Counseling and Wellness Services (C&DS) provides various services for students related to transition to college, emotional adjustment, mental health, developmental issues, academic skill–building and crisis intervention. Counselors will assess the nature and extent of a student’s concern and make appropriate recommendations.
- No–Fee Services: All services are provided with no extra fee to currently enrolled University students. Ongoing counseling services are available for students only. However, faculty, staff, and students are welcome to use C&DS for brief consultation and to obtain educational information and referral services.
- Confidentiality: All counseling services (CS) provided are confidential except where state law mandates. The staff abides by the ethical standards of the American Counseling Association. Records maintained by CS are not available to a third party without the student’s written permission. CS records are not a part of UST's academic or administrative records.
- Consultation and Counseling: CS offers brief consultation, ongoing individual counseling, and group counseling for students who are experiencing personal concerns, academic performance issues, family concerns, relationship matters or other emotional distress. Services typically follow a short–term, brief intervention model.
- Community Consultation and Referral: CS acts as a resource to members of the extended UST community about concerns for the emotional well–being of others. A list of mental health resources is maintained and the department will assist students in connecting with appropriate resources. Faculty and staff may also contact the department for referral information.
- Education and Training: CS offers workshops and campus events to educate on a variety of topics pertaining to mental health and academic success. CWS maintains a small donated library and offers free self-help materials. The department website offers information about a variety of wellness and mental health matters.
- Academic Support: CS provides counseling and workshops on issues such as time management, test anxiety, and improving concentration and study skills.
- Crisis Intervention: CS is typically available for students experiencing a mental health crisis requiring immediate attention during regular business hours. If there is a psychological crisis after–hours, students may contact Campus Police at 713–525–3888 to reach an on–call counselor, go to a local hospital emergency room, or call 911. There are certain University holiday breaks (Spring, Fall and Winter Breaks, Thanksgiving, Easter) when the University is closed and on–call counseling crisis services are not available.
More information is available at www.stthom.edu/counseling. For an appointment or additional information, contact Counseling and Disability Services at 713–525–2169 or 713–525–6953.