Mental Health Toolkit: Students
Student Support Services
IF YOU'RE NOT SURE WHERE TO START, START WITH STUDENT CARE AND ASSISTANCE
- Student Care and AssistanceVisit 132 Iowa Memorial Union during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Email: dos-assistance@uiowa.edu
Call (319) 335-1162Part of the Office of the Dean of Students. - Academic Support and RetentionThere are lots of university resources and supports available to assist you. A list of a select few resources that may be able to assist in navigating the University of Iowa.
Call (319) 335-1497 - Basic Needs and SupportThis site provides listings for campus and community resources that help support basic needs. Food insecurity, child care, health and wellness, mental health, and others are examples of resources you'll find in the directory.
- Clothing ClosetIts mission is to provide undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Iowa with access to quality, new or used professional clothing at no cost.Each semester, a student can get free professional clothing to be used for interviews, jobs, class presentations, and more.
- Food Pantry at IowaEmail: studorg-foodpantry@uiowa.edu
Phone (319) 335-1162The Food Pantry at Iowa provides free nutritious food and basic necessities for University of Iowa students, graduate and professional students, postdocs, staff, and faculty. Food accessibility and affordability is important for college students to survive, maintain a healthy lifestyle, and to concentrate in classes. - International Student and Scholar ServicesInternational Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) provides leadership in international education and intercultural learning through services to international students and scholars, their dependents, the university, and the surrounding community.
Call (319) 353-2700 - Multicultural and International Student Support and Engagement (MISSE)MISSE provides a "Home Away From Home" atmosphere for many students and can be utilized by any UI student or reserved for student organization events, with approval.MISSE also provides intra-and cross-cultural education, leadership and organizational development opportunities, social justice education, and change. MISSE compliments the academic mission of the university by enhancing students' inside and outside of the classroom.
- Residence EducationResources for current residents in residence halls.
Call (319) 335-3700 - Student Disability Services (SDS)Student Disability Services is here to support you in whatever manner you prefer (in-person, virtual, phone). Please feel free to contact us by phone or email with any questions you have or to set up an appointment.
Email: sds-info@uiowa.edu
Call (319) 335-1462 - Student Legal ServicesTo make an appointment.
Email: student-legal@uiowa.edu
Call (319) 335-3276 - Student WellnessWe aim to support student wellness and learning through educational and health promotion services that help students create healthy lifestyles.
To make an appointment.
Call (319) 335-8394.
Academic Support Services
- Math Tutorial LabThe Mathematics Tutorial Laboratory is a place for students to get assistance studying for their math classes. Its primary function is to provide students with the opportunity to receive one-on-one help from tutors ready and able to answer questions.
- Supplemental InstructionThe University of Iowa’s Supplemental Instruction (SI) program is a free, course-specific, peer-facilitated group study session that was developed to improve retention and academic success within historically challenging courses. SI sessions are held multiple times per week throughout the semester by a SI leader.
- Tutor IowaWebsite for how to get help with your courses.
- Writing CenterThe Writing Center can provide feedback on any writing project, including multimedia projects, at any stage of development. It promotes teaching with writing with individual consultations for faculty and other writing across campus programs. Services are free and available to anyone in the University of Iowa community.
Email: writing-center@uiowa.edu
Call (319) 335-0188.
Sexual Harm, Dating Violence, and Stalking
FOR AN EMERGENCY INVOLVING SEXUAL ASSAULT, STALKING, OR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, CALL THE 24-HOUR RAPE CRISIS LINE: (319) 335-6000
- Domestic Violence Intervention ProgramCall 1-800-373-1043 and/or go to dvipiowa.org/contact/
- Office of the OmbudspersonPlease call or email to make an appointment with an Ombudsperson.
Email: ombudsperson@uiowa.edu
Call (319) 335-3608The Ombuds Office offers appointments by Zoom and telephone. In-person meetings can be scheduled by request. - Rape Victim Advocacy ProgramSpeak with an advocate. For an RVAP advocate, call its 24-hour local crisis line at (319) 335-6000 or 1-800-228-1625.
- University of Iowa Police DepartmentEmail: police@uiowa.edu
Emergency: 911 or 988 (suicide)
Non-emergency: (319) 335-5022 - Women's Resource and Action CenterEmail: wrac@uiowa.edu and leave a message with your name and how you can be reached.
Call (319) 335-1486
You may leave information about your specific concern/s but are not required to do so.WRAC provides confidential, 1:1 assistance and support for anyone with concerns about discrimination, harassment, violence, or other matters. We specialize in identity-based concerns, and care about your experience.
Unsafe Situation
IF YOU'RE IN AN UNSAFE SITUATION
- Campus University of Iowa Police Department (UIPD)Call (319) 335-5022
- Iowa City Police DepartmentEmergencies: 911 OR 988 (suicide)
Non-emergency line (319) 356-6800
General Iowa City Police information (319) 356-5275
- Last Updated: Jun 4, 2025 8:20 AM
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