Research Guides: Resiliency & Wellness for Law Students & Lawyers: home

Overview

Focus, resilience, balance and overall wellness are essential to a successful and fulfilling experience as a law student and as an attorney. This guide will provide you with resources to help you throughout your time in law school and as you practice law.

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Counseling and Psychological Services

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) offers accessible, student centered, inclusive, and effective mental health services to UC students. They offer 24/7 access to students who are in need of immediate support through their crisis services.

24 Hour Crisis Helpline: 513-556-0648

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) offers accessible, student centered, inclusive, and effective mental health services to UC students

Psychiatric Emergency Services, University Hospital

Call 513-584-8577 for emergency room or hospital services.
Call 911.

Hotlines

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273- TALK (8255)
Crisis Text Line: Text START to 741-741
Talbert House Crisis Line (Greater Cincinnati community crisis line): 513-281-CARE (2273)
Trevor Project Lifeline (LGBTQ youth suicide prevention hotline): 866-488-7386

Campus Resources

Bearcats Pantry
The UC Bearcats Pantry (BCP) and Resource Center provides free food, hygiene items, cleaning supplies, and professional clothing to students of all backgrounds with food and other insecurities. The pantry also provides meal vouchers that can be used at campus dining halls and To-Go Bags that can be conveniently picked up at locations across campus.
Bearcats Recovery Community
The Bearcats Recovery Community is a program designed to support UC students in or seeking recovery from alcohol, drugs and other addictions. The BRC and its programs allow students to have an authentic college experience at UC while maintaining their recovery.
Bearcats Support Network
Bearcats Support Network is a community of students that fundamentally work to destigmatize mental health while holistically working to create a network that is supportive, loving, and inclusive through peer-to-peer support groups and biweekly social events.
CARE Team
The CARE Team responds to reports about students experiencing difficulties or whose behavior is raising concerns within the University community. The team's responsibilities include gathering and sharing information, discerning concerns about a student within a setting or across multiple settings, and managing situations that encompass a variety of issues. The committee is charged to devise a coordinated plan for assessment, intervention, and management of the concerns for the students well-being and that of the University community.
Safe Apartment Program
The Dean of Students utilizes one room within a residence hall to offer as a safe apartment for students who are in crisis and in need of emergency housing. The safe apartment is in a very confidential location. The Dean of Students in partnership with Residence Education and Development offers this living environment on a short-term basis for students who are at risk or perceived risk of harm if they stay in their current housing situation or are currently without a place to stay due to a victimization.
Sky@UC
SKY empowers tomorrow’s leaders with tools to build confidence, clarity of mind, social connection, and resilience. Their primary goal is to promote mental wellness by introducing yoga and meditation as a healthier way to manage stress. They aim to empower the students to develop and maintain a relaxed, stress-free mind along with an energetic, healthy body so that we all achieve more and better as an individual and as a community. SKY@UC offers free weekly yoga and meditation sessions. They also plan and execute community service projects, which hone leadership skills and make a difference in our society. Their flagship program is the 'Campus Happiness Retreat', wherein participants learn SKY Meditation (Sudarshan Kriya), an effective breath-based rejuvenating technique which is scientifically validated to increase mental focus and awareness, relieve anxiety and depression, and improve wellness.
UC Student Emergency Funds
The University of Cincinnati has several emergency funds available to support you when unexpected expenses arise in emergency situations. Once you apply, you will be notified of approval. Disbursed funds do not have to be repaid. Please review both funds to determine which best meets your need.
UC Student Wellness Center
The Student Wellness Center empowers students to make informed decisions regarding their health and wellness by providing evidence-based education, inclusive resources, and non-judgmental support. They offer an extensive collection of resources and information about various health and wellness topics.
University Health Services
University Health Services is your campus health and wellness resource. We are an outpatient facility offering comprehensive clinical services to the student population. All students enrolled at the university are eligible to use UHS.