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24/7 Mental Health Support: 706-542-2273 | Sexual Assault 24 Hour Hotline: 706-542-SAFE

55 Carlton St. Athens, GA 30602

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Stay Informed:
UGA COVID-19 updates
UHC COVID-19 updates
COVID-19 vaccine FAQ

FREE COVID-19 Testing
Outside & in front of UHC, M-F, 9am-3:30pm – Appointments & walk-ups welcome!
Asymptomatic students & faculty/staff ONLY

Pop-Up Surveillance Testing
Dec 8 & Dec 20, 10am-2pm, Tate West Lawn.
No appointment necessary!
FREE! Asymptomatic-only saliva testing for all UGA Community

COVID Vaccines at UHC
Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, and Moderna available – Make an appointment via the UHC Patient Portal
COVID-19 booster shot info

Clinic News

Get Your Flu Shot!
Check out your options for getting a flu shot at UHC

Fill Up Before You Head Out
Refill your prescriptions with the UHC Pharmacy before you leave town! (UHC Pharmacy will be closed 12/25/21 – 1/3/22)

Order Your Contact Lenses Online
Or by phone with the UHC Vision Clinic: 706-542-5617.

Important:
If you need a COVID test and are planning travel abroad, please contact the Travel Clinic, 706-542-5575, for an appointment. We order COVID testing to meet specific country requirements.

FREE Mental Wellness Campus Initiative
Learn more about TAO – Therapy Assistance Online!

UHC Well-Being & Prevention Programs

#BeWellUGA is the place to find FREE well-being and prevention programs, events, and services hosted by the University Health Center. Check out all the amazing classes and services geared towards helping UGA students thrive physically, mentally, and socially.

Jingle Bell Fun Run
FREE 5K Fun Run/Walk at the UGA Golf Course benefitting Toys for Tots!
Wed, Dec 8, 10am-12pm (registration begins at 9am) Learn more!

#BeWellUGA Blog

5 Tips to Know Before Using a Rideshare
November 29, 2021

Finding Support Through SCO and @EmbarkUGA
November 22, 2021

Preparing for the Holidays: Sober Edition
November 18, 2021

Navigating Holiday Food Choices
November 15, 2021

How Can I Get Involved at UHC?

Join a UHC Student Group or become a Peer Educator!

Upcoming Events

Let's Talk - Pride Center Edition
Tuesday, December 7th 2021
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Event Location: 221 Memorial Hall
Speak with CAPS Pride Center liaison psychologist Dr. Shannon Bowles about your concerns, get help problem-solving, and learn more about resources available to you at UHC, UGA , and off campus.
Let’s Talk Consultations are:
- A one-on-one, 10-15 minute informal consultation
- Offered on a first-come, first-served basis, no appointment necessary
- Free and confidential for UGA students
- NOT a substitute for mental health treatment
Learn more about Let’s Talk!
#BeWellUGA
www.uhs.uga.edu
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Jingle Bell Fun Run 2021
Wednesday, December 8th 2021
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Event Location: UGA Golf Course
2600 Riverbend Rd, Athens, GA
FREE 5K Run/Walk at the UGA Golf Course, benefitting Toys for Tots
Reading Day, Wed, Dec 8, 10:00am – 12:00 pm (registration opens at 9am)
Furry friends welcome!
UGA students, donate $5 or a new, unwrapped toy and receive an event t-shirt! (while supplies last)
Take a look at photos from last year’s event!
Brought to you by the University Health Center, UGA Golf Course, & Auxiliary Services
#BeWellUGA
healthcenter.uga.edu/bewelluga/jingle-bell-fun-run/
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Let's Talk
Thursday, December 9th 2021
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Event Location: Science Learning Center, Room 116
Let’s Talk is a drop-in service hosted by UHC Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) that offers informal, confidential consultation.
CAPS will be offering in-person and Zoom hours for Let’s Talk during the Fall 2021 semester. Clinicians will hold a walk-in hour Thursday afternoons from 4-5 p.m. at SLC Room 116 and a Zoom hour on Wednesday mornings from 11 a.m. – noon. To access the Zoom hour, students can sign up at the link on this page.
During a Let’s Talk session, students can speak with a clinician about concerns, get help problem-solving, and learn more about counseling services at CAPS and other resources available at UGA and in the Athens area.
Learn more about Let’s Talk!
#BeWellUGA
www.uhs.uga.edu
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Let's Talk for ISL
Friday, December 10th 2021
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Event Location: Memorial Hall, ISL Conference Room
Speak with CAPS Psychologist Dr. Fengkan Zhu, PhD, about your concerns, get help problem-solving, and learn more about resources available to you at UHC, UGA , and off campus.
Let’s Talk Consultations are:
- A one-on-one, 10-15 minute informal consultation
- Offered on a first-come, first-served basis, no appointment necessary
- Free and confidential for UGA students
- NOT a substitute for mental health treatment
Learn more about Let’s Talk!
#BeWellUGA
More Details