University of Pittsburgh's Student Affairs offers a wide variety of on-campus and remote resources and services. Check out the following services to start managing your mental health well-being.
-General Mental Health Crisis Response: 412-648-7930
-Sexual Assault Response: 412-648-7856
-If there is an emergency situation where safety is endangered, there is an imminent risk of harm, and immediate help is required, call 911 or the Pitt Police at 412-624-2121.
Resources and services from Student Affiars to ensure that our students remain safe, healthy, and thriving.
The clinic is staffed by board-certified physicians, licensed nurse practitioners, physician assistants, registered nurses and medical assistants who have dedicated themselves to providing the highest quality medical care.
The Office of Health Education & Promotion provides a variety of programs and services to enhance personal and community health, while promoting healthy lifestyles.
Campus Recreation helps members of the Pitt community lead active, balanced lives by providing endless opportunities to enhance physical health and wellness.
The Care and Resource Support (CARS) Team accepts referrals, problem solves, and responds to student behavior identified as reasonably causing concern for students’ health, welfare, and safety.
Disability is an aspect of diversity. Disability Resources and Services (DRS) is the designated department by the University to determine reasonable accommodations and services.
OIB is a team of diverse and passionate staff practitioners who work together to help Student Affairs become student ready and aware, and the University of Pittsburgh campus feel like home away from home for all students, especially those who come from traditionally excluded identities, cultures, and communities, i.e. BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, Latinx, International, AAPI, Religious/Worldview, etc.
Psychiatric services are now provided in the Student Health Service (SHS) by a board-certified psychiatrist. A referral from either a Student Health Service clinician or therapist from the University Counseling Center or from the community is required.
Sleep is closely connected to mental and emotional health. Check out these Sleep Tips to incorporate into your routine.
The Stress Free Zone (SFZ) is a space where students can learn and regularly practice evidence-based, mind/body stress reduction skills.
The Mission of the Student Health Services is to provide high quality primary health care, prevention, health education, and pharmacy services to enhance student living and learning.
The University Counseling Center provides a safe, confidential environment for students to talk about personal or academic concerns.
What is well-being? The concept of well-being is both simple and complex. In its most basic sense, well-being is an overall measurement (or evaluation) of life. If we are doing well and are generally satisfied with our life, then our well-being is good. And when our well-being is good, we are able to lead a successful life driven by purpose, fulfillment, and achievement. Check out What is Well-Being? for more information!
Your well-being influences your ability to flourish and thrive. While we all come from various backgrounds, have different experiences, and face distinct challenges, learning to improve and maintain the various areas of your well-being can help you overcome obstacles, achieve goals, and lead a meaningful and fulfilling life.
Well-being is multidimensional, which means it encompasses numerous areas (or pillars). Each pillar is composed of, and impacted by, many individual factors (think of the ingredients that go into making a great dessert). When the factors related a particular area are tended to properly, the results can be very satisfying and rewarding. When certain parts are left out, or neglected, the outcome is likely not as good. In exploring, supporting, and enhancing your own well-being, It is important to become familiar with and give proper attention to each pillar.
College and Graduate School can be both an exciting and challenging time in your well-being journey. The Pillars of Well-being can help you better understand how to create balance and satisfaction in your life. At times, we need some additional support to improve our well-being and Thrive @ Pitt is here to help! Browse the resources, tools, and services available on campus to help you thrive.
Thrive at Pitt was formed to advance our mission: To support and maintain all aspects of student well-being by promoting and improving accessibility to a range of resources relevant to our diverse student body.
Get involved with student organizations. Find the full list of student organizations at Organizations - University of Pittsburgh - Main Campus.
Active Minds is a nonprofit organization working to utilize the student voice to change the conversation about mental health on college campuses.
Autism Speaks is a group of Pitt students committed to volunteering, fundraising, and raising awareness for the autism community around campus and throughout the Greater Pittsburgh Area.
Eye to Eye is a nationwide mentoring movement for students with Learning Disabilities (LD) and/or ADHD. It is the only national after-school mentoring program that pairs children with learning disabilities with college-aged students with similar disabilities.
NAMI at Pitt is a mental health advocacy group which raises awareness of mental health topics and breaks mental health stigma on and off campus, within the Pittsburgh community, on social media, and beyond!
We envision a world where LGBTQ+ people in the STEM community are empowered to achieve success in a safe and supportive environment that celebrates their diversity and unique contributions.
Pittsburgh offers a wide variety of counseling and mental health resources and services. Check out the following services to start managing your mental health well-being.
Provides counseling and other services to the LGBTQ communities and their allies
Provides help to those feeling stressed or overwhelmed with life
Reduced fee psychotherapy ($25 or less), apply to become a client
Reduced fee psychotherapy and assessment
Psychotherapy
With lifetime membership ($49) you have access to low-cost therapists in the Pgh area($30-$80/session)
Provides links to mental health and healthcare resources
Services for Teens At Risk
Provides resources for parents and educators related to the online experience for children
