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Student Health Resources
UH Student Health Center
The UH Student Health Center provides compassionate comprehensive outpatient health care services for all enrolled students. Services include primary care, men’s and women’s health, psychiatry and orthopedics, as well as pharmacy services that are all affordable and easily accessible. At the Student Health Center your student will be cared for by board-certified physicians, licensed nurse practitioners, licensed pharmacists and medical staff. Services include treatment for short-term and longterm medical and mental health concerns, and injuries. Please see website for insurance options and other details: uh.edu/healthcenter
Through the Campus Smiles Dental Office at UH, students have convenient access to high-quality dental services on campus. There’s no need to skip the dentist or frantically try to squeeze in appointments during semester breaks! The state-of-the-art dental office addresses all routine, basic and major dental needs including emergencies. Patients are treated by licensed, highly-trained and experienced dentists and hygienists. Campus Smiles accepts most major dental insurances and offers a university savings plan for those without dental coverage. The office is located on the first floor of the new Health 2 Building near the East Main entrance door. For more information or to request an appointment please call (832) 380-9475 or visit campus-smiles.com/UH.
University Eye Institute
The University Eye Institute (UEI) offers ophthalmic services that range from comprehensive vision examinations to the medical and surgical management of eye disorders. Patients are seen by highlytrained optometrists and ophthalmologists with expertise in every area of eye care. The UEI is part of the renowned UH College of Optometry, which means students will benefit from the latest advances in eye research and instrument technology. Whether they need an annual eye examination, eyewear, specialized procedures or some form of eye surgery, the University Eye Institute is the clear choice. For more information or to request an appointment please call (713) 743-2020 or visit uei.uh.edu.
Counseling and Psychological Services
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) offers a variety of services including individual, group and couples counseling; crisis intervention during and after business hours; consultation to faculty, staff and students about individuals of concern; and educational and preventative outreach programming. Initial appointments at CAPS are offered on a walk-in basis. If you are interested in our services, simply walk in to CAPS at the Main campus between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday–Friday (and Mondays, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. and Thursdays, 2 p.m.–5 p.m. at the Sugar Land campus). If you are experiencing a crisis situation and need to speak with someone immediately, please contact CAPS at (713) 7435454 or walk in to CAPS. If it is after business hours and you are in imminent crisis, please call 911 or CAPS at (713) 743-5454 and you will be connected to the after-hours counselor.
The UH Wellness Center
UH Wellness is a campus-wide prevention and education program that seeks to empower the campus community to make healthy choices across all dimensions of wellness through evidence-based programs and services that contribute to student success. Areas of focus include alcohol and other drugs, mental health, sexual health, and sexual violence prevention. Annual signature events include World AIDS Week, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Fresh Check Day and many others. For more information, visit uh.edu/wellness.
