Dear Vanderbilt parents,
We hope your student is experiencing an intellectually engaging and socially enriching semester through opportunities to progress in academic work and explore co-curricular activities, such as student organizations, service initiatives, guest lectures and artistic performances. At the same time, we know your student’s schedule can also be challenging and demanding. For many students, college is their first foray into developing a work-life balance and managing their health and wellness independently.
In order to fully support the health and wellness needs of all our students, Vanderbilt University launched the Student Care Network in July 2018, which is composed of four primary on-campus offices: the Office of Student Care Coordination, the Center for Student Wellbeing, the Student Health Center and the University Counseling Center.
This holistic network of resources also includes a wealth of services divided into nine wellness categories: physical, emotional, spiritual, social, financial, vocational, sexual, intellectual, and cultural and identity. Students can explore their resources online or schedule an appointment with a Student Care Coordinator from the Office of Student Care Coordination to review their wellness needs and seek referrals to on-campus offices or services in the Nashville community.
At Vanderbilt, we place a priority on your student’s health and wellness. If you need tips for talking with your student about wellness or have questions about the resources available to your student, do not hesitate to call the Office of Student Care Coordination at (615) 343-WELL (9355).
We wish you and your student a healthy and happy holiday season, and we look forward to helping your student succeed in their scholarly pursuits and personal life during the remainder of the academic year.
Best regards,
G. L. Black
Associate Dean of Students
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The Office of Student Care Coordination (OSCC) is the first and central point of contact for any undergraduate, graduate or professional student who may have an academic, personal, emotional, medical or other health concern. Student Care Coordinators assess each student’s needs and connect students to the most appropriate resources within Vanderbilt’s Student Care Network or the Nashville community. Care Coordination is not counseling or therapy, but rather the opportunity to develop close helping relationships with students while coaching them toward appropriate resources, self-care and self-advocacy. Scheduling an Appointment: Students can schedule their initial appointment by completing the Student Care Coordination Intake Form. Follow-up appointments may be scheduled by calling (615) 343-WELL (9355). Location: Sarratt Student Center, Suite 100 Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Website: www.vanderbilt.edu/carecoordination | |
The Center for Student Wellbeing supports the personal development and academic success of students using an integrative, holistic framework. Services include individual wellbeing, academic, and peer coaching sessions; skill-building workshops; substance use screenings, awareness and prevention programming; recovery support services; meditation and yoga; and student-led initiatives, such as peer education groups.
Location:
1211 Stevenson Center Lane (across from the Student Health Center)
Hours:
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
NOTE: Students may access the classroom and meditation room 24 hours a day using their Commodore cards.
Scheduling an Appointment:
Students can schedule an appointment by calling (615) 322-0480 or by scheduling an appointment with a Student Care Coordinator. An Academic Skills Coach is available for drop-in consultations during Study Hall on Wednesdays, 1 - 3 p.m. Events and workshops are publicized on the Events Calendar.
Website: http://www.vanderbilt.edu/healthydores
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The Student Health Center offers primary medical care, acute care, gynecological services, travel consultations, immunizations, allergy injections and specialty services, such as sports medicine and nutrition. There is no charge for a visit regardless of your student’s insurance, but there may be fees for additional labs, prescriptions or other services.
Location:
1210 Stevenson Center Lane
Hours:
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
NOTE: In the event of urgent illness or injuries that occur outside business hours, students can call (615) 322-2427 for on-call provider assistance.
Scheduling an Appointment:
Students can access care by scheduling an appointment via phone (615) 322-2427 or online. If the matter is urgent, students can visit the Acute Care Clinic.
Website: https://www.vumc.org/student-health
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The University Counseling Center (UCC) offers short-term, time-effective therapy focused on mental health and wellbeing. Specific and tailored treatment plans and referrals are developed for each client. The primary services at the UCC include individual and group psychotherapy, crisis care counseling, psychiatric services, trauma-informed care, biofeedback, LD/ADHD assessment, and alcohol and other drug (AOD) assessment. The UCC also offers community outreach and prevention programming, including workshops, affinity groups and community education to students, faculty and staff.
Location:
2015 Terrace Place
Hours:
Monday, Thursday and Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Tuesday and Wednesday, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
NOTE: In the event of an urgent crisis, students may go directly to the UCC on weekdays, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., or, after hours, on weekends and during holidays, call the crisis hotline, (615) 322-2571. Their call will be answered by an on-call mental health provider.
For emergencies when the UCC is closed, students should go to the Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital (Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. – 11 p.m., and Saturday – Sunday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.) or to the VUMC ER for acute assessment and support.
Scheduling an Appointment:
If your student is a new client or has not seen a UCC provider in the past six months, they may access care at the UCC by scheduling an appointment with a Student Care Coordinator.
If your student is a returning UCC client who has been seen by a UCC provider within the past six months, they may call the UCC at (615) 322-2571 to schedule an appointment.
Website: www.vanderbilt.edu/ucc
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Parents and Family Programs
PMB 401627 | 2301 Vanderbilt Place
Nashville, TN 7240-1627
Parent Information Line: (877) 887 2736 | parents@vanderbilt.edu
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