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ASUM

Student Resources

ASUM is committed to Student Wellbeing, ensuring that all students have the resources that they need across a wide variety of topics. 

Please note that any information or links that have been provided by ASUM have been uploaded as of Spring 2025, and while we try to present the most accurate information possible, this information might have changed since the last update.

ASUM holds no responsibility for any changes to information or links that have been posted. ALWAYS be conscious of visiting outside resources.

ASUM Agencies

ASUM funds and oversees the below student service agencies for YOU!

  • ASUM Admin
    • Office Manager Gwen and Student Group Resource Coordinator are available to answer questions about student group recognition and funding. 
    • The ASUM Executives (President, Vice President, Business Manager) are available to answer questions about the student government. 
  • ASUM Bear Necessities
    • Your on-campus basic needs hub. Visit this office for resource navigation including: support finding housing, help applying for resources like SNAP/Food Stamps and Medicaid, general problem-solving and some emergency funding options. 
    • Also home to the ! 
    • Low-cost legal assistance for 91次元 students. Get help with: academic grievances, alcohol and drug related offenses, consumer matters, criminal cases, document drafting, family law, and housing issues. 
    • ASUM Childcare offers affordable, quality care for your child while you attend UM. Childcare has multiple programs including: childcare and preschool centers, school age summer programs, referral programs, and more! Visit their site for enrollment information and job openings. 
    • UM Transportation and Parking Services work together to provide friendly, safe, and enjoyable access to Mountain Campus and Missoula College. Stop by or check out their website for all the info you need to bus, bike, walk, or drive to campus. 

Resources outside of ASUM

Medical Health Resources

Curry Health Center is the campus’s own medical center offering doctors, dentists and therapists who should be able to help you. For more information and to book an appointment visit Curry Health Center.

IF this is an EMERGENCY, call 9-1-1.

FAQ about Curry Health Center 

  • Is Curry free? Each visit requires a co-pay of $20, regardless of students paying the Curry Health Center Fee.
  • If you are curious about using non-campus insurance contact the . 
  • Does Curry Health Center accept walk-in appointments? Yes, but only for Curry Urgent Care during the Urgent Care hours. Non-emergency care requires an appointment.
  • Can I get a doctor's note for my classes? Yes, but please connect with your professor about their health-exception policies.
  • Is it confidential? Yes. As with all medical organizations, care at Curry Health Center is between the Doctor and the Patient in accordance with HIPPA and FERPA laws.

Mental Health Resources

Curry Health Center also offers a variety of mental health services for a wide variety of needs.

  • I need therapy. Where can I go? Curry Counseling employs a team of therapists and offers low-cost, confidential support. Students' first visit is free every academic year with a $20 co-pay for every subsequent visit that can be charged to your student account. Please note, due to demand, students are limited to certain number of session per semester.
  • Where can I go if I am feeling stressed? The Wellness Center, which features a variety resources including wellness coaching, the wellness wall, and more. Wellbeing appointments can be booked online at /curry-health-center/Wellbeing/ and are usually same day.
  • The Wellness Wall offers convent gab-n-go resources to promote student well-being. 
  • The Relaxation Station, Located in Curry Health Center 111, offers a space to practice techniques for grounding and mindfulness. It is free and for up to thirty minutes per session with an unlimited number of sessions. 

Are you being asked to offer additional support to a friend or classmate? Please visit the Resources for Students page for more information and additional campus supports.

 

Mental Health Emergencies

For students who are experiencing a mental health emergency such as thoughts of harming themselves or others, or who have a friend who is struggling, the University offers a variety of services and support. 

  • In an emergency call UMPD at 406-243-4000 or 9-1-1.
  • Reach out to the 24/7 help line at 9-8-8
  • For more specialized crisis lines (veterans, LGBTQ+ people and more) please visit the City of Missoula website here: 

STD Resources

  • Where could I go to receive STD Testing?
  • For details on how to book appointments, service costs, and additional information please visit the Curry Health Center website. 
  • Additional Resources:

Assault Resources

  • What do I do if I have been or think I may have been assaulted? The  is a free and confidential resource available to students who have experienced identity-based harm including assault, stalking, or other forms of interpersonal violence.  
    • The located in Providence St. Patrick's Hospital is a community-based resource attached to the Providence ER. 
  • Where can I file a police report? Depending on if the assault took place off or on campus:
    • If on campus, Title IX or UM police
    • If off campus, the Missoula police station.
    • Regardless of where the incident took place, students may visit SARC for support in all parts of the reporting process. 

Peer Support on Campus

The Branch Center, located in the University Center, is home to a Smudge Space, the student radio station KBGA, a common space for meeting and studying, and multiple student affinity groups for peer support including: 

  • Gender Equity Resource Center
  • Lambda
  • Black Student Union 
  • Latine Student Union
  • UM Allies

Visit the Branch Center's website (linked above) or visit in person on the second floor of the UC to learn more and meet more of your student leaders. 

Tuition and Enrollment Resources

Due to the specialized nature of these departments, we are unable to adequately detail all services offered. Please visit the links below or otherwise contact these departments individually with questions that you might have.

Housing and Roommate Resources

Live On-Campus?

Moving Off-Campus?

  • Where can I find Off Campus Housing? ASUM Bear Necessities offers housing navigation support for current UM students. This office assists students finding housing from narrowing down their priorities, to comparing living on and off campus, all the way up to actually looking for an apartment and signing a lease. Appointments for Bear Necessities can be scheduled through Navigate.

Live Off-Campus Already?

  • What should I do if I am having landlord troubles? Please Visit ASUM Legal for inexpensive Student Legal Services.
  • What should I do if I am having roommate troubles? ASUM Legal can help with that too!
  • To learn about how to find more affordable or designated low-income housing students can meet with staff in or reach out to these community resources: 

Food and Nutrition Assistance

On-Campus

  • Located in UC 119, the UM Food Pantry provides food and other supplies to any student in need. 
    • Up to date hours, additional resources, and locations of all anonymous grab and go shelves can be found at the Food Pantry website - umt.edu/pantry
  • Students in need of nutrition counseling covering topics such as: wellness, allergies, medical restrictions, food intolerance, religious guidelines, or eating disorders can meet with a Registered Dietician through UM Dining. For more information or to schedule an appointment see the UM Dining website - /dining/dining-plans/nutrition-counseling/

Off-Campus

  • Missoula Food Bank & Community Center - A free food resource for all Missoulians, including UM students. This community food bank has no eligibility requirements and has staff available to assist you in signing up for additional support including SNAP, WIC, and more.
  • The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a government program that provides financial assistance monthly to single people and families in need of money for food. It does require an application and and has eligibility requirements. Learn more here:
    • For more information on student eligibility, and assistance navigating the application process schedule an appointment with ASUM Bear Necessities or the Missoula Food Bank. 

Work or Club Environment

Work Environment

  • If you are experiencing conflict at your on campus job, first speak with your supervisor for support. If you are in need of additional support you can reach out to the Office of Conflict, Resolution, and Policy who have additional tools to be of assistance.
    • If your direct supervisor is the perpetrator of this behavior, please reach out to their supervisor and follow next steps accordingly.
  • If you are experiencing physical or verbal assault or harassment at your on campus job first speak with your supervisor and reach out to UMPD, SARC, or the Office of Conflict, Resolution, and Policy for further support.

Club Environment

  • My Student Club is having internal conflict.
    • What does that mean? In situations where clubs or club members are discriminatory, failing to follow bylaws, ignoring UM / ASUM Policy, or allowing conflict that cannot be resolved internally, ASUM Board on Member Organizations has the authority to intervene and correct said behavior post-investigation.
    • What do I do? If you would like to reach out to the ASUM Business Manager directly, please feel free to do so at: asum.businessmgr@mso.umt.edu. If you would prefer to refer the situation directly to the Board on Member Organizations, please complete the Conflict Report Form found here: /asum/student-groups/forms.php 

Study Resources 

Work for ASUM 

ASUM and its agencies are constantly hiring. Please see below for all student employment opportunities through ASUM. Student employees must be taking at least 6 credits during the semester to be qualified to work. 

ASUM Child Care -

KBGA College Radio -

ASUM Office of Transportation -