Well-Being Resources
College is exciting... and stressful! Your mental and physical health is important, and many resources exist at UMD to provide support to you. No matter how you're feeling, please be encouraged, take advantage of these resources, and don't hesitate to reach out to the Dean of Students Office team if you need a place to start.
Counseling Center
The Counseling Center provides comprehensive support services that promote the personal, social, and academic success of all UMD students. A variety of services are available, including individual counseling and group counseling. Individual sessions are offered on a short-term basis to address the common concerns faced by college students, including loneliness, anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, relationship problems, eating concerns, traumatic events, academic challenges, and indecision about majors and careers. When a student’s concerns require more specialized or longer-term counseling, a referral to an off-campus community provider for counseling is recommended.
Behavioral Health
The University Health Center’s Behavioral Health Services also offers multiple services such as stress management, light therapy, and wellness coaching.
CARE to Stop Violence Advocacy, Education, and Outreach Services
Campus Advocates Respond and Educate (CARE) to Stop Violence provides free, confidential advocacy and therapy services to primary and secondary survivors of sexual assault, relationship violence, stalking, and sexual harassment, while simultaneously empowering the campus community to prevent violence through educational presentations, events, and outreach activities.
After-Hours Crisis Support
Counseling Center After-Hours Crisis Support: 301-314-7651
University of Maryland Police: 301-405-3333
UMD C.A.R.E to Stop Violence 24-Hour Sexual Assault Hotline: 301-741-3442
National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988
The Trevor Project LGBTQ+ Youth Crisis Line: 1-866-488-7386
University Recreation & Wellness (RecWell)
University Recreation & Wellness inspires Terps to be active and live well. Current students can enjoy unlimited access to all campus gyms, the indoor and outdoor pools, intramural sport leagues and tournaments, the climbing wall, bike shop, and over 100 drop-in group fitness classes every week!
Meditation
Meditation is a practice that invites us to slow down, breathe, and cultivate a greater awareness of the ways in which our body and mind can work together. It can be a useful antidote to stress and is often recommended as a supplemental resource for a number of health and wellness concerns. Check out the meditation sessions offered by the University Health Center.