Health and Wellness

Athletic Training

The Recreation and Wellness Center, in partnership with Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute, offers free athletic training services to students. BOC-certified athletic trainers provide injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, and short-term rehabilitation, helping students return safely to play or learn. Referrals are made to physicians if additional care is needed.

BetterMynd

BetterMynd offers free teletherapy for students, providing private 50-minute video sessions with licensed counselors at convenient times, including nights, weekends, and semester breaks. It’s ideal for continuing therapy after short-term counseling or selecting counselors by specialty. UCF CAPS partners with BetterMynd to provide this service to students who pay the Health Fee.

Biofeedback Relaxation Training Program

The Program is a free, six-session program that teaches students relaxation techniques using body sensors to monitor stress responses. Students learn diaphragmatic breathing, muscle relaxation, and guided imagery to replace stress with positive, automatic responses, helping manage anxiety, headaches, muscle pain, and other stress-related conditions.

CAPS Crisis Line

If any UCF student is experiencing distress and needs someone to talk with during the night or on weekends, they can call 407-823-2811 and press 5 to be immediately connected with a licensed therapist.

CARD provides free services to children and adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders in the Orlando metropolitan area. They offer individualized support, consultation, training for families and professionals, and public education. Services are designed to build on local resources and promote full participation, dignity, and respect for individuals with autism and related disabilities.

Class Absence Notice Form

Notifications are for unforeseen events like illness or bereavement. Students should submit the form whenever possible, but someone else may do so if needed, with their contact info. Instructors are expected to provide reasonable accommodations, though a notification does not guarantee an excused absence.

Collegiate Recovery Community

College can be challenging, especially for students in recovery. Recovery, treatment, and prevention programs support mental health and reduce substance abuse. Students can access support groups, mental health professionals, peer connections, and advocacy. These resources foster belonging, accountability, and academic success, helping students maintain a sober lifestyle while thriving personally and academically.

Community Counseling and Research Center

The Community Counseling and Research Center (CCRC) at UCF’s College of Community Innovation and Education is a state-of-the-art training facility offering free individual, couple, and family counseling. Advanced graduate students provide services under faculty supervision.

CPR/AED and First Aid

The Recreation and Wellness Center offers American Red Cross First Aid, CPR, and AED certification for a fee. Classes are taught by certified RWC staff and are available to UCF students, faculty, staff, and the community.

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) offers free mental health support to UCF students, including individual or relationship counseling, group therapy, and 24/7 crisis support. CAPS helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationships, academics, and adjusting to college. Students can access services by scheduling online or dropping in, with in-person, telehealth, and hybrid options available.

Creative School for Children

Creative School for Children at UCF provides high-quality, on-campus childcare, allowing UCF students enrolled with 6 credit hours or more to focus on their studies. Tuition assistance is available for student parents, and students in education or related fields gain hands-on experience in early childhood education.

Crisis Counseling

CAPS staff provide crisis intervention during regular office hours. Students under 18 can be seen on a limited basis without parental consent while in crisis. Outside office hours, UCF students or those concerned about a student can call 407-823-2811 and press 5 to connect with a live clinician.

Couples and Conjoint Counseling

Couples and conjoint counseling is available for partners, spouses, or any two students, such as roommates, to improve communication and relationships. Sessions provide a private, supportive space to address issues, develop skills, and enhance or thoughtfully navigate relationships.

Dining Services

UCF Dining Services has you covered with an array of convenient dining options. Whether you’re picking up a quick snack or sitting down to a well-balanced meal, and whether you live on campus or commute to class, we have a dining membership that’s right for you.

Employment Assistance Program

The Employee Assistance Program is a free, confidential benefit for eligible UCF employees and their family members. It provides support and resources to address personal challenges that may affect well-being or work performance.

Fitness Assessments

Certified Personal Trainers provide a complete fitness assessment to measure your current level and offer personalized recommendations. Assessments are available at the RWC Main Campus and Downtown.

Flu Vaccine

Students can receive a free flu shot at the Health Center or satellite clinics with walk-in access Monday–Friday until 4:30 p.m. The flu vaccine is covered by the student Health Fee, and no appointment is needed.

Free Condoms

Wellness and Health Promotion Services offers free condoms at our office and in restrooms in select locations on campus: RWC (Main and Knights Plaza Locker rooms), first floor of Student Union, All Knight Study, Multicultural Academic and Support Services, Pride Commons, and Student Health Services.

Get Tested

Getting tested regularly is a key step in protecting your health. If you have a doctor, talk openly about testing options. If not, visit a local clinic that provides confidential, free, or low-cost testing. Search for a location near you to stay on top of your health.

Graduate Wellness Course: Plan for Well-Being

A free course offering you some common stressors that graduate students face. Students can work through the modules on their own. This course includes a digital workbook that can be used to create an individualized plan for well-being catered to your personal needs.

Green Dot Bystander Intervention

A bystander intervention program that empowers students to prevent power-based personal violence. Through proactive and reactive actions, Green Dot promotes a culture of safety and signals that violence is not tolerated in the UCF community.

Group Exercise

Group exercise classes at the Recreation and Wellness Center offer you a range of healthy lifestyle opportunities led by nationally certified student instructors. Online scheduling makes it easy to sign up for a favorite class or a new experience, or walk-ins are welcome too.

Group Therapy

Group therapy at CAPS helps students address personal concerns and can be as effective or more effective than individual therapy. Students must be CAPS clients with goals that match the group. To join, schedule an assessment and express interest. Space is limited.

HIV Testing and Counseling

Wellness and Health Promotion Services offers Free HIV Rapid Testing five days a week with an appointment and during special Rapid Testing events.

Individual Counseling

Individual counseling at CAPS helps students express feelings, examine thoughts, and work toward healthy changes in a private, supportive setting. Sessions are short-term and available to students registered for the current semester.

Knights Pantry

The Knights Helping Knights Pantry serves UCF students by providing basic needs, including food, clothing, and personal hygiene items, to foster continued academic success and increase retention for students in need.

Mindfulness Institute for Emerging Results (MIEA)

Returning Spring 2026! MIEA offers four 90-minute sessions teaching mindfulness and meditation techniques to improve well-being, focus, and stress relief. Free for UCF students. Classes are offered several times each semester.

National Grad Crisis Line

As part of Grad Resources, the National Grad Crisis Line offers free, confidential 24/7 support for graduate students, including counseling, crisis intervention, suicide prevention, and referrals. Trained counselors understand graduate student challenges, assess risk, provide guidance, and connect callers with local mental health resources. Call 1-877-472-3457 for help.

Personal Training

Personal Training services are available at RWC Main Campus and Downtown. Certified trainers create custom programs tailored to your fitness goals and health needs. They can help you set goals, learn new exercises, build strength, endurance, and flexibility, provide functional training, and support a healthy lifestyle.

Pharmacy

The UCF Pharmacy, located in the Health Center, offers prescription services, personalized consultations, and discounted prices for enrolled students. Pharmacists review prescriptions for safety and guide usage and side effects. The pharmacy also stocks over-the-counter items, food, and personal care products, and accepts most major prescription insurance plans.

Quit Smoking

Smoke-Free UCF offers programs and prescriptions to assist students and faculty members in breaking the habit. Six-week classes led by Quit Smoking Now facilitators, who are available for groups and individuals. Classes are free and include nicotine replacement therapies, such as gum, lozenges, and patches.

Student Accessibility Services

Student Accessibility Services (SAS) views disabilities as an important part of the University of Central Florida community. We recognize that accessibility needs are evolving as classrooms and campus experiences increasingly incorporate online and technological components. SAS is available to discuss any course or campus barriers that may limit access to education or an equitable campus experience for students.

Student Care Services

Student Care Services supports students facing challenges that affect their well-being and academic success. Services include assisting students in distress, notifying faculty of absences, addressing basic needs, providing mental health guidance, and offering non-clinical care management.

Student Health Services

UCF Health Student Health Services averages 6,000 monthly patient visits. Funded in part by the student health fee, they provide affordable, high-quality healthcare to the UCF community.

Student of Concern

The Student of Concern process lets the UCF community report behaviors that may indicate a student is in distress. Reports help connect students with non-clinical support and resources. Due to FERPA, the reporter may not receive follow-up details.

Therapy Assistance Online (TAO) Self-Help

TAO Self Help is an interactive, web-based program that provides assistance to help overcome anxiety, depression, and other concerns. TAO is based on well-researched and highly effective strategies.  You can choose to view short but helpful videos, participate in brief exercises, use logs to track moods and progress, and access a Mindfulness Library.

Togetherall

Togetherall is a free, online peer-to-peer platform available to UCF students, faculty, and staff. It provides a safe, anonymous space to share feelings, connect with others, and access self-guided courses, creative tools, and resources for mental health support. Clinicians are available 24/7 to maintain a safe environment. Most members use it outside normal office hours, making it convenient anytime.

UCF Dental Center

Located on the second floor of the Health Center, the Dental Center provides affordable preventive, restorative, and cosmetic dental care in a comfortable setting. Open to all UCF students, the center focuses on patient education and creating a positive dental experience.

UCF Health

UCF Health provides primary and specialty care at two locations (East Orlando, near Main Campus, and in Lake Nona), serving the Greater Orlando community. Committed to high-quality medical care, the practice works closely with the UCF College of Medicine and accepts most major insurance plans.

If you are a student at UCF looking for primary care, visit Student Health Services.

UCF Health Physical Therapy Clinic

The Physical Therapy Clinic provides high-quality care to UCF and the Central Florida community, delivered by licensed physical therapists who are also UCF faculty. As part of an academic practice, the clinic supports training for future doctors of physical therapy and advances clinical research through its locations on the main campus and in Research Park.

UCF Nourish Nook: Supporting Students During Breaks

The UCF Nourish Nook helps support students facing food insecurity, especially during academic breaks. Learn more about how you can help stock the Nourish Nook and support UCF students this season! Find donation details, accepted items, and distribution dates in the flyer below.

Download the Nourish Nook Flyer.

UCF Psychology Clinic

The UCF Psychology Clinic provides evidence-based mental health services to adults in Central Florida, including assessment and treatment for anxiety, depression, stress, sleep issues, and more. Supervised graduate student clinicians who offer care on a sliding-fee scale. Services are available in-person and via telehealth, with assessments requiring in-person attendance.

UCF RESTORES

UCF RESTORES provides evidence-based clinical treatment for individuals affected by PTSD and trauma, including first responders, military personnel, and survivors of violence or disasters. The program combines exposure therapy, emerging technology, and group and individual sessions to help participants regain control of their lives.

Wellness and Health Promotions

Students can stay healthy and build habits linked to academic success. Services include free HIV testing and counseling, biofeedback relaxation training, wellness coaching, cooking classes, and educational workshops on nutrition, stress management, sleep, relationships, safe sex, and body image. Students can also visit Health Huts, mobile wellness stations around campus offering health information, activities, and free resources like water bottles, sleep masks, and condoms.