Wanting to get some Mental Health Support?  Resources!

UW Seattle students have access to a range of mental health and counseling support, including individual counseling, group therapy, workshops and crisis services.  Students also have access to free 24/7 services too!

For more info:

http://wellbeing.uw.edu/topic/mental-health/

This quarter, First-Year Programs and UAA Advising are continuing our collaboration to help support our first generation students in offering our new event, the “First-Gen Winter Welcome”. Our agenda will be centered around how to be successful during Winter quarter, focusing on topics regarding students’ self-care and wellness.

This event will be held in two identical sessions to accommodate student schedules on Wednesday, January 27th at either 12:30-2:00pm or 5:00-6:30pm.

Sign up here, and for more information, go to this website .

If you have any questions in the meantime, please do not hesitate to reach out to me (mvdorn@uw.edu), Joslin Boroughs (joslinb@uw.edu) or Matt Skirven (mskirven@uw.edu).

 

A virtual drop-in support space for any student needing to talk with others, facilitated by counselors

To join the Zoom, go to https://uw-phi.zoom.us/j/92682426611

Virtual Let’s Talk provides free, drop-in support with experienced therapists from the UW Counseling Center and Hall Health during designated hours. Visit letstalk.uw.edu to learn more.

How it works
Students complete a questionnaire on our website. Once they finish, the website displays a link to participate. They also receive an email with the link. During designated Let’s Talk hours, a counselor will be staffing the videoconferencing “room.” If demand increases, we may have another counselor or two pull students into other “rooms.” As always, Let’s Talk is confidential and secure.

The caveats
Let’s Talk isn’t counseling, it’s a way for us to provide low-barrier informal support and resources. To access short-term therapy or groups, students should contact the Counseling Center at 206.543.1240 or Hall Health at 206.543.5030. Services are currently provided through Zoom and/or by phone.

https://dfi.wa.gov/coronavirus-financial-resources

 

We are inviting students from all health sciences departments to share their writing and art in our upcoming Spring 2020 journal.

~~For previous editions of the journal and submission guidelines, please see our website:  https://www.capillariesjournal.com/

~~Submission Form (Deadline: Sun, April 26 @ 11:59 PM): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15RoF3pVqxcoUZDzrWFXUhIFmZUcbk6g3nDuJguZCXKk/edit

Please do not hesitate to reach out to us at cjuw@uw.edu. We look forward to your stories!

Did someone say, pesto cream cheese?!

Yes, that’s right.

We’re serving the infamous pesto cream cheese, with bagels and donuts and spiking hot coffee from Cafe Solstice ! 

Join us This Monday from 11:30am – 1:30 PM in the Social Work Gallary (1st floor) of the social work building.

Come take a minute to relax #selfcare

Dates: 1/28, 2/11, 2/25, 3/10

Time: 3:30-5pm

Location: ECC (Resource Room – 2nd floor)

The healing circle will support healing, understanding, learning from each other’s shared common experiences, identifying personal issues which help us to understand and grow while building community amongst each other. This group is for those who are seeking a decolonized, therapeutic, and healing space.

For Questions about the group contact Andrea Salazar-Nuñez, Ph.D.

Licensed Staff Psychologist, University of Washington Counseling Center

Contact Phone: 206-543-1240  or email: salazar6@uw.edu

Criteria for referral:

1. Self-identifies as a woman
2. Identifies as a BIPOC (ex. Latinx, African American/Black, Filipino/Pacific Islander/South East Asian, Native or Indigenous)

Hello Everyone!

My name is Marleisha and I have been promoting the first generation community event in the UW school of social work

I have created a survey for first generation students to fill out to help Admissions and I understand necessary resources for this community. In addition, we want to know what resources have been helpful throughout your experience at UW school of social work.

Follow the link below:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_RrcjXsMbpEOtTVStsyyS0HN0JJIrjeWaeLHk5TxM4I/viewform?edit_requested=true

Join us for the opening reception for Recovery Café’s exhibit in the SSW Gallery Tuesday, January 21 from 4:30-6pm.

Artists will be reading some of their written pieces from the Safe Place Writers’ Circle class at the reception.

Light food and drink will be served. See you there!

The UW Counseling Center is offering the following drop-in groups and workshops for Winter Quarter 2020. Registration is not required and all sessions are FREE. Please visit the Counseling Center’s Eventplore Page for more information.

 

VALUES IDENTIFICATION AND APPLICATION WORKSHOP
An interactive workshop where graduate students will engage in small group activities to identify their highest values and to learn how these values may be applied to their professional pathways

When: Tuesday, January 14, 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Where: Mary Gates Hall, Room 136 – Career & Internship Center Conference Room
Who: Appropriate for graduate students

 

TRANQUIL TUESDAYS

A drop-in stress reduction and mindfulness group for those affiliated with the military to de-stress, relax, and learn tools for taming stress.

When: Tuesdays, January 14, 21, 28, February 18, 25, and March 3

Where: HUB 337, Student Veteran Life

Who: Appropriate for all military affiliated students

WOMXN OF COLOR HEALING CIRCLE

Designed for Brown and Black womxn of color, including gender non-conforming. The group will focus on building a decolonized therapeutic space addressing any and all issues pertaining to being a womxn of color.

When: Tuesdays, January 14, 28, February 11, 25 and March 10, 3:00 – 5:00pm
Where: Ethnic Cultural Center – Resource Room
Who: Appropriate for Womxn of Color students

MINDFULNESS FOR STRESS & ANXIETY

Help manage stress and anxiety using mindfulness meditation and gentle yoga postures. No prior experience needed. Because sessions build upon each other students need to attend the first and/or second session of either round in order to proceed with the final two sessions.

When: Thursdays, Round 1 – January 16 through February 6. Round 2 – February 20 through March 11. 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Where: Schmitz Hall 401, Counseling Center
Who: Appropriate for all students

 

COPING SKILLS WORKSHOPS

These 5 drop-in workshops focus on learning skills to help you feel better fast.

January 24^th – Mindfulness for Stress Relief

January 31^st – Mindfulness for Self-Compassion

February 7^th – How to Get What You Need in Relationships

February 14^th – Changing Difficult Thoughts

February 21^st – Sleep Better Tonight

When: Fridays, January 25 through February 21 11:30 a.m. – 12:20 p.m
Where:  Schmitz Hall 401,Counseling Center
Who: Appropriate for all students

MENTAL HEALTH FOR THE PEOPLE

Mental Health for the People is a quarterly workshop series focused on mental health topics from a social justice perspective. Specifically, addressing issues such as racial fatigue, navigating mental health as a person of color, mindfulness and social justice work, and non-western healing practices. Each 90 minute drop-in workshop will be a different topic and will include time for a discussion and questions. Some topics may be focused on certain populations whereas others may be broad topics that impact a variety of marginalized identities.

When: Friday, February 14, 3:30 – 5:00pm
Where: Ethnic Cultural Center
Who: Appropriate for all students

LET’S TALK

Counselors—from the Counseling Center and Hall Health—provide informal consultations to help provide insight, solutions and information about other resources at various sites on campus.  Let’s Talk it is not a substitute for regular therapy, counseling or psychiatric care.

When: Weekdays; times vary, visit the website for current schedule
Where:  Locations vary, visit the website for current schedule
Who: Appropriate for all students

Again visit our Eventplore Page for the latest Groups and Workshops!

King County and Seattle Christmas and free holiday assistance programs.

Across King County Washington there are several Christmas assistance programs. Non-profit organizations run them using donations from the community and also the support of volunteers. A wide variety of gifts and food items may be offered to struggling families, in particular those with children, in an effort to spread the holiday joy.

Some of the charities offer more than just Christmas help. They may also administer Thanksgiving meals or Easter gift baskets. Anyone who may qualify and is interested in getting more information will need to call a center.

Countless families in Seattle are struggling in these challenging times. The free gifts, clothing and meals that are provided around the holidays can make a big difference. It can free up your money for paying other bills and help people have some joy around Christmas and other holidays.

See attached.

2019 Holiday Assistance Programs

Do you identify as multiracial/mixed race/multiethnic? Please plan to join us Friday, December 6,  for a causal get together where we can share space and our experiences.

When: Friday, December 6  from 11:30-12:30

Where: Room 116 (off the gallery on floor 1)

Everyone welcome—students, staff and faculty!

As a university that is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, we know that all experiences in their various forms contribute to the vibrancy and excellence of our campus communities.

On Friday, November, 8, we will lift up the experiences of our first-generation students, faculty and staff when the Bothell, Seattle and Tacoma campuses join universities across the country to participate in the third annual National First-Generation College Celebration.

“Being the first” in your family to attend college comes with a unique set of challenges and often our first-generation students, both undergraduate and graduate, feel invisible. As a first-gen student myself, I know this well. I am also aware of the great contributions that are made by our first-generation community members, faculty and staff included. Your experience and perspective make us better as an institution. It is wonderful that our three campuses can come together to elevate your success during what will be a special day throughout the nation.

To participate in the celebration and demonstrate that many in our community have experienced this pathway in higher education, we’re inviting all students, faculty and staff who are the first in their families to attend college to wear “Celebrate First-Gen” buttons next week. Those who need buttons can pick them up at these locations.

A few events for our first-gen community will take place next week as well. I also encourage everyone to show their pride or support on social media using the national or UW-affiliated hashtags #CelebrateFirstGen, #BeTheFirst, #UWFirstGen or #UWFirstGenGrads.

More details about how to participate can be found on our National First-Generation College Celebration web site.

We are proud to be an institution that supports the success and presence of our first-generation community. I look forward to seeing the ways in which you will join us in the celebration.

Students Living with Chronic Illness Support Group

Seattle Public Library University Branch 5009 Roosevelt Way NE // 1st and 3rd Tuesdays // 4–5 p.m.

A support group for college and graduate students living with ongoing health challenges.

Please contact (425) 296-2705 or mswintern@thecenterforchronicillness.org with any questions.

This program is free of cost.

Please see website for additional services: https://www.thecenterforchronicillness.org/

The *UW Trans Resource Fair*, organized by the academic student union
(UAW4121.org) will be on 10/10 from 4-7pm in room 305 . There will be a
dozen community organizations, as well as a very brief presentation from
UAW’s recent equity survey results. Students, faculty, and staff of
all genders are welcome to attend. tiny.cc/TransUW2019

The *QT Fall Welcome Event *in the SSW will be *this Thursday* from 4-7pm in room 305. Join BASW, MSW, and PhD students, along with faculty and staff, to build community and show support for our queer and trans students. We will have snacks, a craft/coloring/puzzle table, and more. Stay tuned for future QT Group events, and reach out to Vern (vharner@uw.edu)
if you want to get more involved as an organizer.

 

The Odegaard Writing and Research Center (OWRC) is now open for Summer quarter writing tutoring! UW students, faculty and staff may visit us on the first floor of the Odegaard Undergraduate Library, room 121. Our summer quarter hours of operation will be Monday through Thursday, 11:00 am to 3:30 pm.

OWRC Open – Summer Quarter 2019

Let’s Talk is a free program that connects UW students with support from experienced counselors from the Counseling Center and Hall Health Center without an appointment. Counselors hold drop-in hours at four sites on campus:

• Mondays, 2-4 PM, Odegaard Library Room 222
• Tuesdays, 2-4 PM, Ethnic Cultural Center Room 306
• Wednesdays, 2-4 PM, Q Center (HUB 315)
• Thursdays, 2-4 PM, Mary Gates Hall Room 134E

Let’s Talk offers informal consultation – it is not a substitute for regular therapy, counseling, or psychiatric care.
To learn more, visit letstalk.washington.edu.

The HUB’s front entrance is wheelchair accessible and the common area is to the right of the main desk.
An all-genders restroom can be found at the 3rd floor, down the hallway from the Q Center. Gender binary bathrooms with multiple stalls can be found on each floor of the HUB.
The HUB IS not kept scent-free but we ask that you do not wear scented/fragranced products (e.g. perfume, hair products) or essential oils to/in the Q Center in order to make the space accessible to those with chemical injury or multiple chemical sensitivity.

letstalk.washington.edu

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