Student Counseling Services
Licensed counselors are available to provide individual counseling and crisis support for currently enrolled students.
Schedule An Appointment:
- Online through the new online scheduling system.
- Call 901.448.5056
- Email coun@uthsc.edu
Location: Student Alumni Center (SAC), Suite 312 (3rd Floor)
After-Hours Support:
- Call UTHSC CARE Team: 901.448.CARE (2273)
- Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
- TimelyCare
No cost to currently enrolled students.
For Residents and Fellows seeking counseling services, please visit GME.
About Our Services
The Office of Student Counseling Services provides free, confidential counseling and crisis support for currently enrolled students. There are no out-of-pocket costs or insurance requirements for services provided by Student Counseling Services.
Our Services Include:
- Support from licensed counselors experienced in helping students navigate common academic, personal, and emotional challenges.
- Short-term, goal-focused individual counseling tailored to your unique needs. Your counselor will work with you to identify the most appropriate services and treatment goals.
- In-person appointments available Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Standard counseling sessions lasting approximately 45 to 50 minutes.
- A confidential, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment that promotes student well-being, resilience, and academic success.
- Virtual counseling is available through TimelyCare. (Register with your UTHSC email address.)
- After hours crisis support available by phone.
To make the most of your first session, please complete all required forms in their entirety prior to your session.
Individual Counseling
Student Counseling Services has trained, licensed counselors who are dedicated to helping students address the challenges that can arise during their academic journey. Individual counseling provides a confidential space to explore concerns, develop coping strategies, and work toward goals.
Counseling is available for a wide range of concerns, including but not limited to:
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- Career and academic Concerns
- Transitions and adjustments
- Anxiety and stress management
- Depression
- Relationships concerns (romantic, family, friendships, and other interpersonal relationships)
- Body image concerns
- Self-esteem and confidence
- Identity and self-concept
- Grief and loss
- And more
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. 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.
TimelyCare
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.
Services include:
- Up to 12 scheduled counseling sessions per student, per year
- Unlimited “TalkNow” access for immediate support with a licensed provider
- Bilingual and multilingual providers available
In addition to counseling, TimelyCare offers a range of wellness and support services, including:
- An anonymous, online peer support community moderated by licensed professionals
- Health coaching
- Self-care and mental health resources
- Medical guidance and support
- On-demand yoga and meditation sessions
- Care navigation services
- Assistance with basic needs
- And more
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 901.448.CARE (2273), calling 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), or using TimelyCare’s 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 901.448.CARE (2273).
Suicide Prevention
UTHSC CARE Team On-Call: Call 901.448.CARE (2273)
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)
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741-741 (Available 24/7)
Tennessee Statewide Crisis Line: Call: 855-CRISIS-1 (855-274-7471) (Available 24/7)
National Domestic Violence Hotline: Call 800-799-7233 or Text: "START" to 88788
TTY for Hearing & Speech Impaired: Dial 711 then 988
Review these warning signs of suicide.
Learn more about The JED Foundation.