Dear students,

I hope you enjoyed a restful fall break. With the semester well underway, remember to do what you can to prioritize your mental health. You have access to a number of free resources tailored to your needs.

For urgent or same-day support:

• Visit the Counselor on Duty at CAPS. Call 734-764-8312 or come into CAPS on the 4th floor of the Michigan Union. When CAPS is closed, call 734-764-8312 for 24/7 counselor support.
• Access virtual counseling through Uwill, which offers same-day, after-hours, and weekend appointments.
• Call U-M Psychiatric Emergency Service (PES) at 734-936-5900 to determine if PES is the best place for you or a loved one to be seen. Please note that a visit to PES may incur fees, which are the patient’s responsibility.
• Call or text the national suicide and crisis lifeline at 988.

For less urgent needs:

• Schedule a counseling appointment with a CAPS counselor in their Michigan Union office. 
• Connect with your embedded CAPS counselor in your school or college.
• Check in with a UHC primary care provider. Mental health conditions are among the most common reasons students see medical providers at the health service.
• Drop in for Let’s Talk, a free and informal style of counseling offered by CAPS Monday through Friday at locations like Spectrum Center, Trotter Multicultural Center, the International Center, and more.
• Consider wellness coaching. Speak with a specially trained coach through a guided reflection of your well-being.

Stay healthy, Wolverines,

Robert D. Ernst, M.D.
Chief Health Officer
Associate Vice President for Health and Wellness in Student Life

Health & Wellness Updates

Don’t Miss Your Shot: Vaccination Clinics Underway Now
Respiratory season is ramping up, so getting your vaccinations should be a top priority. Clinics across campus and at the health service offer both the 2025-26 influenza vaccine and the 2025-26 COVID-19 vaccine. Learn more about eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine.

Call for Nominations: George Orley Student Mental Health Advocate Award
This award recognizes college students for outstanding leadership and a commitment to improving campus mental health through meaningful advocacy, raising awareness, or reducing stigma. Submit a nomination for someone you know or yourself by November 7. 

Get Home Safely: Free After-hours Transportation
As U-M students, remember you have a number of options for safe (and free) ways to get home after hours. U-M has partnered with Lyft to offer discounted rides, as well. Learn more about all of your options.

Campus Farm Stand
Every Thursday from 12-3 p.m. on Ingalls Mall through mid-November, the U-M Sustainable Food Program and the Campus Farm run a farm stand offering local and fresh produce. Students get a 30% discount.

Community Matters
Thank you to everyone who has already completed part 2 of the Community Matters online courses for Fall 2025! If you haven’t already completed part 2, there is still time. If you complete part 2 by October 31, you will be randomly entered to win a gift card from the U-M Tech Shop.

Student Caregivers: Register for Backup Care
If you are a student with caregiving responsibilities for children, adults, or elders, you now have access to subsidized backup care thanks to an expansion in U-M’s partnership with Bright Horizons. This resource was previously available only to benefits-eligible faculty and staff. Learn more and register now.

October 31: Bone Marrow Registry Drive
Between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Friday, October 31, the College of Pharmacy is hosting a drive to increase registered bone marrow donors. Stop by to learn more about this life-saving initiative.