Student Health and Counseling Services | Committee on Genetics, Genomics and Systems Biology

When issues arise Student Health and Counseling Services and The University of Chicago have a robust set of systems to support students. Review the resources and services below to find the help you need.

For serious or life threatening emergencies always call 911 immediately.

Student mental health services, including 24/7 Mental Health Support

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Dean on Call

Dean-on-Call Program: One of the resources the University makes available to students is the support and guidance of a University administrator who is on call and can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Dean-on-Call and can be reached by calling (773) 834-HELP (4357) or 4-HELP (4357) from a campus phone.

Student mental health services, including 24/7 Mental Health Support

For University Coronavirus updated please visit the UCHICAGO FORWARD page

For BSD specific guidance on Coronavirus (COVID-19) click here

Student Counseling

The Student Counseling Service (SCS) provides mental health care to University of Chicago students.

Student mental health services, including 24/7 Mental Health Support

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For BSD specific guidance on Coronavirus (COVID-19) click here

Student Disability Services

Student Disability Services works to provide resources, support, and accommodations for all students with disabilities and works to remove physical and attitudinal barriers, which may prevent their full participation in the University community.

BSD Peer Health Liasons: Peer Health Liaisons are graduate students in the Biological Sciences Division (BSD) that connect students to health resources. If you have disability-related questions and would like to talk to a Peer Health Liaison confidentially, contact: bsd-phl@lists.uchicago.edu

Student mental health services, including 24/7 Mental Health Support

For University Coronavirus updated please visit the UCHICAGO FORWARD page

For BSD specific guidance on Coronavirus (COVID-19) click here

Student Health Service

UChicago Student Wellness believes that good health is essential for academic success. At the University of Chicago, students have access to coordinated and comprehensive medical care, counseling, psychiatry, and health promotion services targeted at building and maintaining overall well-being. Learn more about Student Health Services

Student mental health services, including 24/7 Mental Health Support

For University Coronavirus updated please visit the UCHICAGO FORWARD page

For BSD specific guidance on Coronavirus (COVID-19) click here

USHIP - Student Health Insurance

Health insurance coverage is mandatory for all eligible students. During the time you are registered at the University, you are required to enroll in the U-SHIP, or waive enrollment by providing evidence that you have health insurance coverage that is comparable. Learn more about the U-SHIP program

Student mental health services, including 24/7 Mental Health Support

For University Coronavirus updated please visit the UCHICAGO FORWARD page

For BSD specific guidance on Coronavirus (COVID-19) click here