Crisis Services
University Health – Mental Health Services
Crisis line: (608) 265-5600, option 9, available 24/7
Offers an open, safe, and confidential environment to help students through issues that may interfere with their well-being, academic productivity, and happiness.
Journey Mental Health Center
Mental Health Emergency: (608) 280-2600
For non-UW partners/friends/roommates or if you would like to talk to someone not affiliated with UW.
School of Nursing Embedded Mental Health Provider
University Health Services (UHS) and the School of Nursing have collaborated to offer an embedded mental health provider for enrolled nursing students. The Embedded Mental Health Provider for the School of Nursing is Ross Beattie. Ross also works part-time as a Generalist provider for UHS.
Ross graduated from Winona State University with a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. He is particularly skilled at working with students in areas of life transitions, grief, anxiety, depression, and all the related stressors that go with being a college student. Ross uses various theories of therapy but typically favors Person-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness Based Interventions when working with clients.
To learn more about Ross, view his Staff Profile.
Ross Beattie, MS, LPC-IT
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Individual Counseling
Counseling sessions are for enrolled nursing students (BSN, DNP, PhD, Certificate) looking to meet for ongoing counseling. Appointments can be scheduled for in-person or virtual, but the student must be in the state of Wisconsin during the time of a virtual appointment.
This service is completely confidential and can be brief or ongoing. To schedule, please call 608-265-5600 (option 2) or email Ross directly at rrbeattie@wisc.edu.
Let's Talk
Let’s Talk sessions are Zoom drop-in consultation (25-minute) appointment. This service is completely confidential and does not require providers to write a clinical note for these appointments. Typically, folx will come to this service with a specific thing to talk about, however no topic is off limits! The virtual SoN “Let’s Talk” is on Fridays from 11-1pm and the Zoom link can be found on the “Let’s Talk” page or by clicking HERE.
Mental Health - Student Involvement
Mental Health Student Organizations
To get involved with mental health focused student organizations, go to the Wisconsin Involvement Network website and search for “mental health” or “wellbeing.”
Education Opportunities
To further your education and continue learning about suicide prevention, there are several opportunities on campus – both for course credit and for independent learning: Undergraduate Suicide Prevention Training; Graduate Student Suicide Prevention Training; Online Education Resources; Peer-to-Peer Learning (Togetherall); Counseling Psychology 371 Course
Off-Campus Opportunities
For involvement beyond our campus, consider volunteering with one of these local or national organizations: Crisis Text Line; The Trevor Project; National Alliance on Mental Illness Dane County; American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Wisconsin
University Health Services - UHS
About
University Health Services is the UW–Madison student health center. With a mission to enhance learning and student success by promoting, protecting, and restoring health and wellbeing, UHS is dedicated to providing high-quality health care, prevention, and mental health services.
Additional University Health Resources
Wellness Services
Let’s Talk
Let’s Talk is a UHS program that provides no-cost, informal, confidential consultations around campus and virtually. Learn more HERE.
THRIVE Workshop Series
Virtual workshops designed to share tips and tools for thriving at UW.
Togetherall
Togetherall is a clinically moderated, online, anonymous peer-support tool available for free to UW-Madison students. Whether you’re struggling to cope, feeling low, or just need a place to talk, Togetherall can help you to explore your feelings in a safe supportive environment.
Uwill
Uwill is a no cost, virtual counseling options for students. Licensed mental health professionals are available for video, phone, chat, and message sessions during flexible hours – including nights and weekends. Students can get in quickly to see a counselor, with appointments typically available within 24 hours.
Family Resources
Office of Child Care and Family Resources
The Office of Child Care and Family Resources promotes the academic and professional goals of the University of Wisconsin community through the administration of early education and family support programs. OCCFR supports collaborations between and among campus child care centers to afford access for families and to ensure excellence and quality programs for those served. OCCFR provides outreach, teaching, and research to support the greater goals of the University of Wisconsin.
Child Care Financial Assistance
For UW Madison Students
For UW Madison Faculty and Staff
Community Assistance
Contacts
Academic Affairs
Email:
academic.affairs
Phone: 608-263-5202
Address:
1100 Signe Skott Cooper Hall
Ross Beattie
Position title: Embedded Mental Health Provider: School of Nursing Provider & Generalist Provider
Address:
Signe Skott Cooper Hall, Academic Affairs, Suite 1100
Students currently enrolled in a nursing program can schedule an appointment with Ross through UHS.