Prevention & Population Health
Call 911 or visit your nearest emergency room if you are currently experiencing a life-threatening situation or if your safety is at risk. Call 988 to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Learn more about Emergency + After Hours Care.
Texas A&M University Health Services is committed to guiding and supporting students throughout their academic journeys by helping them build a strong foundation for success that extends beyond their time spent in Aggieland. Prevention & Population Health focuses on providing resources to all who live, work, play, and study at Texas A&M through the combination of education and data-driven programming. We identify gaps in mental and physical health services offered to students and partner with existing organizations to create, highlight, and implement evidence-based programs that address the well-being of all Aggies. Check out our ongoing campaigns below and visit our calendar for upcoming events.
University Health Services offers Aggie Peer Connect as a way for students to start and build meaningful connections with fellow students. Through in-person interactions with peer advocates, students have a safe and relaxed space to learn tips and practice improving their overall wellness.
Events
The University Health Services Howdy Health Fair connects students with services and resources available to support Aggie mental and physical health. Visit our next health fair to play games, win free giveaways, and interact with campus and community resources. Learn more here.
University Health Services offers students easy access to receive an influenza (flu) vaccine through its annual flu vaccine clinic program. Flu information, including the appointment scheduling link, can be found on our flu page.
University Health Services is proud to host Von's Vision for Texas A&M University students! Von's Vision provides undergraduate students the opportunity to receive a comprehensive eye exam and a pair of prescription glasses at no cost.
Initiatives
Aggie Peer Connect builds community by fostering meaningful peer-to-peer connections and providing students with the resources and referrals they need to thrive. Whether students are navigating challenges or simply looking to connect with others, Aggie Peer Connect creates opportunities for compassionate listening and support.
Texas A&M University students have the opportunity to get connected with University Health Services by volunteering at a variety of events and initiatives. Submit a volunteer application online.
Once accepted to become a volunteer, create your volunteer profile by visiting the Get Connected volunteer platform.
University Health Services offers a variety of suicide awareness and prevention resources and services for individuals, programs, departments, and student groups. Knowing the warning signs of suicide is important in helping someone who may be at risk. By coming together to raise awareness, reduce stigma and offer support, we all can contribute to suicide awareness and prevention efforts at Texas A&M University.
Join University Health Services for a full line-up of events aimed to raise awareness, reduce stigma and foster support for those impacted by suicide. Learn more about Mental Health & Suicide Awareness Week at tx.ag/MHSAW.
Upcoming Events
Public Health Information
Creating a healthy campus community requires accurate, updated information related to timely health topics. View information on measles, coronavirus and influenza.
Outreach
University Health Services contributes to a healthy campus environment through community awareness, stigma reduction and education to foster emotional wellbeing, working collaboratively and innovatively with the larger campus community. Outreach opportunities include:
- Panel participation
- Presentations & Workshops
- Resource tables
- Student project
- Consultation/Research
- Interviews (non-journalistic)
- Trainings
Outreach content may span a wide array of health and wellness-related topics or focus on raising awareness of University Health Services resources, services and opportunities. To request a University Health Services presentation, resource table, or other outreach offering, complete an outreach request at least three weeks in advance and ensure at least 10 participants will be in attendance.
Please contact us with any questions. Please note that all media inquiries should be directed to University Health Services Marketing & Communications.
Initiate a Request
Learn more about available presentations and workshops by clicking on the button below. NOTE: All media inquiries should be directed to University Health Services Marketing & Communications.
Presentations & WorkshopsResources
Texas A&M University students who are in or are seeking recovery from substance use disorder now have access to the Aggie Recovery Community. The recovery community provides students a safe and substance-free environment that assists and supports them during their recovery journey.
If you believe that someone's life is in danger, call 911.
- Tell Somebody: Anyone (students, faculty/staff, family) can submit a Tell Somebody report if they are concerned about an Aggie.
- Stop Hate: Hate is not an Aggie value. Individuals may use the online report form to report hate/bias incidents.
- Suicide Prevention Training: Students and Faculty/Staff can participate in Suicide Awareness & Prevention Training.
- Student Assistance Services: Student Assistance Services can conduct Student Welfare Checks among other services.
For additional resources, reference the Texas A&M University Division of Student Affairs Concerning Behavior Response Guide and the Marie Christie Institute Fall 2021 Faculty Guide on Student Mental Health.
Consultation
University Health Services counselors are available to consult with staff/faculty, family, and friends who may be concerned about a student. Consultations may occur in-person at the counseling office or over the phone. During consultations, University Health Services counselors maintain the confidentiality of students who are clients to the fullest extent of the law.
Supporting a Friend:
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) provides an excellent resource titled, "Want to Know How to Help a Friend?""
Active Minds provides multiple resources for supporting our friends.
The Jed Foundation provides an informative resource titled, "Help a Friend in Need".
Frequently used forms have been assembled in a repository for your convenience.
Students interested in applying for a graduate assistantship with University Health Services are encouraged to complete the application form below.
Access the application here: Graduate Assistantship Application
Completed applications can be emailed to uhsprevpop@tamu.edu.
How to respond when a student, faculty, or staff suffers a death, tragedy, or accident
First and foremost, please do not hesitate to call University Health Services at 979-458-4584 or Student Assistance Services at 979-845-3113 to help guide you through this process.
Suggestions for the group impacted by the tragedy:
- Share the information that is known.
- Please understand that with social media and other forms of communication, we do not always have all of the information. In the case of a death, the family needs to be notified before information can be released.
- Offer a future gathering space that may include:
- A place to relax and feel supported.
- Structured activities (letter writing to family, sharing of stories, pet therapy, etc.). Please contact Student Assistance Services regarding the process for sending letters to family.
- Possibly inviting different professionals to help facilitate a discussion related to the grief process, such as a counselor from University Health Services, someone that is faith based and connected to the impacted group, and/or someone that is directly related to the group whose presence would be helpful.
- Share resources. These university departments play key roles:
- Student Assistance Services: Though they do not offer university excused absences, Student Assistance Services can offer support and guidance in addition to helping guide the process of communicating with professors. Student Assistance Services also can help to connect with University Health Services.
- University Health Services
- University Health Services has counselors available during regular work hours (8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Friday) for scheduled appointments as well as crisis intervention counselors if needed.
- HelpLine (979) 845-2700 is an after-hours mental health service that operates during the academic year.
- University Health Services counselors can go out to groups to help process grief and loss reactions upon request.
- Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT): Anytime that the University Police Department is called regarding a student accident, hospitalization, and/or death, a member of the CIRT team responds and shares campus resources to those impacted.
These Grief Guidelines can help you in your leadership role.
School of Public Health students interested in applying for a practicum/internship with University Health Services are encouraged to complete the application form below.
Access the application here: Practicum/Internship Application
Completed applications can be emailed to uhsprevpop@tamu.edu.
Sexual Health Supplies
University Health Services provides sexual health resources such as condoms, lube, dental dams, and more at the request of individuals and groups. Fulfillment of orders is based on our current supply stock, and may fluctuate throughout the semester. Students can order supplies online or visit the Student Services Building (fourth floor) or the A.P. Beutel Health Center (basement near the Lab) to pick up condoms.
Testing Opportunities
A variety of clinics offer sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing for students.
University Health Services Lab
A.P. Beutel Health Center
(979) 458-8333
Testing Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm
Self-Referral Tests Available: HIV, Syphilis, Chlamydia and Gonorrhea
All other tests need provider appointments. Schedule online.
Brazos County Health District
201 N. Texas Ave., Bryan, TX 77803
(979) 361-4440
To find testing information, visit brazoshealth.org.
Texas Department of State Health Services
(254) 778-6744
Call to find next local testing opportunity.