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Social Resources

Social wellness is the ability to make healthy social connections and relationships with others. The below resources will help you engage socially, seek community, and maintain positive personal relationships. These resources are also designed to support those students with partners and families in Nashville.

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Student Care Coordination (SCC) ★

SCC is the central and first point of contact for students to help identify needs and determine the most appropriate resources in ×ÔοÊÓƵ’s Student Care Network and in the Nashville community to address concerns. Student Care Coordinators work collaboratively with students to develop a student success plan, share education about and facilitate connections to appropriate on and off-campus resources, and provide accountability through supportive follow-up meetings.

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University Counseling Center (UCC) ★
  • As a key component of ×ÔοÊÓƵ’s Student Care Network, the UCC provides mental health assessment, support, and treatment for all students enrolled at ×ÔοÊÓƵ, including undergraduate, graduate, and professional students.
  • Highly skilled and multi-disciplinary teams of professionals offer urgent care, substance abuse counseling, short-term individual counseling, group therapy, biofeedback, ADHD and learning disorder assessments, and psychiatric assessment and pharmacologic treatment. Treatment plans are tailored to each individual’s unique background and needs. UCC professionals support the University’s mission of fostering inclusive excellence through cultural awareness and humility. In addition to the services mentioned, the UCC also offers various Drop-in Consultations and Workshops throughout each week.
  • To access UCC services, visit the Office of Student Care Coordination’s website at or call the OSCC at 615-343-WELL (9355). For immediate urgent care support or to speak with someone at the UCC after business hours, call the UCC at 615-322-2571.

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Arts & Campus Events ★

The Office of Arts & Campus Events (ACE) includes the major arts and campus programming initiatives on ×ÔοÊÓƵ’s campus: ,Ìý,Ìý,Ìý,Ìý, and the Ìý.

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Black Cultural Center (BCC) ★

The BCC is a gathering place for all students offering support and development, community outreach and service, and cultural and educational programming. The BCC’s programs and partnerships serve to promote respect, understanding, tolerance, and a greater appreciation for cultural and racial diversity.

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Child and Family Center ★

The Child and Family Center at ×ÔοÊÓƵ provides quality early childhood education and resources for families.

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English Language Center (ELC) Community Support ★

The ×ÔοÊÓƵ University English Language Center (ELC) offers various opportunities for spouses and partners of current ×ÔοÊÓƵ students, faculty, and staff.

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get.social@vanderbilt ★

×ÔοÊÓƵ’s social media team’s website will connect you with the ×ÔοÊÓƵ social media community.

  

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Graduate and Postdoc Academic Success (GPAS) Program ★

The Graduate & Postdoc Academic Success (GPAS) program provides the critical infrastructure and support for College/School leadership, departments/programs, and faculty to assist their students and postdocs in reaching their academic goals. They do this through direct outreach to departments and faculty, responsive programming and workshops, and direct support of students and postdocs in alignment with their development as the next generation of scholars and leaders. In addition to tailored and responsive programming to support departments, graduate students, and postdoc needs, GPAS offers individual success planning sessions which include conversations around progress, productivity, and navigating academic relationships.

  

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Graduate School Family Support ★

Visit this site to view family support resources for students.

  

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Greek Life ★

×ÔοÊÓƵ University is home to 17 national fraternities and 15 national sororities, representing chapters from the North-American Interfraternity Conference, National Panhellenic Conference, National Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc. and the National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations.Visit this site to learn more about ×ÔοÊÓƵ’s Greek community.

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Housing and Residential Experience ★

The Office of Housing and Residential Experience provides safe, secure, comfortable, accessible and healthy housing for its residents. Visit their website for information on policies, programming, housing assignments, or student employment opportunities.

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LGBTQI Life ★

×ÔοÊÓƵ’s Office of LGBTQI Life is a cultural center and a place of affirmation for individuals of all identities, and a resource for information and support about gender and sexuality. LGBTQI Life serves all members of the ×ÔοÊÓƵ community — students, faculty, staff, and alumni — by creating educational, cultural, and social opportunities. The office also supports and advises LGBTQI-related campus groups and activities.

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Library Benefits for Spouses, Domestic Partners, and Dependent Children ★

Spouses of current ×ÔοÊÓƵ faculty, ×ÔοÊÓƵ faculty emeriti, staff and students, as well as domestic partners have courtesy and borrowing privileges at the ×ÔοÊÓƵ Libraries. Dependent children of current staff and faculty are welcome to use the library on site but do not have borrowing privileges. Visit this website to learn more.

  

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Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center ★

The Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center is an affirming space for women and for all members of the ×ÔοÊÓƵ community that actively resists sexism and all forms of oppression by providing resources and educational programming.

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Owen Graduate School of Management Partners Association ★

The Owen Partners Association (OPA) is an official school club of the Owen Graduate School of Management that helps connect spouses, fiancés and finacées, partners and families to the Owen community.

  

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Peabody Office of Student Engagement and Well-being ★

Peabody’s Office of Student Engagement and Well-Being promotes engagement and holistic well-being for all Peabody students through intentional community building and meaningful co-curricular programming.

  

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×ÔοÊÓƵ Recovery Support and AOD Resources ★

×ÔοÊÓƵ Recovery Support (VRS) provides a supportive and accountable community for individuals concerned about their alcohol or other drug misuse and those actively in recovery from addiction. This collegiate recovery program provided by the Center for Student Wellbeing offers biweekly meetings, monthly seminars, and recovery housing ().  Additionally, a support group for friends and family is offered. Students can also get connected with a variety of additional alcohol and other drug support resources by reaching out to the Center for Student Wellbeing.

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