Social Services Support & Wellness Awareness
Social Services Support and Wellness Awareness provides students with a safe and confidential space to address barriers that might be interfering with their academic success, and provides wellness-related programming and initiatives to promote a culture of wellness.
Our Services
Long-Term Laptop Loan
Semester-long laptop loans are available through Social Services and Wellness Support. Devices are distributed based on availability to support students’ academic needs.
To get connected with a device, visit the Student Life & Success Office in Muntz 150 and our team will be happy to assist you
Questions? Please email Emily Chu Nguyen at chungunt@uc.edu.
Care Cabinet
The Care Cabinet provides students with access to essential resources, including hygiene items, basic needs supplies, and wellness-related materials.
Free and open to all students. Located in Muntz 151. For assistance visit the Student Life & Success Office in Muntz 150 and our team will be happy to direct you.
Connection to School and Community Resources
Connecting students to available emergency assistance scholarships, food assistance through UCBA & BCP food pantry, and providing application assistance with benefits such as SNAP, Medicaid, and ETV.
Supporting Emotional Well-Being
Providing students with wellness check-ins, intake, guidance, and applicable referrals to psychological support service.
College Systems Navigation
Advocating for students navigating the intricacy of college systems. Providing connection to the wide variety of services offered at UCBA.
Wellness Awareness
Promoting a Culture of Wellness:
- Offering programing and initiatives that supports mental health awareness, healthy lifestyle choices, substance harm reduction initiatives, and social connection opportunities.
- Provide evidence-based education on various wellness topics
- Collaboration with Student Wellness Center to provide coordinated events on campus
Students of Concern
Refer to the UCBA Student of Concern Flow Chart to make appropriate referrals.
The UCBA Coordinated Care Team is a multidisciplinary team of UCBA leadership administrators and professional staff who regularly meet to assess and discuss complex student cases using a coordinated care approach. Group includes: Emily Chu Nguyen, Temesha Corbin, Desiree Gonzales, Meghann Littrell, Brad Mallory, Laurie Malone, Hannah Thompson, and Sarah Wolfe.
Resources
Contact Information
Emily Nguyen Chu | Program Director of Social Services & Wellness
Muntz Hall | Room 150
Phone: 513-558-9014
Email: chungunt@uc.edu