Personal Support Services

Supportive resources for individuals who need help with personal concerns, affecting them both inside and outside of school or work. Please click on a topic category below to begin.

Topics

Alcohol & other drugs, recovery

Related terms: Recovery, alcohol, drugs, peer support, counseling

Eating disorders, body image, nutrition

Related terms: Eating disorders, body image, mental health concerns, nutrition, weight

Financial security

Related terms: Basic needs, financial aid, scholarships, loans, affording textbooks, mutual aid

Food security

Related terms: Basic needs, food pantry, food security, nutrition

Grief (including student or employee death)

The death of a family member, friend, colleague, or community member is always difficult. Resources on campus are available to all in the campus community, including faculty and other academic appointees, staff, postdocs, undergraduate students, and graduate/professional students.

Housing security

Related terms: Basic needs, housing, landlord, tenant, rent

Menopause

Related terms: Perimenopause, menopause, postmenopause, health, wellness, inclusion, accommodations

Mental health

Related terms: Mental health, counseling, wellness, academic accommodations, supportive measures, supporting someone in distress or crisis

Physical illness & injury

Call 911 in an emergency. Related terms: Work-related injury, illness, workers' compensation, reasonable accommodations, disability, employee, employment, safety, prevention