For Students

Student Support Program (SSP)

Overview

The University of North Texas Health Science Center offers free confidential counseling sessions to students through TELUS Health Student Support. The 24/7 Student Assistance Plan provides support for:

Cultural Adaptation Anxiety
Mental Health Helplessness
Student Life Loneliness
Relationships Stress

How to Access TELUS Health Student Support

TELUS Health Student Support (24/7 immediate and ongoing counseling):

1-866-743-7732 | us.myissp.com |

Or call or chat directly from the free TELUS Health Student Support app.

 

HSC Food Pantry

Overview

The HSC Food Pantry was established on campus in an effort to assist HSC students impacted by food insecurity. The HSC Food Pantry does not require application or approval and is available to any student in need.

Locations: Student Service Center, room 180 (open Monday through Friday) | Library, room 450 (accessible any time the Library is open)

Email: sarc@unthsc.edu

 

Student Emergency Fund (SEF)

Overview

The Student Emergency Fund (SEF) is a program managed through the Student Assistance Resource Center (SARC). The SEF provides emergency financial assistance to enrolled students who are having temporary financial hardships due to unforeseen or uncontrollable circumstances. For more information, please visit the SEF webpage

Contact the Student Assistance Resource Center

Email: sarc@unthsc.edu

Email: jeremy.joseph@unthsc.edu

 

HSC Student Health Clinic

Overview

The HSC Student Health Clinic is located at 3430 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76107 on the first floor of the Interdisciplinary Research & Education Building (IREB), next to the Torched Apron and behind the Innovation Suite. For up to date hours of operation, please visit the HSC Student Health Clinic website. In the event of an emergency, go to the nearest hospital.

Contact the Student Health Clinic:

Phone: 817-735-5051

Fax: 817-735-0651

Email: StudentHealth@unthsc.edu

 

Student Health Insurance

Overview

United Healthcare Student Resources is the current insurance provider for HSC students. All students are required to have health insurance and must maintain health insurance coverage while enrolled at HSC.

Contact Student Health Insurance:

Email: StudentHealthInsurance@unthsc.edu

 

Care Team

Overview

HSC cares about our students’ success, not only academically, but emotionally and physically. Because of our commitment, we provide caring and confidential services across campus that respond to our students’ unique needs.
The mission of the Care Team is to:

– Contribute to healthier communities by assisting in protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the students and members of the HSC community.
– Foster student success.
– Provide a comprehensive response to students whose behavior is disruptive to themselves or the educational environment, or may be in violation of the Student Code of Conduct & Civility.

The Care Team often collaborates with other offices within the campus community. Other offices with similar purposes include the Division of Student Affairs, Center for Academic Performance, and the HSC Police Department.

Contact Care Team:

Phone: 817-735-2740

Email: CareTeam@unthsc.edu

The Care Team brochure can be found here.

 

Center for Academic Performance (CAP)

Overview

The Center for Academic Performance (CAP) is committed to helping all HSC students meet their personal and academic goals by providing comprehensive academic programs. We offer services designed to enhance all levels of academic performance through academic consultations, learning assessments, and self-management.
Services include:
– Academic Counseling
– Learning and Study Strategy Assessments
– Writing Support
– Tutoring
– Workshops on: Time Management, Test Taking, Paper Formatting, and Strengths Based Learning

Contact CAP:

Email: CAP@unthsc.edu

 

Person of Concern Reporting Form

Overview

The Health Science Center cares about our students’ emotional and physical wellbeing and strives to provide all students with a campus environment that is conducive to academic endeavors and social and individual growth.
In an effort to increase opportunities to identify students of concern, a form exists to capture Care Team referrals and violations of the Student Code of Conduct & Civility within one central online form. The Person of Concern Reporting Form can be found at: www.unthsc.edu/personofconcern.
Individuals referring students of concern can select the nature of their report and identify and provide context for the nature of their concern. By utilizing one central referral method, opportunities are created to gather complete and thorough information in an effort to support students in a holistic manner.
Thank you for playing a part in keeping our students safe and contributing to solutions for a healthier community!

 

 

The Mindful Corner

Overview

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Over 75% of HSC students rate their stress as moderate or high, and 32.7% of HSC students have been diagnosed or treated for stress in the last 12 months. In recognition and response to the challenges of HSC students, the Office of Care and Civility created a wellbeing space named “The Mindful Corner” in 2023.

While HSC has a variety of excellent laboratories and academic spaces, The Mindful Corner was designed as a space where students can relax and destress. The Mindful Corner incorporates elements commonly found in sensory rooms such as soft seating and user-adjustable lighting and sound. The Mindful Corner features a whiteboard “Affirmation Wall” where students can express their creativity in providing uplifting messages for one another and sharing illustrations. In addition, The Mindful Corner hosts a variety of fidget toys and relaxing activities like puzzles and coloring pages.

Multiple groups of students were consulted in both the creation and naming of The Mindful Corner. Additionally, the Office of Care and Civility consulted with the Office of Disability Access to ensure the space meets is accessible and encourages wellbeing for neurodivergent students. The Mindful Corner is is located in room 106 of the Founders Activity Center and open during FAC hours beginning in September of 2023. For inquiries related to The Mindful Corner, please email OCC@unthsc.edu.

 

 

Virtual Relaxation Room

Overview

The purpose of the virtual relaxation room is to provide a virtual space where students, faculty and staff can take a moment to relax and de-stress. Mindful relaxation can reduce stress, improve mood and promote productivity. We encourage you to explore some of the activities in the virtual relaxation room to experience these benefits for yourself.

 

Sexual Misconduct Resources

Title IX Coordinator

HSC’s Title IX Coordinator is the university official responsible for coordinating the university’s compliance with Title IX, including the university’s grievance procedures for resolving Title IX complaints.

Maureen McGuinness Title IX Coordinator
Student Service Center, Suite 160
3500 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth, Texas 76107
Maureen.McGuinness@untsystem.edu, 817-735-5919

Reporting Sexual Misconduct

Incidents of sexual misconduct (sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual coercion, and sexual exploitation), domestic violence, dating violence and stalking should use this form to report to the Title IX Coordinator.

Community Resources

One Safe Place: 817-916-4323, www.onesafeplace.org

Family Justice Center: 1100 Hemphill Street, Fort Worth, TX 76104

GRACE (Grapevine), 837 E. Walnut St., Grapevine, TX 76051

 

Recovery Resources

Campus Recovery Resources

Community Resources

Please note that the community resources listed are not meant to be comprehensive in nature and are not affiliated with HSC.