Below are well-being resources both at UF and in the wider Gainesville community that can help you stay healthy during your time at UF.
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On-Campus Resources
COUNSELING AND WELLNESS CENTER (CWC)
CWC services include short-term individual, group, and couples’ therapy as well as consultation, crisis services, outreach, referrals, self-care, and more.
DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER (DRC)
The Disability Resource Center (DRC) collaborates with campus partners to facilitate access for Gators with disabilities.
FIELD & FORK FOOD PROGRAM
The UF Field and Food Program works to provide opportunities for collaboration and learning in sustainable agriculture and food systems. Core parts of this program include the Field and Fork Farm and Gardens and the Alan and Cathy Hitchcock Pantry.
GATOR-2-GATOR
Gator-2-Gator @ CWC is a new support initiative, where you can get connected a trained student ambassadors to talk.
GATORWELL HEALTH PROMOTION SERVICES
Gatorwell Health Promotion Services strives to empower students to be healthy and well through prevention. Services include Free HIV testing, Wellness Coaching, and more.
RECSPORTS
The Department of Recreational Sports offers experiences that enrich the lives of the University of Florida community through excellence in facilities, fitness, sport, adventure and play.
U MATTER, WE CARE
The U Matter, We Care Initiative aims to assist the community with care related resources and programs focused on health, safety, and holistic well-being.
UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
The University Police Department is organized as a department of 89 sworn law enforcement officers and 72 civilian employees under the auspices of the Office of the Vice President for Business Affairs.
THRIVING CAMPUS
Thriving Campus is a searchable database that UF students can use to connect with off-campus mental health providers that meet their needs. This service is sponsored by the Counseling & Wellness Center and the University of Florida.
Gainesville Community Resources
Alachua County Health Department
Alachua County Sheriff’s Office
Alachua County Victim Services & Rape Crisis Center
Gainesville Police Department
Peaceful Paths Domestic Abuse Network
Regional Transit System
After-Hours Resources
In the event of a medical emergency, call 911.
CALL 352-392-1161
On-call provider available for medical advice
When you call the SHCC after hours, you will be transferred to an on-call provider who can triage your symptoms over the phone and recommend a plan of action.
The following local after-hours care centers are considered in-network for those on the UF insurance plan, currently administered by United HealthCare Student Resources. (Last updated: 02/07/2024). To find out which local urgent care centers are considered in-network for private health insurance policies, please contact your insurance company directly.
24/7 Emergency Rooms
- UF Health Shands Emergency Room / Trauma Center
1515 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608 - UF Health Shands Emergency Center – Springhill
8475 NW 39th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32606
PHONE: 352-627-0400 - UF Health Shands Emergency Center – Kanapaha
7405 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
PHONE: 352-627-0500
Local Urgent Care Centers
- UF Health Eastside
457 SE 20th Street, Gainesville, FL 32641
HOURS: M-F open until 8pm, Sat & Sun 10am-4pm
PHONE: 352-594-0455 - CareSpot
720 SW 2nd Avenue, Suite 160A, Gainesville, FL 32601
HOURS: M-F open until 8pm, Sat 8am – 5pm
PHONE: 352-240-8000
OR
3925 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
HOURS: M-F open until 8pm, Sat & Sun 8am – 5pm
PHONE: 352-371-1777 - Emergency Physicians Medical Center
2445 SW 76th Street, Suite 110, Gainesville, FL 32608
HOURS: M-F open until 8pm, Sat noon – 4pm
PHONE: 352-872-5111
OR
9181 NW 39th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32606
HOURS: M-F open until 8pm, Sat noon – 4pm
PHONE: 352-727-7755 - Minute Clinic (inside CVS/pharmacy)
4354 NW 23rd Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32606-6541
HOURS: M-F open until 7:30pm, Sat 9am-5:30pm
PHONE: 866-389-2727
OR
3404 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
HOURS: M-F open until 7:30pm, Sat 9am-5pm
PHONE: 866-389-2727 - UF Health ORTHOcare: After hours orthopedic injuries
3450 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32607
HOURS: M-F open until 9pm, Sat 10am – 2pm, Sun 5pm – 9pm
PHONE: 352-273-7929 - Florida Orthopedic Institute: After hours orthopedic injuries
7540 W University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32607
HOURS: M-Th: open until 8pm, Fri: 8am-5pm
PHONE: 352-352-9797
Crisis Resources
UF Crisis & Emergency Resource Center
CERC is a service of the Counseling and Wellness Center and provides emergency walk-in crisis stabilization and range of consultation and training services for UF faculty and staff.
U Matter, We Care
The U Matter, We Care program helps both students and employees in distress. If you or someone you know needs help, call 352-294-CARE [2273] or email umatter@ufl.edu.
UF Medical Amnesty Program
The UF Medical Amnesty Policy (MAP) helps students feel confident they can make the right decision if there is an alcohol or other drug-related emergency without fear of getting in trouble academically. If you or someone you know needs medical attention, don’t hesitate to call 911.
Alachua County Rape Crisis Hotline: 866-252-5439
Report Rape Gainesville is an anonymous hub for reporting sexual assault and seeking help.
Needlestick Hotline (For employees only)
After-hours assistance hotline: (352) 265-2727
- EMPLOYEES ANSWERING HOTLINE CALLS: Click here to access employee information and forms related to exposures.
Instructions if you have encountered an exposure:
- If you are a University of Florida employee located in Gainesville:
- For needlestick exposure, call (352) 265-2727 and click here to follow the after-hours online assistance instructions.
- If you are a University of Florida employee located outside of Gainesville, follow the resident institutions protocols. If in doubt, go directly to the nearest emergency room.
- If you are NOT a University of Florida employee, go directly to the nearest emergency room.
- If you are at the VA, go to the emergency room.