Alcohol & Drug Abuse
If you have ever wondered whether your alcohol or other drug use is excessive, UNI has many resources that can help. Signs of a potential problems include increasing tolerance, lowered academic performance, trouble with friends, family, school authorities or the police, guilt about your use, previous attempts to cut back, and failing to meet obligations and responsibilities.
To get a better picture of where you are now, you can begin by confidentially speaking with our Substance Abuse Services Coordinator, Mark Rowe. He can be reached at (319) 273-3423. He can also connect students with other helping services, including the UNI Counseling Center and the Student Health Clinic.
Healthy Eating & Eating Concerns
Eating is one of life’s greatest pleasures. However, with the worry about appearance, weight gain, food related illnesses and change in eating environment it is not unusual to experience eating concerns while being at college. For more information or guidance contact Joan Thompson, Health Educator.
Personal Training
Personal Training is a results-driven exercise program designed specifically for you. Your personal trainer will motivate you and provide the direction necessary to reach your individual physical health and wellness goals. Contact Kristy Leen, Personal Fitness Coordinator.
Smoking Cessation
Wellness Recreation Services can help you kick the nicotine habit. Choose a starting point online or contact Kathy Green.
Violence Intervention Services
Violence Intervention Services provides an array of services to victims of sexual violence, relationship violence, stalking and harassment. All Violence Intervention services are confidential and free of charge. Whether you are a student seeking help for yourself or a friend, or a faculty or staff member concerned about a student you know, please contact Violence Intervention Services for assistance.
Contact Joan Thompson, Victim Services Advocate, or call (319) 273-2137.
Wellness Mentoring
Want to make a healthy lifestyle change but need a little motivation and resources for assistance? This program includes consultation, motivation, and on-going support through the process of developing healthy habits. Short or long term service is available.
There is no fee for first, one-time, or occasional meetings with WRS professionals for advice or consultation. For those seeking guidance and support with regular contact over a period of time, the fee is $25.00 for three one-hour sessions (or equivalent time in half-hour sessions), $40.00 for five hours, or $55.00 for eight hours. We welcome your calls for one-time, short term, or longer term assistance. Contact Kathy Green, 273-6921.