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
Counseling Support
Admitted Nursing students can meet with Ross during a Nursing Let’s Talk section, or self-schedule counseling appointments via the MyUHS portal. After logging-in, select:
- Schedule an Appointment
- Student Health Services (Medical Services, Mental Health)
- Mental Health Services
- Follow prompts for either an initial appointment with an Embedded Provider (Nursing, Law), or for Follow-up appointments by selecting schedule an appointment with a counselor or psychiatrist I have seen in the past 6 months.
Students may also call UHS directly at 608-265-5600 (option 2) to schedule with the provider in the School of Nursing, or email Ross directly at rrbeattie@wisc.edu.
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; 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.
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.