7 Shocking Facts About The New UWSP Student Health Services You Need To Know In 2025
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP) Student Health Service has undergone a massive, transformative change, moving into a state-of-the-art facility that completely redefines campus wellness. As of the current date in late 2025, students are now accessing integrated physical and mental health resources under one roof, a critical upgrade designed to support the modern student body.
This comprehensive guide breaks down the most vital, up-to-date information about the new UWSP Student Health and Wellness Center, detailing everything from how to schedule an appointment to which essential services are covered by your segregated fees. The shift represents a major commitment by UWSP to a "Whole Campus" approach, ensuring that a healthy student is a successful student.
The New Hub of Wellness: Student Health and Wellness Center
The biggest and most important update for all current and prospective UWSP students is the opening of the new Student Health and Wellness Center. This facility is a dedicated, integrated space that brings together all aspects of student health, a long-awaited advancement after many years of planning.
Fact 1: The Integrated Facility and Its Location
The Student Health Service and the Counseling Center are now housed together in an addition to the Marshfield Clinic Champions Hall. This co-location is not just a convenience; it’s a strategic move to foster a seamless, integrated approach to student care, ensuring that physical and mental health are treated as interconnected. The reception area is shared, symbolizing the unified approach to wellness.
Fact 2: Accessing Care is Simpler Than Ever
Enrolled UW-Stevens Point students are eligible for services at the Student Health Service during the current semester. To schedule an appointment, the process is straightforward:
- By Phone: Call the main line at 715-346-4646. Staff are available to help schedule appointments as quickly as possible.
- Online: Utilize the Student Health Service Patient Portal for scheduling and accessing personal health information.
It is important to note that while the service is available year-round, there are limited services during the summer, though students enrolled in summer school are eligible for care.
Essential Clinical Services Covered by Your Fees
One of the most common questions students have is about cost. Because all UWSP students pay a segregated fee (e.g., $127.75 per semester as of recent reports), many essential medical services are provided at no additional cost.
Fact 3: Comprehensive Acute and Chronic Care is Included
The Student Health Service provides robust, student-centered healthcare that promotes wellness. Services are extensive and cover a wide range of needs, acting as a primary care provider on campus.
Key clinical services available include:
- Acute Illness and Injury Care: Treatment for common illnesses (colds, flu, infections) and minor injuries.
- Care for Chronic Illnesses: Ongoing management and support for long-term health conditions.
- Annual Physical Exams: Routine check-ups for wellness and preventative care.
- Contraceptive Care and Family Planning: Comprehensive services, including supplies and annual office visits.
- Specialized Physicals: Sports Physicals and Pre-Employment Physicals are available for a small fee ($20).
Fact 4: Free Acute Medications and Low-Cost Services
The Pharmacy Services at the Student Health Service offer a significant benefit: medications needed for acute illnesses or injuries are provided at no additional cost to the student. This means a prescription for a common infection or a minor injury is covered by your student fees.
Other low-cost services include:
- Allergy Shots: $20 per visit.
- TB Skin Tests: $15.
- Vaccinations: The annual Influenza vaccine is available, and other vaccinations are charged at the cost of the vaccine itself.
- Walk-In Nurse Clinic: Available for symptoms like colds, offering quick assessment and guidance.
The Mental Health Revolution: Whole Campus and 24/7 Access
In response to the growing national demand for student mental health support, UWSP has dramatically expanded its resources, moving beyond traditional counseling to a broader, more accessible model.
Fact 5: The "Whole Campus" Initiative and Free Counseling
The Counseling Center offers free and confidential therapy services to all enrolled students, addressing common concerns like anxiety, depression, trauma, and low motivation. Crucially, UWSP has committed to a "Whole Campus" initiative, which expands mental health access beyond the Counseling Center itself.
This initiative includes a commitment to a developmental perspective on prevention and wellness, ensuring that mental health awareness is integrated into the student experience. Furthermore, student groups like NAMI on Campus UWSP actively work to raise mental health awareness and reduce stigma.
Fact 6: 24/7 Digital Support with the YOU Platform
A key component of the expanded mental health support is the availability of resources 24/7. The YOU platform serves as the student’s digital front door, offering access to campus resources and actionable content anytime, anywhere. This digital tool helps students navigate their mental health journey, providing immediate support and connection to services even outside of traditional business hours.
Fact 7: UWSP's Commitment to Behavioral Health Training
Adding significant topical authority to the university’s mission is the Institute for Behavioral Health and Wellness Training. This entity focuses on empowering behavioral health and wellness professionals, both locally and globally, with the most current training.
While the Institute’s primary focus is on professional training, its existence underscores UWSP’s deep commitment to the field of behavioral health. Its mission emphasizes excellence in training, a commitment to accessibility, and a vision for wellness that reaches across borders. This dedication ensures that UWSP remains at the forefront of mental health support and education, directly benefiting the quality of care provided to its own students.
Summary of Key UWSP Student Health Entities and LSI Keywords
To ensure a comprehensive understanding of the UWSP health ecosystem, here is a list of the most critical entities and LSI keywords that define the services available to students:
- Student Health Service
- Counseling Center
- Student Health and Wellness Center
- Marshfield Clinic Champions Hall
- Segregated fee
- Acute illness and injury care
- Chronic illness care
- Annual physical exams
- Contraceptive care
- Emergency Contraception (EC)
- Sports Physicals
- Pre-Employment Physicals
- Allergy shots
- TB skin tests
- Influenza vaccine
- Pharmacy Services
- Whole Campus initiative
- YOU platform
- NAMI on Campus UWSP
- Institute for Behavioral Health and Wellness Training
- Patient Portal
- Communicable Disease Policies
- Mental health awareness
- Self-help resources
The shift to the new Student Health and Wellness Center and the expansion of mental health resources through the "Whole Campus" approach mark a significant, positive evolution in how UWSP supports its students. By understanding these new facts, students can maximize the benefits of their segregated fees and access the integrated care they need to succeed.
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