Support Resources
Our support resources are available for students, faculty, and staff who may need to request assistance, address issues of concern, or learn about opportunities for dialogue.
Campus community support
Center for Interfaith Dialogue
Supports religious and spiritual diversity, identity, and well-being through programs, resources, dialogue, and cooperation.
Office of Student Assistance and Support
Serves as a liaison between students and the UW, providing resources to support campus life, academic success, and personal growth.
Division of Teaching and Learning
Advises students on academic and career matters, supports instructors, and helps build meaningful relationships of service and partnership with communities on campus and beyond.
Employee Assistance Office
Offers confidential consultation services for employees and their families including personal counseling, management consultation, grief and critical incident response, and more.
Office of Legal Affairs
Provides legal advice, guidance, representation, outreach and training on legal matters, and answers to frequently asked questions.
Ombuds Office
Provides faculty and staff with a safe and impartial place to seek guidance on workplace issues, explore complaints, and consider options to address concerns.
Resources for faculty and staff
Helps faculty and staff support and respond to students experiencing personal challenges, mental and physical issues, misconduct, and more.
University Health Services – Mental Health
Offers no-cost mental health services for students including counseling, crisis support, survivor services, psychiatric services, and more. Talk to a counselor now.
Public safety
Harassment, discrimination, and bias reporting for students
Report discrimination, harassment, and bias incidents, and find support services offered to students.
Share a concern
Refer a student in need of support or share a concern with the Office of Student Assistance and Support. Students can report general issues or specific incidents, including misconduct, sexual assault, hazing, and more.
University of Wisconsin Police Department (UWPD)
Learn about UW–Madison’s full-service law enforcement agency, dedicated to fostering a safe campus environment for all students, faculty, and staff. To file a police report, speak with an officer, share a complaint, or for general inquiries, contact UWPD. For emergencies, please call 911.
Engagement and discourse
Civil Dialogue
Access additional free expression and civil discourse resources, training programs, and events offered by the Universities of Wisconsin.
The Discussion Project
Learn to navigate productive, equitable, and inclusive classroom discussions on important issues and topics through a professional development program for faculty and teaching staff.