Student Health and Counseling Services offers on-campus professional mental health counseling services, clinical health services contracted through Vibrant Health Family Clinic in River Falls and Pierce County Reproductive Health Services in River Falls, and holistic educational and preventative initiatives and programming.

Frequently Asked Questions

EMERGENCIES: Where do I go for a medical or mental health emergency?
Medical emergencies call 911. View our Emergencies/Crisis Situations web page

Where do I go when I get sick, injured, or need a physical exam?   Certain clinical health services are covered for UWRF students by Student Health Services through:  Vibrant Health Family Clinics in River Falls: 1687 East Division Street, River Falls.  For an appointment: call 715-425-6701 (Taxi Service free with student ID).

Where do I go when I need to talk to a personal counselor?
UWRF Counseling Services: 211 Hagestad Hall
For an appointment: call 715-425-3884 (Appointment information).
Alcohol and other drug assessments are also available for currently enrolled UWRF students through UWRF Counseling Services (a fee is charged for sanctioned assessments)

Where can I go for contraception, safer sex supplies, and STD testing and treatment?  Certain clinical health services are covered for UWRF students by Student Health Services through:  Pierce County Reproductive Health in River Falls: 1234 South Wasson Lane, River Falls.  For an appointment: call 715-425-8003 (Taxi Service free with student ID).

How do I learn more about...?
- Common physical health issues (A - Z Index)
- Common mental health issues (A - Z Index)
- Improving my personal wellness
- Alcohol Efforts and Initiatives at UWRF Fall 2015

What if I'm concerned about my student?
- Parents as Partners

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Announcements

Click here for information on the 2018/2019 influenza season and where to go for flu shots.  Influenza vaccines are covered by Student Health Services at Vibrant Health Family Clinics in River Falls for current students. Call the Clinic at 715-425-6701.

Two seasonal influenza vaccine clinics on campus this fall:

1. Generally for UW-River Falls students:
Tuesday October 2^nd, 2018 from noon-2:00 p.m. in the Trimbelle Room 231 in the University Center (provided by Student Health Services in collaboration with Pierce County Public Health Department). The cost for flu shots (quadrivalent) at this campus clinic will be free for students and $35 for non-students (so anyone can receive a seasonal flu shot at this clinic for $35). Pierce County Public Health will be able to bill some insurance companies, so persons are encouraged to bring their insurance cards.

2. Generally for UW-River Falls faculty, staff, and their families:
Wednesday October 3^rd, 2018 from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. in the Trimbelle Room 231 in the University Center (provided in collaboration with Vibrant Health Family Clinics, sponsored by Student Health Services). Vibrant Health Family Clinics are providers for most of the UWRF employee insurance plans (Healthpartners, WEA, Humana), but are not providers for WPS State Plan. A claim will be filed with your health insurance, but must present a valid health insurance card. If you have any questions about benefits you should contact your insurance plan directly. The cost for flu shots (quadrivalent) at this campus clinic if you do not have health insurance coverage is $35 (check or cash only). Current UWRF students may also come to this clinic and their flu shot will be billed to their insurance (please bring insurance cards) or to Student Health Services if no insurance coverage.

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