Research Guides: Get Started with Rod Library: Taking Care of Yourself

During and after a disaster, it is natural to experience different and strong emotions. Coping with these feelings and getting help when you need it will help you, your family, your friends, and your community recover from a disaster. Connect with family, friends, and others in your community. Take care of yourself and each other, and know when and how to seek help.

Support and Resources for UNI Students

UNI Counseling Center: Telehealth Services
319-273-2676 and select option '1'
Clinic staff are available from 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. For more information about after-hours care, visit the website.

Dean of Students Office
Oversees the functional areas of Student Conduct, Student Care & Concern, and Student Accessibility Services while maintaining connections with other groups and efforts across campus.
Gender and Sexuality Services: Virtual Support
If you are an LGBTQ+ student in need of support or connection to resources, please connect with the website and contact lgbt@uni.edu.
Military and Veteran Student Services
Provides assistance with bridging the gap from the military to civilian life providing a "familiar/experienced" veteran person who new veteran students can seek help from (contact military@uni.edu).
Wellness Coaching
SWS offers 1:1 Wellness Coaching Sessions that are confidential and FREE to all UNI students! Students can learn more and sign up to meet with a coach any time of the year. The top five most common wellness goals center around physical, social, intellectual, emotional, and occupational wellness. Whether it's sleep, roommates, or academics, Wellness Coaches are here as a listening ear to help you in your journey!
Eating Well
Nourishing your body is an important part of taking care of yourself in college. Take time to grow in your relationship between your mind, body, and food during 1:1 Intuitive Eating Sessions. Sign up for these free and confidential meetings.
Alcohol and Marijuana eCheckup to Go
Check-in with your habits through two FREE, online self-assessment tools. You can also read up on other information about alcohol, vaping, marijuana, and prescription substance use!

CARES Application (UNI Office of Financial Aid)
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act is a coronavirus relief package approved by Congress. Eligible expenses include food, housing, course materials, technology, health care, child care, or other related expenses.
Student Emergency Fund (Dean of Students)
Assists University of Northern Iowa students by providing limited emergency financial assistance to currently enrolled students who are unable to meet immediate, essential expenses due to an unexpected emergency. Eligibility requirements and application provided.

Panther Pantry
The Panther Pantry is closed until further notice; however, visit this link for updates, anticipated re-opening dates, and additional resources to assist you.
Northeast Iowa Food Bank
Call: 319-235-0507
Cedar Valley Food Pantry
Drive thru hours are 9am-3pm Monday-Thursday and 9am-12pm on Friday.
Find a Food Pantry Near You

Helplines

In case of immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency room.

Protocol Counseling Services
319-273-2676 and select option '2'
Through the UNI Counseling Center a student can call the Counseling Center phone number (319) 273-2676 at any time and be connected to a licensed counselor over the phone by selecting option "2".
Disaster Distress Helpline
1-800-985-5990
A national hotline dedicated to providing year-round immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster. This toll-free, multilingual, and confidential crisis support service is available to all residents in the United States and its territories. Stress, anxiety, and other depression-like symptoms are common reactions after a disaster. Call 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255
No matter what problems you are dealing with, we want to help you find a reason to keep living. You will be connected to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area, anytime 24/7 or online.
Veterans Crisis Line
1-800-273-8255
The Veterans Crisis Line connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline. Chat and text options available.
Trevor Project Lifeline
1-866-488-7386
Hotline for LGBTQ+. Our trained counselors are here to support you 24/7. If you are a young person in crisis, feeling suicidal, or in need of a safe and judgment-free place to talk. Call, chat, and text options available.