Emergency and After Hours
If this is a medical emergency, please call 911.
If you live in university residence halls, you may also want to contact your house fellow or peer-learning partner (who is available 24 hours a day).
Mental Health Crisis Services by Phone
608-265-5600 (select option 9)
24-hour crisis services »
Contact UHS 24 hours a day if you or a UW-Madison student is experiencing a mental health emergency. Calls are answered first by a receptionist, who may then page a UHS counselor.
Urgent Medical Advice by Phone
608-265-5600 (select option 1)
M to F » regular business hours until 9 pm
Weekends and holidays » 12 noon to 9 pm
If you are experiencing symptoms of an urgent physical illness or injury and aren’t sure what to do about treatment, a UHS nurse can give you advice by phone.
