University Health and Counseling Services

World Mental Health Day, recognized each year on Oct. 10, is an opportunity to remember that mental health is an important part of our overall well-being—and that each of us can help create a campus community where people feel supported.Supporting someone’s mental health doesn’t mean having all the…

Over the past year, measles has reemerged as an important public health concern in the United States, with cases and outbreaks occurring in communities across the country. Measles cases have also been reported in the Cleveland area, making this highly contagious infection a local concern as…

Growing up on a farm in 1940s Ocala, Florida, Faye Gary developed an early understanding that education creates opportunity. Surrounded by deep racism in the Jim Crow South, she committed herself to the pursuit of knowledge, propelled by the conviction that all people, regardless of circumstance,…

While artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots and applications can be helpful, they are not a substitute for professional care, can misunderstand emotions, may provide inaccurate or inappropriate responses, and cannot assess safety or crisis situations. At Case Western Reserve, the University…

On Sept. 12, University Health and Counseling Services (UHCS) will host Fresh Check Day—which aims to promote mental health awarenss and suicide prevention across college campuses—at Case Western Reserve University. To ensure Fresh Check Day is a success, the UHCS is seeking volunteers able to…

University Health and Counselings Service (UHCS) recently opened its new medical clinic on the first floor of Noyes House (located at 2275 Murray Hill Rd.). Open to Case Western Reserve University students, services include care for: Respiratory illness, Minor injuries, Rashes and…

Members of the Case Western Reserve University community are invited to join University Health and Counseling Services for Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) instructor training, which will take place from Monday, Aug. 11, to Thursday, Aug. 14. This in-person event will take place from 8:30 a.m. to…

Members of the Division of Public Safety and University Health and Counseling Services recently spent a day with The Ohio State University’s Chief Deputy Alan Horujko to discuss the OARR Program (Outreach, Assessment, Resource, and Response). Through this program, a two-person crisis…

Whether navigating health concerns, financial difficulties or major life changes, life can sometimes feel overwhelming—often when we least expect it. There can be moments when it's difficult to stay grounded, let alone optimistic. At Case Western Reserve University, services offered by…

Each year, Case Western Reserve University lights a part of campus to remember community members or their loved ones who have passed away. Students, faculty and staff can submit names to be read during the ceremony. Light the Campus ceremony will be held in-person on Monday, March 3, at 5 p.m.…