Other Campus Counseling and Support Services
Academic Success has a primary goal of promoting student progress in the various programs offered by the UTHSC. It offers a variety of services to facilitate learning and enhance student performance.
How to Share a Concern About a Student
- If you are a student, faculty member, staff, or parent who would like to speak with a CARE Team for guidance with a student concern or crisis, please call the CARE phone at 901.448.CARE. This line is monitored 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
- Online at Share a Concern
- Via email at careteam@uthsc.edu
- Visit the CARE Team website
- Via the Umergency App*
*The UMERGENCY app is designed to empower students to be prepared for any emergency, health, or safety situation by putting the power of information in their hands.
Umergency is an all-in-one emergency, health, and safety app. A CARE Concern can also be shared through this app by students. The app is free and available to download in both the App Store and Google play, or at www.umergencyapp.com. Download the app, create an account, and choose UTHSC.
If you are a student experiencing a counseling/behavioral health emergency after hours or on holidays and weekends, please call the Counseling Services After-hours Emergency number at 901.690.2273 to be connected with a counselor.
Our staff believes that physical activity plays a vital role in the development and maintenance of a "healthy, well-adjusted" individual. The Office of Campus Recreation is the focal point for recreational opportunities at UTHSC.
The diverse activities and programs offered by The Campus Recreation Center are a means to educate participants, provide opportunities for group and individual interactions as well as provide assessment and guidance in the area of health-related fitness. Spouses and dependent children are welcomed.
The Office of Campus Recreation and Student Recreation Center are located at 800 Madison Ave. Room 312.
The Campus Police Department is responsible for the safety and security of the campus and the University community. For more information about campus safety, the campus alert system, and crime prevention, access the Campus Police website.
Campus Safety and Emergency Management supports UTHSC colleges and departments in the development of emergency plans and procedures for a variety of hazards including fires, severe weather, infectious disease, and other emergencies that could adversely affect the health, safety, assets, or operations of the UTHSC community.
Emergency Community Resources
If you or someone you know would like to speak by phone or text with a trained crisis professional, there are nation-wide services available:
- Text HOME to the Crisis Text Line at 741741 to communicate with a trained crisis counselor, from anywhere in the United States, anytime, about any type of crisis
- Students of color can also text STEVE to the Crisis Text Line at 741741 to speak with a crisis counselor dedicated to supporting the mental health and emotional wellbeing of students of
- Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.