Counseling Services provides a wide range of mental health services that include individual, couples, and group counseling; crisis intervention; career assessment; alcohol/other drug information; and self-help resources. We also are available to faculty and staff for consultation on a variety of mental health topics.
Learn about the services, resources, and setting up an appointment.
Emergency Information
If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911 immediately.
Crisis help for all
Students can access UW Mental Health Support 24/7: Call or text 888.531.2142, or chat via UW Mental Health Support 24/7 Portal.
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988. For Veterans line, press 1
On campus support
For both urgent and routine situations, students may contact University Counseling Services at 608.342.1865 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. or schedule a meeting using MyHealth portal
Mission Statement
University Counseling Services provides time sensitive and goal-oriented mental health services through a wellness lens to the UW-Platteville student population. We facilitate emotional, academic, social, and personal development utilizing individual and group counseling.
Psychoeducational and consultative services provided to the campus community enhance awareness and understanding of emotional wellness to support student academic achievement. We acknowledge and incorporate an individual’s culturally-bound values in a therapeutic process to affirm, promote, and celebrate diversity in its broadest sense.
For frequently asked questions, please visit our FAQ page.
Resources to Assist with College Transition
Transitioning to college can be both and exciting and challenging. We have identified helpful resources that can assist you in making this transition.
- Set to Go: A JED Program for Transition to College: settogo.org
- Starting the Conversation: College and Your Mental Health: www.nami.org/collegeguide
- Mental Health Issues Overlooked in College Transition: Special Report
