University Counseling Center

University Counseling Center

This presentation from the University Counseling Center will highlight the mental health services, accessibility, and disability services offered at the University of Maryland. 

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University Counseling Center

 Frequently Asked Questions

  How can my student make an appointment?

• To schedule an initial appointment, your student should call the Counseling Center at (301) 314-7651 during business hours.  A receptionist will schedule an in-person appointment with a counselor.
• The Counseling Center operates in accordance with University and state guidelines regarding health and safety precautions during the pandemic. Some in-person operations resumed in Fall 2021 and some services are provided virtually.
• After-hours crisis support is available when the Counseling Center is closed at (301) 314-7651.

 Where are you located and when are you open?

  Who is eligible for counseling services and what are the fees?

• Currently registered UMD students are eligible for services.  Please note that State of Maryland licensing laws for psychologists require that clinical telehealth services (group therapy, clinical workshops, or brief individual therapy either by video or phone) may be provided only to students who reside in Maryland.  Conducting teletherapy across state lines is prohibited by the Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists.  However, students who reside outside of Maryland are eligible for non-clinical consultation by phone with a Counseling Center psychologist and other services such as wellness workshops and referral assistance.  

• While there is no limit to the number of group sessions an eligible student may attend, individual or couples counseling sessions are limited.  The average number of individual sessions per client at the Counseling Center is about six.  Former clients who are appropriate for subsequent individual counseling at the Counseling Center are eligible one year from the date of their last counseling session.  Assistance with referral to off-campus providers is available to all UMD students.  

• Counseling Service services are free to registered UMD students.

   

 What services does the Counseling Center offer?

• As the primary campus provider of psychological and consultation services, the Counseling Service offers free and confidential counseling sessions to registered UMD undergraduate and graduate students.
• The focus of the initial appointment referred to as an intake appointment Links to an external site., is to determine the nature and impact of the presenting concerns and to identify options for addressing these issues. If additional treatment is indicated, the intake counselor will recommend the most effective method of treatment, which may include group counseling, career exploration, workshops, brief individual or couples counseling, or referral to an off-campus mental health provider. In some cases, the intake appointment is sufficient for identifying ways to address the problems.

The most common client concerns are Academic Concerns/Learning Difficulties, Links to an external site.Adjusting to College, Links to an external site.Alcohol & Drug Concerns, Links to an external site.Anxiety, Links to an external site.Depression, Links to an external site.Eating and Body Image Concerns, Links to an external site.Grief, Links to an external site.Perfectionism/Low Self-Esteem, Links to an external site.Sexual and Relationship Violence, Links to an external site.Sleep Difficulties, Links to an external site.Stress, and Links to an external site.Suicidal Thoughts Links to an external site..

  What is the process for registering for Accessibility and Disability Services?

1. Complete a Registration Application
2. Provide Documentation
3. Call the ADS Office to schedule a Registration Appointment. In accordance with University and state guidelines regarding health and safety precautions during the pandemic, ADS appointments are conducted via videoconferencing or by phone. 
4. Meet with an ADS Counselor to determine eligibility and establish appropriate accommodations

 Who is eligible for Accessibility and Disability Services?

Anyone who has a documented disability is eligible to apply for reasonable accommodations. An individual with one or more physical or mental impairments that interfere with major life activities might qualify for reasonable accommodations. Accommodations are determined during the registration process and on an individualized basis.