Health + Wellness

The University provides a range of services to support student health and wellness from disability accommodations to alcohol and drug education, to mental health services. Students who aren't already covered by a family member's policy are encouraged to sign up for health insurance.

UW-Eau Claire – Barron County Student Health Insurance

All students in the UW System are urged to have health insurance. Currently, UW System does not offer student health insurance for domestic students.

Student Health Services

Our shared service is located in room 116 of Northwood Technical College Administration Building - adjacent to the UW-Eau Claire - Barron County campus. Registered nurse Syna Carlton is available to see students but hours vary week by week so please call or check the office door for posted hours. She performs confidential health counseling, first aid and treatment for minor illness and is available to give health education tips to students, faculty and staff.

Phone: 715-234-7082 ext. 5242
Email: syna.carlton@northwoodtech.edu

Counseling Services for UW-Eau Claire – Barron County Students

Mantra Health - We partner with digital mental health provider Mantra Health to bring UW-Eau Claire students additional mental health support via the Care Hub. This all-in-one platform gives students access to the following free virtual services: Self-Care videos, Emotional Wellness Coaching, Therapy & Psychiatry, Connect Now (11 am-11 pm drop-in support).

YOU at UWEC can help you:

• Access tips, guidance and resources designed to help keep your academics, well-being and social connections on track in this changing world.
• Address your feelings and take care of your well-being just as you would your physical health.
• Check in with yourself and find resources to make the most of your semester.
• Navigate life and campus, on your terms.

UW Mental Health Support 24/7 - If you or a loved one is facing a mental health crisis or in need of immediate support, call or text 888-531-2142. 

Barron County 24-hour crisis line 888-552-6642. 

National Suicide Prevention Hotline - Call or Text 988.

Crisis Text Line - Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States – 24/7, free, confidential. Crisis Text Line (CTL) is here for you. A live, trained volunteer Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds, all from our secure online platform. The volunteer Crisis Counselor will help you move from a hot moment to a cool calm.

LGBTQ Crisis & Support Resources

Please click this link for a full list of resources for UWEC-Barron County Students.

AODE Information

UW-Eau Claire  Barron County has an Alcohol and Other Drug Education program that promotes healthy lifestyles and wellness topics. Visit the AODE website for students that offers current, relevant information on alcohol, other drugs, and general wellness topics. It also has several interactive opportunities for students to get feedback on a variety of topics.

UW-Eau Claire Counseling Services provides links to hundreds of “virtual” self-help pamphlets on topics including: