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• University Dining (on and off campus meal plans)
• Campus Harvest Food Pantry
  • - free meals for students with extreme financial need
• Benefits
  • For enrollment help, utilize
    • ; select Public Benefits under the "what do you need help with" question
• and

• On Campus - University Housing and Residence Life
  • Log in to the to sign a contract for on campus housing
  • If the contract is not available, contact the housing office for options 715-836-3674, housing@uwec.edu
• Off Campus
  • Reminder that ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ has a 2-year live-on requirement
  • Tips for choosing off campus housing
  • We do not endorse any specific landlords or rental agencies, but the following links can help you find places
    • Facebook group – UW-Eau Claire Housing Rooms Sublet & Roommates – Wisconsin ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½
• Assistance with heating/electric bills
  • Please note that while for nonpayment, that overdue payment becomes immediately due April 16 and you will likely be given a very short window before disconnection of services. Seek assistance early!
• Emergency Housing through ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½
  • If you are in need if immediate emergency housing, contact the Dean of Students office (Mon - Fri, 8 AM - 4:30 PM)
• Local Shelters
  • - night shelter
    • 618 S Barstow St, Eau Claire, WI
    • 715-514-5556
  • - for individuals in imminent danger of partner violence
    • 715-834-9578

• ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Student Health Services
  • Provides free or low-cost services to current ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Students
  • View services and associated fees
• (various locations in Eau Claire)
  • Offers services on an income-based sliding fee scale
    • : cleanings, sealants, x-rays, fillings, urgent dental care, etc (2119 Heights Drive; walkable from campus and on bus route 7)
    • : checkups, ongoing health care, pregnancy, vaccines, lab tests, x-rays (1002 W Clairemont Ave, walkable from campus and on bus routes 7 & 15)
    • : short/long term pain, mobility & balance, headaches, posture (2119 Heights Drive; walkable from campus and on bus route 7)
• Local Hospitals
  • (multiple Eau Claire locations)
    • • Open 24/7/365
      • 1400 Bellinger St, Eau Claire, WI 54703
    • : 
      • Open Mon - Fri 7 AM - 7 PM, Sat - Sun & select holidays 7 AM - 4 PM
      • 733 W. Clairemont Ave, Eau Claire, WI 54701
    • Multiple specialties and services
  • • • Open 24/7
      • 2310 Craig Road, Eau Claire, WI 54701
    • • Open Mon - Fri 8 AM - 5 PM
      • 2116 Craig Road, Eau Claire, WI 54701
    • • Open Mon - Fri 7 AM - 7 PM
      • 3501 Golf Road, Eau Claire, WI 54701
    • Multiple specialities and services
  • • • Open Mon - Fri 8 AM - 8 PM, Sat/Sun 8 AM - 2 PM; Holidays 8 AM - noon
      • 3802 W Oakwood Mall Dr, Eau Claire, WI 54701
• • Limited Hours
  • Eligibility requirements must be met
• • Open Mon-Fri, appointments preferred
• Insurance
  • - WI residents making $1,330 or less per month. Stipulations may apply
    • For enrollment help, utilize
      • ; select Public Benefits under the "what do you need help with" question
  • - MN residents making $1,768 or less per month. Stipulations may apply
    • For enrollment help, utilize
  • • Helps you identify what health care coverage you may be eligible for
  • • Shows you what coverage you are eligible for
  • Private Purchase
    • Many major insurance companies offer private plans for individuals
    • Check to make sure the insurance is accepted at Eau Claire and hometown providers
    • Purchase directly through the insurance provider's website

• ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Counseling Services
  • Free counseling for current ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ students
  • Assessments available at minimal cost - alcohol and other drug abuse, ADHD, Autism, Eating Disorders
  • Happiness and Anxiety/Depression workshops
• • Free virtual counseling for current ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ students
  • Sign up using your ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ email address
• • & available on an income-based sliding fee scale
  • , 1002 W Clairemont Ave, Eau Claire, WI 54703
    • Walkable from campus and on bus lines 7 & 15
• Crisis Support
  • • 1-888-552-6642
    • 24/7 Mental Health and AODA crisis line
    • Free to use, based in Menomonie, WI
    • Can help connect you to local emergency mental health resources
  • Mantra 
    • 1-888-531-2142
      • Call 24/7
      • Texting available 11 AM - 11 PM
  • University Counseling Services 
    • On campus counseling offers crisis support Monday - Friday from 8 AM - 4 PM
    • Show up and request a walk in appointment at 2122 Vicki Lord Larson Hall
  • (HOPE Line) - 988
    • Call, text, or
  • - National Sexual Assault Hotline
    • Call 1-800-656-4673
    • Text HOPE to 64673
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    • Text HOME or HOLA to 741741
  • - LGBTQ support
    • Call 1-866-488-7386
    • Text START to 678678
• - Eau Claire County
  • Various local resources
• My friend is suicidal, what should I do?
  • If they are actively suicidal, call 911 and stay with them
  • Tell someone! Even if they've asked you not to. You shouldn't solely bear the responsibility of keeping them alive
    • Police 
      • 715-839-4972, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ police will respond if you're on campus, city police will respond otherwise
    • Dean of Students office (240 Schofield Hall, 715-836-5626)
    • See if they're willing to walk to counseling or call Northwest Connections 1-888-552-6642
    • YOU can call Northwest connections for advice and guidance 1-888-552-6642

• if you haven't already - even if you don't want to take the loans out!
  • Having a FAFSA on file ensures you're getting any grants you qualify for, and opens you up for other financial opportunities
• Blugold Central
  • Talk with a financial aid specialist to make sure you've gotten everything you can for federal aid
• Emergency Funds
  • Have an unanticipated cost arise? We may be able to help
  • Reach out to the Dean of Students office dos@uwec.edu or 715-836-5626
• Course materials
  • Are you in a class you need to graduate that requires something you can't afford? (learning platform access code, purchased text book, etc)
  • Reach out to the Dean of Students office to see if we can assist dos@uwec.edu or 715-836-5626
• Blugold Central Emergency Short-Term Loan
  • Check with Blugold Central to see if you qualify

On Campus

• City Bus -
• Conveyance Van for students with temporary or permanent mobility restrictions

Within Eau Claire

• • Being a ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ student means you get to ride the city bus for free!
    • Just show your ID
  • The bus has ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ specific routes to help get you around campus
  • The bus system can also get you all over the city
• Bike Rentals
  • The Student Office of Sustainability offers free bike rentals to current students
  • Check one out from the Campus Harvest Food Pantry for a day or the semester!
• Taxi/Uber/Lyft
  • All three options are available in Eau Claire to help you get where you need to be
• • to find and rent a scooter for your use

• Madison
  • • Runs Friday and Sunday
    • Costs ~$50 round trip
    • Departs UW Madison - N Lake Street; arrives Towers Hall ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, Eau Claire
  • /
    • Start at $33 one-way
    • Runs at least 2x a day
    • 6251 Truax Lane (McDonalds) Eau Claire -- 200 North Lake Street,  Madison
• Milwaukee
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• Twin Cities
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  • (MSP airport shuttle)
  • (MSP airport shuttle)