Student Counseling Services
Counselors are available to provide individual and crisis counseling for students and residents. Counseling appointments can be scheduled via the听. You can also schedule an appointment by calling 901.448.5056 or emailing听coun@uthsc.edu听
Walk-In appointments are available for those in crisis during typical work hours. Student Counseling Services is currently located in SAC 300 (top floor of the Student Alumni Center).
After Hours Phone -
For crisis support during the evening or weekends, please contact the UTHSC Care Team at 901-690-2273, dial 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, or access support through TimelyCare.
If you have a concern about a student, please contact the CARE Team by submitting a CARE Concern, emailing听careteam@uthsc.edu, or calling 901.448.CARE (2273)
For Residents and Fellows seeking counseling services, please visit GME.
University Health Services also provides counseling services.
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The Office of Student Counseling Services provides individual counseling and crisis support for currently enrolled students. There are no out-of-pocket costs or insurance requirements for counseling services provided by Student Counseling Services.听
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- Support from licensed counselors experienced in helping students navigate common academic, personal, and emotional challenges.听
- Short-term, goal-focused individual counseling tailored to your needs. A counselor will help determine the most appropriate services for your goals.听
- In-person appointments available Monday鈥揊riday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.听
- Standard counseling sessions lasting approximately 45 to 50 minutes.听
- A confidential, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment that promotes student well-being and academic success.听
- Virtual counseling is available through . (Register using your UTHSC email address.)
- Hours crisis support available by phone.
- To make the most of your first session, please complete the required forms in their entirety prior to your first session.听
- Students can be seen for counseling for any issue. There is no issue too small or too large.听
- Student Counseling Services has trained and licensed counselors who are equipped to aid students in addressing challenging issues experienced while enrolled in school.
- Student Counseling Services is committed to maintaining a confidential, and nonjudgmental space for students, residents, and fellows so they can be successful in a stressful environment.
- Counseling records, by law, are kept confidential and separate from educational records.
- In the event of a crisis, someone is available by phone after hours.
- A standard counseling session is 45-50 minutes in duration.
Student Counseling Services offers confidential individual counseling for a variety of concerns, including but not limited to the following:听
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- Career/Academic Concerns听
- Adjustment听
- Anxiety/Stress Management听
- Depression听
- Relationships (Romantic, Platonic, Family-of-Origin, etc.)听
- Body Image听
- Self-Esteem/Confidence听
- Identity/Self-Concept听
- Grief/Loss
- And more听
Student Counseling Services is committed to providing a confidential, nonjudgmental environment that supports student well-being and academic success. All counseling records are confidential and not part of your academic record. No information will be shared with any other office or individual without your written consent and a signed release form. There are a few legal exceptions to confidentiality. Counselors must take action if there is a risk of serious harm to yourself or others, suspected abuse of a child, elder, or vulnerable adult, or if required by a court order. Although these situations are rare, it is important for you to be aware of them. If you have any questions about confidentiality, your counselor will be happy to discuss them with you.听
Below are the necessary forms for a first-time counseling appointment:
Access the intake form and informed consent here:
Services related to counseling, mental health, and overall health and wellness services are also available through听University Health Services.
If you have any questions or want to schedule a consultation, please contact our office.
TimelyCare Services听
TimelyCare is a free supplemental mental health resource available to all currently enrolled students. It offers access to 24/7/365 on demand and scheduled telehealth counseling services, with up to 12 sessions per year per student.听
Services include:
- Up to 12 scheduled counseling sessions per student, per year听
- Unlimited 鈥淭alkNow鈥� access for immediate support with a licensed provider听
- Bilingual and multilingual providers available听
In addition to counseling, TimelyCare offers a range of wellness and support services, including:听
- An anonymous, online peer support community moderated by licensed professionals听
- Health coaching听
- Self-care and mental health resources听
- Medical guidance and support听
- On-demand yoga and meditation sessions听
- Care navigation services听
- Assistance with basic needs听
- And more听
Please register using your UTHSC email.
If you are concerned about the immediate safety of yourself or others, please call 911. Student Counseling Services provides 24/7 access to crisis support. During business hours, students may call Student Counseling Services and request to speak with a counselor. When the center is closed, students can access support by contacting the UTHSC Care Team at 901-690-2273, calling 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), or using TimelyCare鈥檚 TalkNow on-demand services. After-hours crisis services are also available to campus partners seeking consultation regarding a student of concern by contacting the UTHSC CareTeam at 901-690-2273.
Suicide Prevention
UTHSC CareTeam On-Call: Call 901-690-2273听
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (Nationwide): Call or text: 988 (Available 24/7 for anyone experiencing emotional distress, suicidal crisis, and/or seeking mental health support)听
Crisis Text Line: Text HELLO to 741-741 (Available 24/7)听
Tennessee Statewide Crisis Line: Call: 855-CRISIS-1 (855-274-7471) (Available 24/7)听
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)听
National Domestic Violence Hotline: Call 800-799-7233 or Text: "START" to 88788听
TTY for Hearing & Speech Impaired: Call 1-800-799-4TTY (4889)听
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