CNS Wellness Center
In the CNS Student Wellness Center in Painter Hall (PAI) on the fifth floor, you can access counseling services from counselor in academic residence (CARE) services, support from non-academic coordinators and other resources.
The Wellness Room (5.40E) is a technology-free space open for drop-ins during the fall and spring semesters on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10 am–3 pm. The room offers coloring, origami, a Japanese sand garden, sketchbooks, calming music, natural light and more. Free stress balls and sleep kits are available. Students should check in at the Suite 5.40 front desk before use. Food is not permitted, and visits are limited to 45 minutes.
Find services and get connected with services to help you thrive during your time in the college.
Campus Resources
The University offers many more avenues to support your well-being across domains. The staff in the CNS Wellness Center can help you connect with offerings like these:
- Counseling and Mental Health Center (CMHC) provides counseling, psychiatric, consultation and prevention services that facilitate students reaching their academic and life goals and enhancing their personal growth and well-being. CMHC also offers a Crisis Line available 24/7 at 512-471-2255.
- University Health Services
- Voices Against Violence
- Behavior Concerns Advice Line (BCAL)
- Non-Academic Coordinator support
- Student Outreach and Support – Helps students and their families during difficult or emergency situations. Assistance includes outreach, advocacy, intervention, support and referrals to relevant campus and community resources.
- Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid – Apply for emergency loans
- Texas Global – Apply for emergency tuition and cash loans
- 2-1-1 Texas – A comprehensive list of resources in your local community for Texas residents.
- The Longhorn SHARE Project (Support, Healing, Active listening, Reciprocity, Empowerment) – A mental health and social connection-focused peer support program under the Longhorn Wellness Center. They offer a range of non-clinical, non-hierarchical, comfortable spaces for UT students with shared lived experiences or identities to experience mutual support, growth, vulnerability and genuine connection. SHARE Support Specialists are certified in Mental Health First Aid with a semester+ of training in active listening, motivational interviewing, group facilitation and more.
- CMHC Groups, Classes & Workshops – Free groups, classes, and workshops that facilitate self-improvement and the alleviation of suffering. Topics: tobacco cessation, mindful eating, coping with anxiety, dissertation support and more.
- MindBody Labs – Learn how to improve your emotional and physical health with relaxation techniques, meditation, guided imagery and more.
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UT Outpost is an on-campus food pantry and career closet for currently enrolled students at UT Austin in need of food or gently used professional clothes.
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TimelyCare offers free, 24/7 confidential and real-time virtual counseling via chat and phone.
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Texas One Stop is a resource for all financial aid inquiries. If you or your parents have experienced a recent reduction in income or financial resources due to extenuating circumstances and you have already completed the FAFSA, income reduction appeal s for the appropriate academic year may be able to help you receive needed aid. Formerly known as the special circumstances appeal, this allows UT to assess your financial aid and make any adjustments to your financial aid package given your current situation. You may request a PDF via email to onestop@utexas.edu, but please note that PDF processing times may be delayed.
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Cost of Attendance Appeals allow students with technology needs to work with the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid to recalculate your total cost of attendance for the year including your technology needs. Grant or loan funding to support your needs may be available.