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A Pymander text conversation: a student with a fever the night before an exam gets help

Your campus health center

University Health & Counseling (UHC)

Address
207 Fletcher St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Phone
734-764-8320
Hours
Mon-Wed 8-5, Thu 9-5, Fri 8-4:30, Sat 9-12. Shorter hours in spring and summer.
After hours
24/7 nurse advice 734-764-8320. Psychiatric Emergency 734-936-5900. In a mental health crisis call or text 988.
Check UHC for current hoursFacts checked Oct 2026
For students

Help that fits your schedule.

Health center closed?

Nights, weekends, and holidays. Find out if it can wait until morning or needs care now. After hours: 24/7 nurse advice 734-764-8320. Psychiatric Emergency 734-936-5900. In a mental health crisis call or text 988.

Finals week

Headaches, no sleep, too much caffeine.

A summary to share

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Away from home

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Wherever you live.

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Safety

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New symptoms, medicines, and “is this normal?” questions. Free, any hour.

Urgent care or campus health

When you need to be seen today, like for stitches, a sprain, or a strep test.

911 or the ER

Chest pain, trouble breathing, signs of a stroke, or severe bleeding. In a mental health crisis, call or text 988.

FAQ

Student questions

Can University of Michigan students text a doctor for free?

Yes. Any student 18 or older can text (689) 528-6964 any time to chat with our AI doctor for free. No app or insurance needed.

What if University Health & Counseling is closed?

Text us, and for a nurse call 734-764-8320 any time.

Will my parents find out?

Texting Pymander is free and doesn’t go through insurance, so nothing is billed to a parent’s plan.

Is Pymander part of the University of Michigan?

No. Pymander is an independent service and isn’t affiliated with or endorsed by University of Michigan.