The start of a new semester can be an exciting time, but it can also be a time in which many students, faculty and staff may feel stressed or overwhelmed. The U is committed to supporting our campus community’s mental health and provides mental health resources that serve students, faculty and staff in myriad ways, from prevention to trauma response.
You can direct struggling students to this website or the resources listed below:
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Wellness Hub: For students who aren’t sure where to begin, the Wellness Hub helps connect them with health, wellness, mental health and support resources across campus.
- Center for Disability & Access (CDA): CDA works with students with disabilities to determine eligibility for reasonable academic accommodations. Students can call 801-581-5020.
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University Counseling Center: The University Counseling Center provides individual and group counseling, crisis services, workshops, prevention programming and other mental health services. Students can call 801-581-6826.
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Peer Well-being Navigation: This program provides support and guidance to others navigating health, wellness, mental health and academic services. Students can view peer well-being navigators and book an appointment here.
- Mantra Health: Students can access virtual mental health support for in-the-moment support and problem-solving without an appointment or referral. Phone support is available 24/7 at 888-319-5111, with additional video and text options available during scheduled hours.
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Mental Health First Responders (MH1): MH1 provides no-cost, after-hours mental health support. Students can reach out for concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationships, coping or other mental health needs. Call 385-321-5356 during service hours.
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Students, faculty and staff can all access the following resources:
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HMHI Utah Warm Line: The Utah Warm Line provides free support from certified peer support specialists with lived experience. It can be a helpful option for someone who wants connection, encouragement or someone to talk with before a situation becomes a crisis. Call 801-587-1055 or 833-773-2588.988
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Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Anyone can call or text 988 at any time for free, confidential crisis support for themselves or someone else.
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Spiritual Care/Chaplain: Through the Center for Campus Wellness (CCW), students, staff and faculty can connect with a chaplain for confidential spiritual and emotional support. Students of all faith traditions or spiritual identities, and those with no religious affiliation, are welcome to seek support as they navigate grief, loss, meaning, relationships, life transitions or other personal challenges. Call 801-581-7776.
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Center for Campus Wellness Workshops: The Center for Campus Wellness provides a variety of presentations and workshops upon demand. See the list of available trainings here.
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Victim-Survivor Advocacy (VSA): VSA provides free, confidential, trauma-informed support for students, faculty and staff who have experienced violence, abuse or harm. Advocates can help individuals understand options, navigate resources and make decisions about what support feels right for them. Call 801-581-7776
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There are also resources that specifically serve faculty and staff. If you need access to confidential, 24/7 support, the SupportLinc program (also known as EAP) is a good option. Care advocates are available to help with anxiety, stress, grief, parenting, workplace challenges and more. If SupportLinc does not meet your needs or you require a higher level of care, please reach out to the Huntsman Mental Health Institute Behavioral Health Network (HMHIBHN) team, the mental health concierge for the university’s health plan. Contact them at HMHIBHN@hsc.utah.edu or visit their website at Behavioral Health Network.
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Religious and Conscience Belief Content Accommodations |
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allows students to request accommodations for course material based on religious or sincerely held conscience beliefs. The Office for Faculty has created an and how it may impact instructors or students. For additional questions about potential impacts of this rule, please contact the Office for Faculty or the Dean of Students.
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Engage Students with SAGE Learning Resources |
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Discover how SAGE Learning Resources can help students strengthen a variety of skills like, critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication to name just a few. In this practical session, the SAGE Engagement Team and Marriott Library staff will introduce ready-to-use videos, case studies, datasets, online modules, and research methods content, then share concrete ideas for integrating these resources into courses and assignments. Participants will learn about Sage Skills, Research Methods, Business, Data, and other Learning Resources modules. We will also share strategies for connecting course content to the University of Utah’s Durable Skills Framework, embedding resources directly into their courses, and supporting skills students can carry into their future studies and careers.
Join us on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., either in person in the Marriott Library’s Room 2753 (Learning Space) or via Zoom.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://utah.zoom.us/meeting/register/rpHm6hc4RM-iDn-8T1iW3Q
Registrants need to use their u00000@utah.edu email address to register.
Questions? - contact: mlib-collection_development@lists.utah.edu
About Sage Learning Resources:
Sage Learning Resources support the teaching and learning of skills and research methods through 280+ hours of structured online learning. The online courses are self-paced and instructor-led, comprising an engaging mix of quality content, video, interactives, and formative assessments. Topics cover critical skills and research methods across all stages of academic study. Marriott Library has acquired the full catalog of Sage Learning Resources sections and modules, including Sage Research Methods, Business, Data, Video, Skills, and Campus.
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Canvas Accessibility Community of Practice |
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Inaugural One-U RAI Awards |
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The University of Utah One-U Responsible Artificial Intelligence Initiative (One-U RAI) is accepting nominations for its inaugural awards program honoring individuals who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to advancing responsible AI. The campus community is invited to submit nominations across all disciplines for two open awards—one for faculty members and another for grad students or postdocs. A third award will recognize a dedicated One-U RAI committee member. Help us celebrate outstanding work at the U, and nominate your peers or yourself by Sept. 20: rai.utah.edu/opportunities/annual-awards/.
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Digital Learning Technologies |
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Join us for Accessibility Tech Tips Tuesday this fall! This semester’s series will focus on building practical skills for creating more accessible digital content. Through short, hands-on sessions, explore tools and strategies to help make your course materials easier to access, navigate, and use for all learners. Check out the schedule and drop in for the sessions that best support your work!
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Learn how to create more accessible video content using My Media (Kaltura). This session will cover requesting and editing captions, improving caption accuracy, understanding when audio descriptions are needed, and applying best practices to help all students engage with multimedia content.
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