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UGA’s Interfraternity Council offers suicide prevention training
A partnership between the University of Georgia and Greek student leaders provides some of the most comprehensive suicide prevention training in the country. This past semester, all new members of the University of Georgia Interfraternity Council (IFC) participated in QPR training. QPR, which stands for Question, Persuade, Refer, is a form of suicide prevention training that IFC has embraced for several years. QPR training teaches people how to recognize signs
2025 #flUGA Campaign Administers Record Number of Flu Vaccines
October 31st marked the end of UGA’s 2025 #flUGA campaign. #flUGA is a partnership between the University Health Center (UHC) and the College of Pharmacy to offer flu vaccines around campus. This year set a record by administering 8,580 flu immunizations to students, faculty, and staff in just two months.
A Culture of Care
UGA’s Support Dawgs program empowers campus community members to address mental health needs.
UGA University Health Center Awarded Joint Commission Accreditation
In June 2025, UGA’s University Health Center (UHC) again earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Ambulatory Health Care Accreditation. The UHC has maintained this prestigious certification for over 50 years.
Panhellenic Donates to Student Pantry
At the end of Spring semester, the UGA Panhellenic Council made a donation of over $5300 to the UGA Student Food Pantry. Funds were raised by all chapters on campus, and the effort coincided with the SEC Food Fight, an annual event created to help alleviate food insecurity for students
UGA provides mental health resources to students through Headspace app
University of Georgia students have free access to Headspace, a mindfulness app designed to support meditation, better sleep and overall well-being. This resource aims to help reduce anxiety—whether it’s stress from an upcoming exam or homesickness. The app includes guided meditations, sleep sounds and focus exercises.
Nursing director sets students up for a healthier future
Missy Jackson teaches patients how to care for themselves
CAPS awarded accreditation by APA for its psychology intern program
The University of Georgia’s Counseling & Psychiatric Services (CAPS) in the University Health Center (UHC) has been awarded accreditation by the American Psychological Association (APA) for its psychology internship program, marking a significant milestone in UGA’s commitment to excellence in mental health training and services. This recognition affirms the CAPS program’s adherence to the
Celine McNelis-Kline named Senior Director of CAPS and the Fontaine Center
Celine McNelis-Kline has been named senior director of the University of Georgia’s Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) and the Fontaine Center. Dr. McNelis-Kline most recently served as clinical director of health promotion and wellness at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix.