About Us

Mission

The University Health and Counseling Services promote student success and well-being through accessible, high-quality physical and mental health care, outreach, and consultation. We provide time-sensitive, goal-oriented support with a wellness-centered approach, fostering emotional, academic, social, and personal development. Our culturally responsive care ensures an inclusive and supportive campus environment, empowering students to thrive in their lifelong health and wellness journey.

Vision

We are committed to the following:

• Supporting the university’s educational mission
• Addressing the unique health needs of college students
• Providing timely, nationally accredited services
• Engaging the campus with health and wellness expertise
• Equipping students with lifelong wellness skills
• Removing health barriers to academic success
• Fostering a multicultural, inclusive environment
• Promoting public health and emergency preparedness
• Utilizing evidence-based practices in all services

Values

We value the following:

• Commitment to student welfare
• Confidentiality
• Continuity of care
• Continuous quality improvement
• Diversity of staff
• Ethical delivery of care
• Excellence
• Inclusivity
• Maintaining accreditation through a nationally recognized accrediting body
• Multiple dimensions of wellness
• Professional staff development
• Services that are physically and financially accessible to students

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

UHCS strives to provide high quality physical and mental health care, outreach, and consultation. Because of this mission, we hold a strong commitment to the diverse UW-Whitewater community and the promotion of equity and justice. We recognize and acknowledge that discrimination, prejudice, and inequitable systems of power and privilege impact the wellbeing of our campus community. As a healthcare organization, we work to:

• Create and sustain an environment that respects and welcomes people from diverse backgrounds including, but not limited to: race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, citizenship, national origin, age, ancestry, physical/mental ability, political beliefs, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, body size, mental health, and socioeconomic status;
• Challenge systems of oppression to create a more inclusive campus community;
• Recognize and eliminate the prejudice, discrimination, and health disparities that have traditionally affected healthcare delivery; 
• Cultivate our cultural awareness and humility through professional development and encouragement of ongoing self-examination of our biases.

UHCS demonstrates this commitment within our center through various initiatives:

• Diversity Committee
• Trans Health Treatment Team 
• Services for Trans and non-binary students 
• LGBTQ* Support group 
• Diversity Seminars for counseling interns
• Semiannual Diversity training for staff 

and throughout the campus via UHCS staff membership on:

• Committee on LGBT* Issues
• Committee on Disability Concerns 
• Veterans and Military Service Members Committee 
• Warhawk Emergency Fund Committee 
• Hate/Bias Committee 
• Women's Issues Committee 

We value your feedback. Please share with us your thoughts and suggestions about how UHCS can be more inclusive: UHCS Feedback Form.