About Healthyhorns
Healthyhorns is the umbrella brand encompassing University Health Services, the Counseling and Mental Health Center and Longhorn Wellness Center.
Healthyhorns is part of Health and Well-being, a group of UT departments and programs working to foster health and well-being for Longhorns.
Mission
Healthyhorns enhances the health and well-being of students’ bodies, minds and lives in support of their academic and personal goals.
Values
Compassion
Offering and promoting care, open communication, respect, honesty, teamwork and integrity for our staff and students.
Belonging
Cultivating an environment that values and promotes the understanding of differences and enhances our ability to meet the needs of all students, staff and trainees.
Excellence
Striving for excellence in all areas of our work, from customer service to public health leadership. Providing evidence-informed, high-quality healthcare.
Fiscal Responsibility
Providing responsible and ethical stewardship of our resources while considering the cost of care for our students.
Privacy and Confidentiality
Ensuring the protection of students’ personal information is of utmost importance; all legal and ethical standards are upheld.
Staff Development
Ensuring an organizational commitment to the development of awareness, knowledge and skills as a lifelong process.
Student Centered
Prioritizing students’ needs and well-being in every aspect of our work.
Student Empowerment and Learning
Offering information, strategies and additional perspectives to develop students’ health literacy and confidence in navigating life circumstances and relationships.