Student Counseling Services
Counselors are available to provide individual, group and crisis counseling for students, residents and fellows. Counseling appointments can be scheduled via the new online scheduling system. You can also schedule an appointment by calling 901.448.5056 or emailing coun@uthsc.edu
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 - Trained therapists can be reached at 901.690.2273 any evening and on weekends for mental health emergencies by students calling on their own behalf.
If you have a concern about a student, please contact the CARE Team by submitting a CARE Concern, emailing 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.
The office of Student Counseling Services offers counselors that provide individual, group and crisis counseling for students, residents, and fellows.
- Students can be seen for counseling for any issue. There is no issue too small or too large.
- 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.
- Students, can schedule an appointment with a counselor Monday–Thursday between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm and Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
- In the event of a crisis, someone is available by phone after hours.
- 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 emailed to the counselor prior to the first session with CONFIDENTIAL in subject line.
Student Counseling Services offers confidential individual counseling related to:
- Test Anxiety
- Personal Issues
- Relaxation Techniques
- EMDR
- Biofeedback
- Stress Management
- Heart Math
- Adjustment
Counseling appointments can be scheduled via the new online scheduling system. You can also schedule an appointment by calling 901.448.5056 or emailing coun@uthsc.edu
Below are the necessary forms for a first-time counseling appointment:
To fill out a form, save the form to your computer and view it in Adobe Acrobat. You can download Adobe Acrobat for free.
Services related to counseling, mental health, and overall health and wellness services are also available through University Health Services.
If you are concerned about immediate self-harm or harm to someone else, emergency
services should be accessed.
Suicide Prevention
Suicide Prevention Lifelines are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Suicide Prevention Lifelines: 1-800-273-8255 (TALK)
For Hearing and Speech Impaired with TTY Equipment: 1-800-799-4TTY (4889)
Someone I know may be at risk of suicide-JED
JED Foundation
If you have any questions or want to schedule a consultation, please contact our office.