Need to vent to a fellow Badger?Spill it!
"It felt good to write down my thoughts to an anonymous person that would have a really unbiased opinion."
— Badger Spill user, 9.2/10 average satisfaction rating
What is SPILL?
SPILL stands for Supportive Peers in Laidback Listening. Established at UW–Madison in 2009, Badger SPILL now operates as a program of Badger Supports at the University of Wisconsin–Madison that provides confidential, peer-to-peer support. Any UW–Madison student can anonymously "spill" or vent about what they're going through—whether it's homesickness, roommate troubles, academic stress, relationships, or anything else on their mind. Within 48 hours, they'll receive 4–6 personalized responses from trained SPILL Students.
Badger SPILL is no longer an RSO on the UW Madison campus, but is operating as a program with Badger Supports, a different RSO.
How a Spill is Processed
1
Submit a Spill
A UW–Madison student anonymously submits a Spill through the SPILL website.
2
Screen & Categorize
A SPILL Response Coordinator screens the Spill for urgency and removes any identifying information to maintain confidentiality.
3
Match with Student Supporters
If the Spill is categorized as non-urgent, it is sent to trained Student Supporters who have indicated they are comfortable responding to or have experience with similar topics.
4
Receive Support
Within 48 hours, the Spiller (that's you!) receives 4–6 supportive responses from Student Supporters through their Wisc email.
✓ What SPILL provides
- ✓A one-time written peer support
- ✓Empathetic, listening ear and helpful suggestions and resources from UW-Madison students
✕ What SPILL doesn't provide
- ✕Clinical or professional support
- ✕Mental health diagnosis
- ✕Emergency services
- ✕Ongoing monitoring or follow-ups