Connecting Badgers

Hosts Sidra and Casey chat with Geoff Brown, LPC, Coordinator of Substance use Services at MHS. Listen in for a discussion on substance use, resources available if students are concerned about their use, recovery supports, and ways students can find connection on campus if they don’t drink. 

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Resources mentioned today:

Alcohol eCheckup To Go

Cannabis eCheckup To Go

Pres House Next Step Sober Living

Badger Recovery

Bucky List

Student Organization List

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General information on Mental Health Services at UHS: https://www.uhs.wisc.edu/mental-health/.

To schedule an Access appointment, please call us at 608-265-5600, option #2 or webbook through the MyUHS portal: https://myuhs.uhs.wisc.edu/.

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Our intro and outro music is ‘Storybook’ by Scott Holmes: scottholmesmusic.com

In this episode, Casey, Liz, and Sidra are joined by Sarah Nolan, Director of Mental Health Services, to discuss what services will be offered in Fall 2021 and how! Learn more about which services will be in-person or virtual, what to expect from a telehealth appointment, and what to look for to stay up to date on our services during the semester. 

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General information on Mental Health Services at UHS: https://www.uhs.wisc.edu/mental-health/.

To schedule an Access appointment, please call us at 608-265-5600, option #2 or webbook through the MyUHS portal: https://myuhs.uhs.wisc.edu/

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Our intro and outro music is ‘Storybook’ by Scott Holmes: scottholmesmusic.com

Welcome back students! In this episode Casey is joined by MHS psychologist Jeff Hird and Meg Boyer, a postdoc resident at MHS, for a conversation about navigating the start of a new semester, particularly given the uncertainties of Fall 2021. Topics include ways to manage academic pressure, when to take a break, and how to find balance with self-care and prioritizing your own needs and values. We also reference some resources and sources of support linked below:

Greater University Tutoring Service (GUTS)

McBurney Disability Resource Center

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General information on Mental Health Services at UHS: https://www.uhs.wisc.edu/mental-health/

To schedule an Access appointment, please call us at 608-265-5600, option #2 or webbook through the MyUHS portal or the new MyUHS mobile app.

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Book referenced: Laziness Does Not Exist by Devon Price, PhD (2021). 

Our intro and outro music is ‘Storybook’ by Scott Holmes: scottholmesmusic.com

Episode hosts Sidra, Liz, and Casey share some basic information about the McBurney Center on campus, provide examples of mental health concerns and symptoms for which accommodations may be helpful, and answer questions about how to go about exploring options and gathering documentation for an application. As we are not representatives of McBurney and information provided in this episode is far from exhaustive, please reach out to the McBurney Center with questions and guidance through the process using the contact info shared below.

To schedule an Access appointment, please call us at 608-265-5600, option #2 or webbook through the MyUHS portal: https://myuhs.uhs.wisc.edu/

General information on Mental Health Services at UHS: https://www.uhs.wisc.edu/mental-health/

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For further information on the McBurney Center and services: 

Website: https://mcburney.wisc.edu/

Accommodations application: https://mcburney.wisc.edu/apply-for-accommodations/

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 608-263-2741 and text: 608-225-7956

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Our intro and outro music is ‘Storybook’ by Scott Holmes: scottholmesmusic.com

Hosts Liz and Casey interview Jeff Peterson, LCSW, MHS therapist and Crisis Stabilization Specialist about general mental health and services available over the summer. Jeff shares ways to incorporate a daily mindfulness practice as well as strategies to utilize in more acute moments.

To schedule an access appointment, please call us at 608-265-5600, option #2 or web book through the MyUHS portal: https://myuhs.uhs.wisc.edu/

General information on Mental Health Services at UHS: https://www.uhs.wisc.edu/mental-health/

Our intro and outro music is ‘Storybook’ by Scott Holmes: scottholmesmusic.com

For Pride month, join hosts Sidra and Liz as they have a conversation with LGBTQ Focus Mental Health provider at UHS, Sam Herlitzke, LMFT on all things pride and celebrating LGBTQ identities.

To schedule an Access appointment, please call us at 608-265-5600, option #2 or webbook through the MyUHS portal: https://myuhs.uhs.wisc.edu/

General information on Mental Health Services at UHS: https://www.uhs.wisc.edu/mental-health/

Our intro and outro music is ‘Storybook’ by Scott Holmes: scottholmesmusic.com

On today’s episode, hosts Liz, Casey, Sidra and Mary navigate the conversation of graduation and summer activities with our guest speaker Bjorn Hanson. Bjorn will share several ideas on celebrating your accomplishment of having graduated as well as ideas on what to safely do during the summer for folks who may be staying in the area whether after graduation or during summer break.

To schedule an Access appointment, please call us at 608-265-5600, option #2 or webbook through the MyUHS portal: https://myuhs.uhs.wisc.edu/

General information on Mental Health Services at UHS: https://www.uhs.wisc.edu/mental-health/

Our intro and outro music is ‘Storybook’ by Scott Holmes: scottholmesmusic.com

During today’s episode, hosts Liz and Casey share their expertise with Sidra, Mary, and our listeners regarding navigating insurance with the purpose of getting connected to a community mental health provider.

To schedule an Access appointment, please call us at 608-265-5600, option #2 or webbook through the MyUHS portal: https://myuhs.uhs.wisc.edu/

General information on Mental Health Services at UHS: https://www.uhs.wisc.edu/mental-health/

Our intro and outro music is ‘Storybook’ by Scott Holmes: scottholmesmusic.com

Content Warning: Our topic for today is on Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This material may be triggering for some listeners. Today we have conversations on sexual assault on campus, prevention efforts, and also collective healing and transforming our culture. Our guest today is Nola Pastor from Violence Prevention.

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On today’s episode, hosts Liz, Casey and Mary discuss several topics connected to Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) and culture both on campus and in the general society with our guest Nola Pastor. We ended our episode with an exercise called Heart Tap by Lee-Anne Gray. 

For more information on Violence Prevention at UHS: https://www.uhs.wisc.edu/prevention/violence-prevention/

AAU Survey: https://www.uhs.wisc.edu/about/aau-climate-survey/

Culture of Respect: https://www.uhs.wisc.edu/prevention/violence-prevention/culture-of-respect/

For additional resources on transforming our culture feel free to check out: 

To schedule an access appointment, please call us at 608-265-5600, option #2 or webbook through the MyUHS portal: https://myuhs.uhs.wisc.edu/

General information on Mental Health Services at UHS: https://www.uhs.wisc.edu/mental-health/

Our intro and outro music is ‘Storybook’ by Scott Holmes: scottholmesmusic.com

For today’s episode, hosts Sidra and Mary navigate coping with the cancellation of Spring Break this semester. Spring Break is the usually very awaited time to rest, reconnect, reengage and recharge that the entire campus community embraces. With a full year into the pandemic, we explore ways in which listeners can still explore recharging and reenergizing even in the absence of Spring Break. 

Mindfulness activity taken from: Schwartz, A. (2020). The Post-Traumatic Growth Guidebook: Practical Mind-Body Tools to Heal Trauma, Foster Resilience and Awaken Your Potential. PESI Publishing & Media

To schedule an Access appointment, please call us at 608-265-5600, option #2 or webbook through the MyUHS portal: https://myuhs.uhs.wisc.edu/

General information on Mental Health Services at UHS: https://www.uhs.wisc.edu/mental-health/

Our intro and outro music is ‘Storybook’ by Scott Holmes: scottholmesmusic.com