Identity Based Resources
because your identity, culture, history matter
On Campus Resources
Gender and Sexuality Campus Center
The Gender and Sexuality Campus Center provides education, outreach, advocacy, and resources for UW-Madison student communities and their allies to improve campus climate and their daily intersectional experiences.
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Multicultural Student Center
The Multicultural Student Center provides support, advocacy, and co-curricular experiences that center, affirm, and celebrate the diverse and intersectional identities of students of color.
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International Student Services
The ISS is committed to educating and empowering students to make informed decisions and working with them to advocate for a globally inclusive community. They support this through four strategic areas: advising, compliance, operations, and global engagement.
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Indigenous Student Center
The Indigenous Student Center is a space that serves Indigenous students by providing academic, professional, and social opportunities focusing on collaborative partnerships, programming, and community building at UW-Madison and beyond.
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Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Student Center
The Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Student Center (APIDASC) serves students with heritage from a variety of backgrounds that are distinct in terms of culture, language, religion, and history. Its staff host academic, professional, and social programs throughout the year to enhance the student experience, support student success, and foster a sense of belonging at UW-Madison.
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Latinx Cultural Center
The mission of the LCC is to facilitate an environment for Latinx identifying students that provides academic, professional, and social opportunities that critically engage their identity and build communities of support at UW-Madison.
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Black Cultural Center
The BCC supports Black students (African-American, Caribbean, Afro-Latinx, and African Diaspora) at UW-Madison through academic and social support, co-curricular programming, and community building. They welcome all students while centering Black voices and experiences. Their goal is to address the unique realities of Black communities and connect them to the broader Wisconsin Experience, fostering a sense of belonging.
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University Veteran Services
University Veteran Services (UVS) at UW-Madison offers a range of support for military-connected students. They provide guidance on using military education benefits, assist with applications for these benefits, and certify state and federal GI Bills. UVS also helps students understand the impact of military benefits on other financial aid and connects them with local military and veteran resources, fostering academic success and community integration.
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First-Generation Badgers
The First-Generation Badgers program enhances coordination and programmatic support among campus offices, offers opportunities for students to connect with one another throughout the academic year, and informs the development of services for current and future first-gen students.
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Off Campus Resources
Therapy for Black Girls
Therapy for Black Girls presents mental health topics in a way that feels accessible and relevant to help Black women take the step to see a therapist
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Therapy for Black Men
Therapy for Black Men provides proactive, multiculturally competent care to men of color.
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Inclusive Therapists
Inclusive Therapists is a social justice and liberation-oriented mental health directory, community, and resource hub. They offer a safer, simpler way to find a therapist, counselor or coach committed to Racial, 2SLGBTQIA+, Neurodivergence, and Disability Justice.
National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network
NQTTCN is a healing justice organization committed to transforming mental health for queer and trans people of color (QTPoC).
BIPOC Mental Health Resource Guide
This guide was created with a focus on BlPOC mental health to be utilized by clinicians, patients/clients, and allies. This resource guide is comprehensive; however, not exhaustive.
The Trevor Project
The Trevor Project offers 24/7 crisis support and information for LGBTQ young people. Text, chat, or call if you are in crisis
Text ‘Start’ to 678-678
Call 1-866-488-7386
Learn More: Here.
LGBT National Help Center
Lines operate Mon - Fri 4pm to 12am and Sundays 12pm to 5pm ET
National Hotline: 888-843-4564
LGBT National Youth Talkline: 800-246-7743 (serving 25 years old or younger)
LGBT National Coming Out Support Hotline: 888-688-5428
LGBT National Senior Hotline: 888-234-7243 (serving 50 years old or older)
A nationwide toll-free peer counseling, information and referrals to the LGBTQ community.
The Trans Lifeline
The Trans Lifeline provides peer support for trans-community members in crisis, as well as emotional and financial support, and resources
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