For Students

Students at The University of North Texas Health Science Center have FREE, 24/7 access to virtual care services with TimelyCare. Students do not need insurance to access TimelyCare services. Download the app here (Apple/Google Play). As part of HSC’s partnership with TimelyCare, students have access to

• TalkNow – 24/7, on-demand emotional support.
• Scheduled Counseling – Select the day, time and mental health provider of your choice. (nine visits per academic year)
• Psychiatry – Advanced mental health care, available upon referral from TimelyCare counselors or HSC Student Health. (Note – the Student Health Clinic also will continue to provide psychiatry services.)
• Self-Care Content – 24/7 access to self-care tools and resources, such as meditation and yoga sessions, helpful videos and short articles from experts.

Visit www.timelycare.com/unthsc or download the TimelyCare app (Apple/Google Play) from your app store, and register with your school email address. You can then start visits from any web-enabled device – smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop – anywhere in the United States.

The HSC Food Pantry was established on campus in an effort to assist HSC students impacted by food insecurity. The HSC Food Pantry does not require application or approval and is available to any student in need.

Locations: Student Service Center, room 180 (open Monday through Friday) | Library, room 450 (accessible any time the Library is open)

Email: sarc@unthsc.edu

The Student Emergency Fund (SEF) is a program managed through the Student Assistance Resource Center (SARC). The SEF provides emergency financial assistance to enrolled students who are having temporary financial hardships due to unforeseen or uncontrollable circumstances. For more information, please visit the SEF webpage. 

The HSC Student Health Clinic is located at 3430 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76107 on the first floor of the Interdisciplinary Research & Education Building (IREB), next to the Torched Apron and behind the Innovation Suite. For up to date hours of operation, please visit the HSC Student Health Clinic website. In the event of an emergency, go to the nearest hospital.

United Healthcare Student Resources is the current insurance provider for HSC students. All students are required to have health insurance and must maintain health insurance coverage while enrolled at HSC.

HSC cares about our students’ success, not only academically, but emotionally and physically. Because of our commitment, we provide caring and confidential services across campus that respond to our students’ unique needs.
The mission of the Care Team is to:

– Contribute to healthier communities by assisting in protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the students and members of the HSC community.
– Foster student success.
– Provide a comprehensive response to students whose behavior is disruptive to themselves or the educational environment, or may be in violation of the Student Code of Conduct & Civility.

The Care Team often collaborates with other offices within the campus community. Other offices with similar purposes include the Division of Student Affairs, Center for Academic Performance, and the HSC Police Department.

The Center for Academic Performance (CAP) is committed to helping all HSC students meet their personal and academic goals by providing comprehensive academic programs. We offer services designed to enhance all levels of academic performance through academic consultations, learning assessments, and self-management.
Services include:
– Academic Counseling
– Learning and Study Strategy Assessments
– Writing Support
– Tutoring
– Workshops on: Time Management, Test Taking, Paper Formatting, and Strengths Based Learning

The Health Science Center cares about our students’ emotional and physical wellbeing and strives to provide all students with a campus environment that is conducive to academic endeavors and social and individual growth.
In an effort to increase opportunities to identify students of concern, a form exists to capture Care Team referrals and violations of the Student Code of Conduct & Civility within one central online form. The Person of Concern Reporting Form can be found at: www.unthsc.edu/personofconcern.
Individuals referring students of concern can select the nature of their report and identify and provide context for the nature of their concern. By utilizing one central referral method, opportunities are created to gather complete and thorough information in an effort to support students in a holistic manner.
Thank you for playing a part in keeping our students safe and contributing to solutions for a healthier community!

Over 75% of HSC students rate their stress as moderate or high, and 32.7% of HSC students have been diagnosed or treated for stress in the last 12 months. In recognition and response to the challenges of HSC students, the Office of Care and Civility created a wellbeing space named “The Mindful Corner” in 2023.

While HSC has a variety of excellent laboratories and academic spaces, The Mindful Corner was designed as a space where students can relax and destress. The Mindful Corner incorporates elements commonly found in sensory rooms such as soft seating and user-adjustable lighting and sound. The Mindful Corner features a whiteboard “Affirmation Wall” where students can express their creativity in providing uplifting messages for one another and sharing illustrations. In addition, The Mindful Corner hosts a variety of fidget toys and relaxing activities like puzzles and coloring pages.

Multiple groups of students were consulted in both the creation and naming of The Mindful Corner. Additionally, the Office of Care and Civility consulted with the Office of Disability Access to ensure the space meets is accessible and encourages wellbeing for neurodivergent students. The Mindful Corner is is located in room 106 of the Founders Activity Center and open during FAC hours beginning in September of 2023. For inquiries related to The Mindful Corner, please email OCC@unthsc.edu.

The purpose of the virtual relaxation room is to provide a virtual space where students, faculty and staff can take a moment to relax and de-stress. Mindful relaxation can reduce stress, improve mood and promote productivity. We encourage you to explore some of the activities in the virtual relaxation room to experience these benefits for yourself.

HSC’s Title IX Coordinator is the university official responsible for coordinating the university’s compliance with Title IX, including the university’s grievance procedures for resolving Title IX complaints.

Maureen McGuinness Title IX Coordinator
Student Service Center, Suite 160
3500 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth, Texas 76107
Maureen.McGuinness@untsystem.edu, 817-735-5919

Incidents of sexual misconduct (sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual coercion, and sexual exploitation), domestic violence, dating violence and stalking should use this form to report to the Title IX Coordinator.

One Safe Place: 817-916-4323, www.onesafeplace.org

Family Justice Center: 1100 Hemphill Street, Fort Worth, TX 76104

GRACE (Grapevine), 837 E. Walnut St., Grapevine, TX 76051

• Care Team: Student Advocacy & Non- Clinical Case Management
  • www.unthsc.edu/care-and-civility/care-team
  • On Call Care Team Phone: 817-735-2740
  • Email: CareTeam@unthsc.edu
• HSC Student Health Clinic: Medical and Psychiatric Services
  • https://www.unthsc.edu/students/student-health/
  • Phone: 817-735-5051
  • Email: StudentHealth@unthsc.edu
• Drug Free Schools and Communities Act (DFSCA): HSC Standards of Conduct, Disciplinary Actions, Health Risks, & Resources
  • https://www.unthsc.edu/students/student-affairs/drug-free-schools-and-communitiesact-dfsca/
  • Division of Student Affairs Phone: 817-735-2505

Please note that the community resources listed are not meant to be comprehensive in nature and are not affiliated with HSC.

• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
  • samhsa.gov
  • Call 1-800-662-4357 for free, confidential help
• The Glass House Alcoholics Anonymous
  • https://glasshousegroup.org/
  • Phone: (817) 732-8686
• Fort Worth Area of Narcotics Anonymous
  • http://fwana.org/meetings/
  • Phone: 817-335-6360
• Drug Rehab Services – Search Engine
  • https://www.addicted.org/
  • Phone: 1-800-304-2219
• Free Rehab Centers
  • https://www.freerehabcenters.org/city/tx-fort_worth
  • Phone: 1-800-780-2294