Wellness
In the IRIS team, we emphasize the importance of holistic wellness of the mind and body, as well as caring for one's mental health. If you are a UF student interested in learning more about mental health and joining a supportive, diverse student community, consider joining the UF MHS Club (co-founded by one of our own lab members!). If you want to check your understanding of wellness, you can also play this short Kahoot game.
Below is a list of FREE mental health resources for both crisis and non-crisis situations. Please read them and be aware of them; even if you don’t need them, you may know someone that does need help, and you can help them. Being mindful of and caring for others is also part of holistic wellness.
UF Counseling and Wellness Center - free for all UF students
352-392-1575 (speak to counselors on-call or schedule an appointment)
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UF U Matter, We Care
352-294-2273
umatter@ufl.edu
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UF Care Team (supports individuals who are experiencing distress)
352-392-1261
Schedule an appointment.
Alachua County Crisis Center
352-264-6789
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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (available 24/7)
1-800-273-8255 (English)
1-888-628-9454 (Spanish)
1-800-799-4889 (deaf or hard of hearing)
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Su Familia (The National Hispanic Family Health Hotline)
1-866-783-2645
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Be There (learn how to help a friend or loved one who is struggling)
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7 Cups (find free emotional support and connect with therapists; non-crisis situations)
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American Association of Poison Control Centers
1-800-222-1222
Text “POISON” to 797-979
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The Jed Foundation (emotional health and suicide prevention)
1-800-273-8255
Text “START” to 741-741
Veterans Crisis Line
1-800-273-8255 (press 1)
Text 838-255
Crisis Line chat
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LGBTQ Youth Crisis Hotline (The Trevor Project)
1-866-488-7386
Text “START” to 678-678
Hotline chat
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TransLifeline (available 11 AM to 5 AM)
877-565-8860
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Panic Disorder Hotline
1-800-647-2642
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Helpline
1-800-662-4357
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National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) Helpline
800-931-2237 (call or text)
Helpline chat
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Self Harm Hotline
1-800-366-8288
Family Violence Helpline
1-800-799-7233
1-855-812-1011 (video phone line for deaf/hard of hearing)
1-800-787-3224 (deaf/hard of hearing)
Text “LOVEIS” to 225-22
Helpline Chat
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Hotline
1-800-950-6264
info@nami.org
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Mental Health America (MHA) Hotline
Text “MHA” to 741-741
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Crisis Text Line
Text “HOME” to 741-741
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IMAlive Chat Line
Chat Line