This page offers a variety of self-help and online support for students who may prefer to seek mental health support on their own or who are distance-learners. For additional information about any of these services, please contact our office at 205-934-5816.
UABwell Mental Health App
UABwell is a mental health app, imagined by UAB students and developed by a UAB team, that allows you to build a customizable, personalized self-care plan with a habit tracker. Also features all the campus mental health events, organizations, and departments all in one place, and a Finding Calm library of videos for breathing, relaxation, meditation, and yoga.
Therapist Assisted Online (TAO)
Therapy Assistance Online (TAO) is a free and available to all UAB students. TAO therapy is an online platform of tools and educational materials to help you learn about and change how you think and feel. TAO is evidence-based and has been found effective in the treatment of depression, anxiety, and other mental health concerns.
Togetherall
Togetherall helps students get free online mental health support anytime, any day.
eCheckUp to Go - Alcohol Check
The Alcohol eCheckUp To Go is a brief self-assessment that will provide you with accurate and detailed information about:
- Your personal risk patterns
- Your individual level of alcohol tolerance
- Your unique family risk factors
- Harm reduction strategies
- Helpful resources
eCheckUp to Go - Cannabis Check
The Cannabis eCheckUp To Go is a brief self-assessment that will provide you with accurate and detailed information about:
- Your personal risk patterns
- Your individual level of Cannabis tolerance
- Your unique family risk factors
- Harm reduction strategies
- Helpful resources
eCheckUp to Go - Nicotine
The Nicotine eCHECKUP TO GO will provide you with accurate and personalized feedback about:
- Your individual nicotine use pattern
- Your risk patterns
- Your aspirations and goals
- Helpful resources at University of Alabama at Birmingham and in your community
- Helpful resources
Sexual Violence Prevention Program (SVPP)
University of Alabama at Birmingham believes that it is the responsibility of all students, faculty, and staff to be a well-informed, active participants in building and supporting a safe campus environment. After completing this program, you should be able to:
- Identify some characteristics of healthy vs. unhealthy relationships
- Define Affirmative Consent
- Identify different forms of sexual violence
- Have some specific strategies for identifying and interrupting sexual violence
- Have some specific strategies for helping victims of sexual violence
Crisis and Emergency
Students who are suicidal or experiencing a mental health emergency should call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
Feel Better, Breathe Easier
Tap into quick videos for mindfulness, meditation, breathing, yoga, and more—whenever you need a moment to reset and recharge.