Husky Assist is a new UW mobile response team that provides on-site behavioral health support for students, faculty and staff in crisis on the UW campus in Seattle.
You can call on Husky Assist when you or a student, faculty or staff member is facing an urgent mental health or substance use issue on the Seattle campus.
Husky Assist team members are trained mental health professionals who can respond compassionately to a variety of situations. The team provides in-person help with things like emotional distress, suicidal thoughts, substance use concerns, support for survivors, connecting to resources, delivering tough news and checking on someone’s well-being.
About
A new way to provide care and support to the UW community.
Meet the team
The Husky Assist team has a strong background in behavioral health assessment, triage and crisis response.
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about who Husky Assist serves and the services available.
Mental health care plans and mental health advanced directives
Some people can have a mental health concern that is temporary and resolves on its own or with brief treatment. But some people have mental health issues that are more chronic or persistent. Like any chronic condition, a treatment plan made in conjunction with a care provider can really help when there is a flare-up.