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University of Florida Health Guidefor undergraduate students

You're new (or newly back) to campus, living away from your usual support system. But in a crisis, the health system expects you to know how everything works. So save this guide for when you need care!

University of Florida

Main (Gainesville) campus · Gainesville, FL

Life-threatening emergency

Call 911

Then contact Campus Safety so they can meet and help direct first responders.

Campus Safety

352-392-1111

If life-threatening, call 911 first.

MENTAL HEALTH Crisis

Call or text 988

Free, confidential, 24/7 across the country

Your neighbourhood healthcare resources

The closest places to get care near campus.

Campus health centre

UF Student Health Care Center

2140 Stadium Rd, Gainesville, FL 32611

Health supports for registered students.
Call ahead to make an appointment.

Call 352-392-1161 Map & directions

Closest pharmacy

UF Student Health Care Center Pharmacy (on-campus)

2140 Stadium Rd, Gainesville, FL 32611

Fill and refill prescriptions, get vaccinated, and pick up over-the-counter medicines, convenient to campus.

Map & directions

Nearest emergency room

UF Health Shands Hospital ER

1600 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32610

Adjacent to campus; Level I; 24/7

Map & directions

NearBY clinic

UF Health Urgent Care Center - Eastside

457 SE 20th St, Gainesville, FL 32641

For things that shouldn't wait but aren't full emergencies.
Call ahead for hours.

Map & directions

Mental Health Supports

Academic and life stresses can start to add up. It's okay to struggle. But it's important to ask for help.

Counseling and Wellness Center (CWC)

Call +13523921575

Walk-ins accepted at 401 Peabody Hall, Monday–Friday 9am–4pm

Call CWC in a Crisis

Call +13523921575

Same phone number. 24/7 crisis line

Crisis, anytime

Self-harm crisis helpline. Always on, wherever you are.

Call or text 988

Free and confidential, 24/7.

Walk in already understood

Booking an appointment is easier when you know what's going to happen. Check out these short prep guides to get the most out of your time with a practitioner.

Anxiety Low mood Substance use STI screening Stress management Gender-affirming care

Key details about your student health plan

Full-time Main (Gainesville) undergraduates get a student plan on top of basic coverage. Know it before you need it.

UF Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP)

Enrolment

Required for degree-seeking students unless you show comparable coverage

What it covers

Comprehensive medical; accepted at the Student Health Care Center and elsewhere

Opting out

Provide proof of comparable coverage to waive annually

Deadline

Provide proof/waive annually; confirm timing at healthcompliance.shcc.ufl.edu

See your plan details

The health stuff no one reminds you to do

Here are 3 things every student should handle before the term gets busy:

Own your records

Get your vaccine records

Many schools want proof of immunization before you enroll. But you'll also need them to help you contextualize any symptoms, and plan for your boosters. Find them now to save future headaches:

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MAINTAIN YOUR ACCESS

Move your prescriptions

Moved? It's easy to transfer prescriptions from one pharmacy to another. All you need is the name and phone number of your old pharmacy, plus the names of your medication, and they'll handle the rest.

Ask myStoria to coordinate my pharmacy move

GET PREVENTATIVE CARE

Get seasonal vaccinations

Flu shots usually arrive in late September and October, and respiratory virus activity peaks December to February. Get your shots ASAP to avoid losing crucial study days.

Ask myStoria to suggest COVID/flu vaccine clinics

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Your neighbourhood healthcare resources

Mental Health Supports

Key details about your student health plan

The health stuff no one reminds you to do

Health AI that knows you. Humans that give a damn.

Health AI that knows you.
Humans that give a damn.