Resources for Family Members
Dear Family Members,
We are so incredibly excited to have your student join the UNT Health campus community. We care about our students’ well-being, not only academically, but emotionally and physically. Because of our commitment, we provide services across campus that respond to our students’ unique health and wellness needs. As you support your student, we also want you to be empowered to remind them of the resources that are available to them. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns at OCC@unthealth.edu.
Campus Safety and Compliance
- UNT Health Police Department
- Sexual Assault Support
- Annual Security Report
- Drug Free Schools and Communities Act
Resources
For Students
Care Team is UNT Health's non-clinical case management group focused on providing students access and information to campus and community resources that best fit the student's needs.
Call Care Team: 817-735-2740
*Press 1 to speak to our TimelyCare Crisis Line
Email Care Team: CareTeam@unthealth.edu
For Student Parents
Recovery Resources
The Office of Care and Civility has also compiled a list of campus and community recovery resources. Please note that the community resources listed are not meant to be comprehensive in nature and are not affiliated with UNT Health.
Campus Resources
The Student Health Clinic offers preventative and primary services. Student Health visits are by appointment only. Same-day appointments may be available.
Call the Clinic: 817-735-5051
The Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act (DFSCA) requires institutions of higher education to establish policies that address unlawful possession, use, or distribution of alcohol and illicit drugs. The DFSCA also requires the establishment of a drug and alcohol prevention program (DAAPP).
Visit the Office of Care and Civility's Engage page to register for upcoming DAAPP and Recovery-focused events.
Students, faculty, and staff may request information about the Drug Free Schools and Campuses Review by contacting the Division of Student Affairs at 817-735-2505. The full report is located HERE.
UNT Health students have FREE, 24/7 access to virtual care services with TimelyCare — the virtual health and well-being platform designed for college students. Students do not need insurance to access TimelyCare services.
Community Resources
Fort Worth's Glass House program offers in-person, hybrid, and remote group sessions. Their mission is rooted in providing welcoming and reliable resources and guidance for anyone on their journey towards recovery.
If you need immediate assistance, please call the Fort Worth Central Office
at (817) 332-3533. Calls are answered 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week
Find Fort Worth-based meetings: narcotics.com/na-meetings/texas/fort-worth
Get 24 hour guidance from their anonymous line: 817-753-0806
MHA has national and local resources focused on guiding members towards the shared goal of recovery.
FreeRehabCenters.org is a comprehensive directory of free addiction treatment programs
across the US.
Their directory includes a wide range of free rehab programs, including inpatient,
outpatient, and residential programs.
They also offer information on how to qualify for free rehab and what to expect from
treatment.
Free rehab is available to everyone, regardless of income or insurance status.
A confidential and anonymous resource for people seeking treatment for mental and substance use disorders in the United States.
You can search for local resources on the homepage.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration is a national resource. It houses resources, guides, and information for supporting yourself or a loved one on the road to recovery.
Do you have a resource to suggest? We would love to hear from you! Please email OCC@unthealth.edu.
In the event of an emergency or situation that elicits immediate intervention, please call 911
For non-emergency situations, call Campus Police: (817) 735-2600
24-hour Care Team phone line: 817-735-2740
*Dial 1 to connect with TimelyCare's Crisis Support Line
UNT Health Division of Student Affairs: (817) 735-2505
UNT Health Student Health Clinic: 817-735-5051
UNT Health Office of Disability Access: (817) 735-2134
UNT Health Sexual Assault Support
National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK
-Dr. Teresa McKinney, Director, Student Assistance Resource Center
-Office location: Student Service Center, Room 209
-Email: Teresa.McKinney@unthealth.edu
Student Health Clinic
IREB, 1st Floor
3430 Camp Bowie Blvd
Fort Worth, TX 76107
-Phone: 817-735-5051
-Fax: 817-735-0651
-Email: StudentHealth@unthealth.edu
Clinic hours are available on the UNT Health Student Health Clinic website.
Student Food Pantry
The UNT Health Care Team has recognized that in order for students to be well and succeed academically, basic needs must be addressed. As a result, the Division of Student Affairs have established two food pantry locations on campus in an effort to assist UNT Health students impacted by food insecurity.
Questions? Email the Student Assistance Resource Center at sarc@unthealth.edu