University Counseling and Behavioral Health Services
University Counseling and Behavioral Health (UCBH) Services is here to help!
Licensed mental health providers are available for individual, group, couples, career, behavioral health and crisis counseling for students, residents, fellows and UT Health Science Center employees. Appointments may be scheduled directly with your provider by email or phone.
UTHSC Students and Employees:
Dr. Kimberly Williams Collins
kwill176@uthsc.edu or 901.448.3168
UTHSC Residents and Fellows:
Dr. Clay Woemmel
cwoemmel@uthsc.edu or 901.448.2775.
We are Here to Help
Scheduling an Appointment for Students and Employees
- Monday – Thursday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
- Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Dr. Kimberly Williams Collins
kwill176@uthsc.edu or 901.448.3168
Our new online scheduling system will be coming soon!
Scheduling an Appointment for Resident and Fellows
- Monday – Thursday 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
- Friday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.
Dr. Clay Woemmel
cwoemmel@uthsc.edu or 901.448.2775
Our new online scheduling system will be coming soon!
First-Time Session Forms
Below are the necessary forms for a first-time counseling appointment:
To maximize your time with your counselor, please come to your first session with the required documents completed. These documents can be sent by encrypted email to the counselor prior to the first session with ENCRYPT in subject line
Walk-In Appointments
Are available for those in crisis during business hours. UCBH is located in the 910 Madison Building on the 9th floor and is part of University Health Services.
After Hours Phone
Trained therapists can be reached at 901.690.2273 any evening and on weekends for mental health emergencies.
What to Expect
- All issues are appropriate for counseling; we welcome everyone!
- We strive to maintaining a confidential, and nonjudgmental environment for students, residents, and fellows so they can be successful in the Health Sciences.
- Counseling records, by law, are kept confidential and separate from educational records.
- Appointments with a counselor may be scheduled Monday–Friday between 9:00 am and 6:00 p.m. Additional appointments times are available by request.
- A standard counseling session is 45-50 minutes in duration.
To maximize your time with your counselor, please come to your first session with the required documents completed. These documents can be sent by encrypted email to the counselor prior to the first session with ENCRYPT in subject line.
Employee Behavioral Health
Employees that want to schedule a Behavioral Health appointment may call 901.448.3160 or schedule online using the patient portal.
Student Counseling
The Office of Student Success offers counseling to students through Student Counseling Services. Student Success also offers academic coaching for students through the Office of Academic Success.
Concerned for Someone?
If you are concerned about immediate self-harm or harm to someone else, emergency services should be accessed.
Share a Concern
If you have a concern about a student, resident or fellow, please contact the CARE Team by submitting a CARE Concern, emailing careteam@uthsc.edu, or calling 901.448.CARE.
Suicide Prevention
- After Hours Counseling Emergency Phone: 901.690.2273
- Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988
- For Hearing and Speech Impaired with TTY Equipment: 1.800.799.4TTY (4889)