University of Wisconsin–Madison
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Resources

Resources for Students

Resources for Employees

  • Employee Assistance Office: The Employee Assistance Office is a confidential resource provided by the University of Wisconsin to assist employees and their immediate family members or significant others who are finding it difficult to successfully cope with personal or work related issues and concerns.
  • Employee Benefits: Treatment of alcohol and drug abuse and dependence is offered by State Group Health Plans. Contact your health plan if you or a dependent is in need of treatment.

Resources for Parents

Campus Resources

  • Office for Student Organizations, Leadership & Involvement: The Office for Student Organizations, Leadership & Involvement (SOLI) helps support nearly 1,000 registered student groups and clubs on the UW-Madison campus. They are a great place to start for any questions about a student organization. SOLI oversees the Policy on the Conduct and Discipline of Registered Student Organizations.
  • Chancellor’s Advisory Group on Alcohol and Other Drugs: A cross-campus policy committee providing overarching analysis and leadership on campus alcohol policies and advising to the chancellor on initiatives relating to alcohol.
  • Student Affairs: Student Affairs plays an important role in promoting diversity and campus climate, providing student support and crisis services, and advocating for student leadership and engagement. Its activities include promoting safety education and governing student conduct.
  • Office of Student Assistance and Support: Whether students need help in personal crises or campus-wide emergencies, the Office of Student Assistance and Support (OSAS), an arm of Student Affairs, provides advocacy and support services to students and the university community. The office also manages the university’s academic and non-academic misconduct systems and refers cases to off-campus organizations when applicable.
  • Employee Assistance Office: The Employee Assistance Office is a confidential resource provided by the University of Wisconsin to assist employees and their immediate family members or significant others who are finding it difficult to successfully cope with personal or work related issues and concerns.
  • Employee Benefits: Treatment of alcohol and drug abuse and dependence is offered by State Group Health Plans. Contact your health plan if you or a dependent is in need of treatment.
  • University Health Services: Resources provided by UHS include 24-hour crisis intervention (608-265-5600), individual psychotherapy consultations, alcohol/tobacco/drug abuse services, group counseling, and relationship support.
  • UW Police Department (UWPD): 911* or 608-264-COPS (2677);Citizens Academy – every year, participants from UW–Madison and the community participate in 7 sessions on community safety, including information on alcohol, a trip to the Detox facility, and students trying on the “Drunk Goggles” to go through a series of sobriety tests.

Community Resources

  • Journey Mental Health Center: Journey Mental Health (formerly Mental Health Center of Dane County) provides comprehensive mental health and substance abuse services to residents of Southern Wisconsin. 608-280-2720. 24 Hour Crisis Services: 608-280-2600 (Emergencies Only)
  • Madison Police Department (MPD): 911 or 608-266-4275
  • Tellurian Substance Use Services: Tellurian Detoxification Center provides detox services, alcohol education classes, and resources for students and community members.