The new partnership between Drake and Uwill will significantly improve the well-being of our students as they will have increased access to mental health services. However, helping our students access this service will require all of our support. Please see the recommendations below to help ensure that students have access to this platform:
- Remind students about the service. Each student has enough credits through the application for two individual telehealth therapy sessions. They may also utilize the credits provided for a scheduled chat or message with a clinically licensed therapist.
- Include information about Uwill in your email signature:
We care about your mental health and wellness. Students have free, immediate access to teletherapy through our partnership with Uwill. Get started. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, call 833–646–1526 for help 24/7/365. For medical emergencies, call 911. - Encourage your students to contact the 24/7 Uwill Crisis Hotline at 833–646–152 when they are experiencing an emergency or need immediate support. You may also utilize this number when you are talking with a student that needs to speak with a counselor immediately. It will be important to continue to utilize Starfish and your department’s protocol for student mental health concerns.
- Encourage students to utilize the Urise educational features included through the application.
- Remind students about the various Drake Student Counseling Center resources when they need additional support.
- Visit our new internal website to learn more.
For questions, contact Kayla Bell-Consolver, director, Drake Student Counseling Center
— Kayla Bell-Consolver, Drake Student Counseling Center