You chose your class schedule for this semester—but have you scheduled time for connection and support? The start of the semester is a good opportunity to look ahead to how you may support yourself through more challenging or stressful times.
University Health Services (UHS) provides many opportunities to connect with other students in a safe, confidential and supportive space through UHS group counseling and Badger Recovery.
UHS Group Counseling
UHS group counseling offers a chance to share your experiences with others who understand and relate; learn new perspectives; and experiment with new ideas, behaviors, and ways of being or interacting. There are many groups available this semester—including ones focused on anxiety, identity, ADHD, and substance use—so you can find one that’s right for you.
Here are just a few groups that will be held this semester:
- Using Wisely Group – For students looking to manage their relationship with alcohol or substance use | Fridays from 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM (virtual)
- International Students Support Group – For international students | Wednesdays from 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM (in-person)
- Black Women’s Support Group – For students who self-identify as women of African descent | Mondays from 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM (virtual)
- South Asian Support Group (NEW!) – For students who self-identify as South Asian or being from a South Asian country (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and the Maldives) | Tuesdays 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM (in-person)
Read more about group counseling through UHS, and view the full spring Group Counseling schedule.
All students are required to complete a pre-group orientation. A pre-group orientation is a one on one 30-minute Zoom call with the group’s facilitator. During this call, the facilitator will talk about how the group will be run, topics that may be covered, and answer any questions you may have. To schedule a pre-group orientation, please call 608-265-5600 (option 2), or visit MyUHS.
Badger Recovery
Badger Recovery is UW-Madison’s collegiate recovery community, offering a range of recovery services and connection opportunities, including weekly recovery meetings for students in recovery from substance use, eating disorders, and addictive behaviors.
This spring, Badger Recovery will host weekly recovery meetings for students in recovery and those who support them, with new options to choose from for the spring semester:
- All Recovery Meetings – For students in recovery | Mondays, 7–8pm and Wednesdays 5:45–6:45pm | 333 E. Campus Mall, Room 8808
- Friends and Family Meetings – For friends, family members, and others who support students in recovery | Thursdays, 5:30–6:15pm | College Library, Room 2191E
- Rainbow Recovery – For LGBTQ+ students in recovery | Mondays, 5–6pm | Gender and Sexuality Community Center (GSCC)
Badger Recovery meetings are non-clinical and are led by trained student facilitators who support all pathways to recovery. Meetings involve students supporting one another, sharing their recovery experiences, and often center around topics like coping with triggers, building support systems, managing stress, and finding connection. For a full meeting schedule and more information, visit the Badger Recovery webpage.
Want to stay in the loop on Badger Recovery events and news? Sign up for the Badger Recovery email list, or follow Badger Recovery on Instagram.