Support information
At Resonance & Roots - University of Stevens Point, we are committed to providing comprehensive support and fostering an inclusive environment for all students and staff. Explore the resources available to help you thrive through every aspect of university life, community care, and family advocacy.
( This will be updated to include needed resources based on Tri- Campus Equity Study Findings (DCA, MCRC, etc)
Campus Equity and Student Support
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Office of Diversity and College Access (DCA): Located right on the UWSP campuses, the DCA office provides intentional student advocacy, programming, and navigating support to ensure underrepresented student populations have a voice and a dedicated success network.
Multicultural Resource Center (MCRC): A vital, campus-based safe space offering underrepresented and immigrant students dedicated networking opportunities, study spaces, and an inclusive community environment.
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UWSP Counseling Centers: Connect students with confidential mental health practitioners, processing support, and therapeutic counseling to manage academic stress, personal hurdles, or personal grief.
Local Caregiving & Community Resources
Heartland Hospice (Central Wisconsin): A dedicated regional provider offering physical pain management, emotional counseling, and comprehensive bereavement services for up to 13 months to support families through long-term or terminal illness.
Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services: A trusted regional network offering inpatient hospice options, specialized palliative care, and dedicated community bereavement counseling for families navigating long-term or terminal conditions.
The Hmong American Center: An essential Wausau-based community organization that helps families bridge systemic language barriers and interpretation gaps while ensuring traditional customs and elders are fully respected.
The Hmong American Center: An essential Wausau-based community organization that helps families bridge systemic language barriers and interpretation gaps while ensuring traditional customs and elders are fully respected.
Additional Navigational Tools
Wisconsin Hospice & Palliative Care Association (WHPCA): Provides patient advocacy resources and public educational tools designed to make local palliative and end-of-life care systems transparent and manageable for family members.
CaringInfo (NHPCO Advocacy Portal): A specialized national program providing free, legally valid, state-specific advance directives and clear toolkits detailing how to document and enforce a loved one’s personal, medical, and cultural preferences at the end of life.
Aging & Disability Resource Centers (ADRC) by Campus Location: The ADRC operates as a vital, unbiased, single point of entry for students, staff, and families navigating complex caregiving systems, benefits planning, and public assistance programs. Visitors can connect with the appropriate regional branch depending on their specific campus community:
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Stevens Point Campus (Portage County Office): Located locally at the Lincoln Center on Water Street in Stevens Point. Connects families directly with local Options Counselors, Disability Benefit Specialists, and Elder Benefit Specialists to navigate regional long-term care eligibility and caregiving aid.
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Wausau Campus (Marathon County Office): Located at 2600 Stewart Avenue in Wausau. This branch provides comprehensive case consultation, youth-to-adult transition resources, and robust caregiver support programs tailored specifically for the Wausau area community.
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Marshfield Campus (Wood County Office): Located locally on Central Avenue in Marshfield. Offers dedicated information, application assistance, and crisis navigation resources to support families balancing academic workloads with heavy, long-term family caregiving adjustments.
Frequently asked questions
We understand that navigating university life can present unique challenges, especially for underrepresented groups. Our goal is to ensure everyone at the University of Stevens Point feels supported, empowered, and connected to the resources they need.
Find your support system
We are dedicated to identifying needs, pinpointing gaps, and advocating for change to ensure a truly equitable campus. Join us in building a stronger, more inclusive community at Resonance & Roots - University of Stevens Point.