Mental Health Resources
Below, you’ll find a list of valuable mental health resources offered by UAB to support the well-being of graduate students.
Table of contents
- UAB Cares
- Crisis Hotlines
- Get Help Now
- Kognito
- Student Health Services
- Student Counseling Services
- TAO Self-Help App
UAB Cares
Enterprise-wide UAB Suicide Prevention initiative providing access to resources for crisis support and mental health care for all students and employees at UAB.
Crisis Hotlines
These crisis lines offer 24-hour support for anyone who needs to talk to someone.
- Dial 988 for Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
- Birmingham Crisis Line: (205) 323-7777
- Transgender Crisis Hotline: (877) 656-8860
- LGBTQ+ Hotline: (866) 488-7386
- Rape Response: (205) 323-7273
- Graduate Student Help Line (800) 472-3457
- Veterans Help Line: (800) 838-2838
- Crisis Text Line: 741-741
Get Help Now
Crisis and Emergency Resources. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, they should call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. For 24-hour access to text or call, UAB has partnered with the Birmingham Crisis Center (205-323-7777) and the National Crisis Text Line (text “UAB” to 741-741).
Kognito
Learn How to Help Someone. Kognito is an online training to learn how to have a conversation with someone you are concerned about their mental health. Two courses are available, one for faculty and staff, one for students. Free to UAB communityj.
Student Health Services
Student Health Services offers primary care for mental health concerns:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Panic attacks and test taking anxiety
- ADHD
- Mental Health medication management
- Initial evaluation and referral for bipolar disorder and other complex mental health conditions
Furthermore, Student Health Services has a dedicated in-house team of Psychiatric professionals to provide services for a broad range of mental health concerns. Students with a mental health concern may see Primary Care and may also be referred to Psychiatry from Primary Care. They also work collaboratively with Student Counseling Services for comprehensive care.
Student Counseling Services
Student Counseling Support. Free, confidential counseling support for enrolled undergraduate, graduate, and professional students at UAB. Web-booking is available for the first appointment. Student Counseling Services also offers online screenings, workshops and trainings, a weekly podcast, and resiliency resources.
TAO Self-Help App
TAO self-help app for students. A free app for students with access to a variety of mental health modules to address resiliency, stress, depression, anxiety, relationships, recovery support, and more