Student health and wellness
Your wellbeing matters
Your health and wellness are top priorities at ÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥. We offer a wide range of services to support your mental, emotional and physical wellbeing so you can enjoy life as a Vandal inside and outside the classroom. Whether you’re seeking counseling, medical care, recovery support or ways to stay active and healthy, we’re here to help you feel your best throughout your college journey.
Mental and emotional wellness support
College life can be exciting and challenging. U of I provides compassionate, confidential mental health resources to help you manage stress, build resilience and feel supported.
Mental and emotional support services include:
- Counseling and Mental Health Center (CMHC): Offers free confidential counseling, group therapy and workshops to help students with personal, academic and emotional concerns.
- Vandal Health Education (VHE): Provides wellness workshops, peer education, events and resources on everything from mental health and nutrition to recovery support.
- Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Program: Supports students in, or seeking recovery from, substance misuse while promoting harm reduction and wellness-based choices.
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Concerned about a student or employee? Submit a VandalCARE referral to connect them with the support they need.
Physical wellness and staying healthy on campus
Your physical health plays a big role in your success. That’s why we offer services that make it easy to stay active, nourished and cared for.
Campus health and recreation services include:
- Vandal Health Clinic: On-campus medical services for everything from routine checkups to illness and injury treatment.
- Campus recreation and sports: Join intramural teams, explore fitness classes or stay active in our top-tier recreation facilities.
- Vandal Food Pantry: Providing free short-term food resources for students experiencing food insecurity.
Student health insurance requirement
All U of I students must show proof of health insurance before registering for classes.
Campus lactation rooms
÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥ offers designated lactation areas on campus for parents and caregivers who need to feed their infants or express milk in a quiet, private space.
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Location details
College of Education
Ground floor
Card swipe access with VandalCard. Available on a first-come, first-served basis. Campus visitors who require access should visit the Dean’s Suite on the fifth floor to obtain a key if the room is unoccupied but the door is locked.
Amenities:
- Private, lockable room
- Comfortable chair and table
- Running water for cleaning pump parts
- Refrigerator for storing milk
- TV and DVD player
- Mother/child resources
IRIC
Ground floor | IRIC quiet room
Accessible while building is open. Available on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information email iric@uidaho.edu.
Amenities:
- Private, lockable room
- Comfortable chair and table
- Running water for cleaning pump parts
- Refrigerator for storing milk
Student Recreation Center (SRC)
Ground floor | SRC lactation room
Request access from the SRC Info Desk. This room is used on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, contact 208-885-7529 or camprec@uidaho.edu.
Amenities:
- Private, lockable room
- Comfortable chair and table
- Running water for cleaning pump parts
Teaching and Learning Center (TLC)
TLC, Room 027 (Aster Room)
Accessible while the building is open. Available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Amenities:
- Private, lockable room
- Comfortable chairs and table
- No running water ÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥ in room but is next to restroom
Memorial Gym
Violence Prevention and Education Office, Suite 109
To reserve, contact 208-885-5044 or violenceprevention@uidaho.edu.
Amenities:
- Private, lockable room
- Comfortable chairs and table
- Running water ÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥ for cleaning pump parts
- Refrigerator for storing milk
College of Law
Second Floor, Room 211
Accessible while building is open.
Amenities:
- Private, lockable room
- Comfortable chairs and table
- Changing table
- Running water ÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥ for cleaning pump parts
- Refrigerator for storing milk
Safety and security support services
Feeling safe on campus is an essential part of wellness. Our Office of Public Safety, Security and Parking keeps the U of I community protected through emergency preparedness, 24/7 security and safety reporting.
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