at Ambrose Health Center on the Whitewater campus, available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Shuttle service is available. Students can also schedule virtual appointments with licensed UHCS counseling staff during business hours.
- Schedule an appointment through My UHCS portal
- Make an appointment with the Wellness Navigator through Navigate
Wellness Navigator and resources
The Wellness Navigator helps students connect with the right support and wellness resources based on their individual needs and goals. Whether you're looking for stress management strategies, campus support services, or ways to improve your overall well-being, guidance is available to help you navigate your options.
Services and opportunities include:
- Personalized referrals to campus and community resources
- Wellness presentations and workshops
- Health and wellness campaigns
- Educational materials and self-help resources
- Recommendations for low-stimulation study spaces
- Warhawk Solution Center — Hyatt Smith Hall (HS106) or (HS111)
- Gary J. Lenox Library Lower Lever — Allen Hall (AH109)
- Meditation Room — Williams Hall (WM0016)
- TRIO Learning Support Center — Andrews Hall (AD0002-0028)
- Outdoors — Study Garden — Exit Andrews Hall Stairway 3 Lower Level (ADS0003)
Contact Megan Pasciak, Wellness Navigator, at pasciakm@uww.edu, call 608-898-5026, or visit her office at URock in the Warhawk Solution Center HS111 Hyatt Smith Hall.
Get help: Safety resources
University Police »
Dial 911 for emergencies
262-472-4660
988 Suicide & Crisis Line
Call, text, or chat 988
Veterans Crisis Line »
LGBTQ+ students
The Trevor Project »
Trans Lifeline »
Health care near the Rock County campus
Learn more about when to go to an emergency room
Urgent care facilities treat non-life threatening but urgent issues. The following urgent care facilities in Janesville are within short driving distance from the Rock County campus:
- Mercyhealth Urgent Care — South (2 miles)
- Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday
- SSM Health Urgent Care (6 miles)
- Open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday
- Mercyhealth Urgent Care — East (7 miles)
- Open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday
- Mercyhealth Urgent Care — North (10 miles)
- Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily (including holidays)