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Information for Students

We're Here to Help

Schedule a free, confidential initial consultation today.

Call 281-283-2580 or visit Student Services and Classroom Building (SSCB) 3103

Crisis Support

  • After-hours counselor: Call 281-283-2580 and press 2
  • 24-hour Suicide Prevention Line: 1-800-273-8255
  • Text HOME to 741-741
  • Call 988
  • Or go to the nearest emergency room
 

Services

Most services are free to enrolled UHCL students. Please call 281-283-2580 to schedule a confidential consultation so we can recommend the best resources for you. Would you like to know more about the services we offer? Check out our Current Services flyer

Confidentiality

All counseling is confidential, and follows the privacy and confidentiality practices described in our Privacy Policy. For questions or concerns, call us at 281-283-2580.

Individual Support

Therapy - Individual, Group and Couples Therapy options to discuss stress and personal matters

Psychiatry Services - Evaluation, Treatment, and Medication Management

Are you or have you been treated for a mental health condition by another provider? Please review our Transition of Care document to understand your options when it comes to mental health care and treatment while you’re a student at UHCL.

A student and therapist engaged in conversation in the Counseling Services office

Workshops / Presentations

Your student organization, campus group, or student services office may benefit from one of our presentations on a variety of topics.

Request a presentation online or contact our office at 281-283-2580 to learn more.

The Mind Spa and Biofeedback

Feeling Stressed? Looking for new relaxation techniques? Just need a space to relax and unwind? The Mind Spa is a biofeedback lab and relaxation room available to you during our regular office hours.

Hunter Hawk meditates in the soothing Mind SpaThe Mind Spa features:

  • Massage chairs
  • Aromatherapy
  • Coloring for calm
  • Zen garden
  • Water features and sound spas
  • Yoga mat
  • Meditation cushion
  • Star projector
  • Lavender sachets

With biofeedback, you’re connected to sensors that give you information about your bodily functions, such as heart rate and skin conductance. This information helps you make subtle changes in your body, which can help with relaxation. You will practice deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, guided imagery, and mindfulness.

The Mind Spa and Biofeedback are free services. Call 281-283-2580 to reserve a time.

Self-Help

Browse our online self-help resources, including free, anonymous screenings and guided activities.

In the office, we also have an assortment of books, CDs, and other resources available for checkout.

Community Resources

UHCL Community Mental Health Resource Guide (PDF)

Contact

  • Counseling and Mental Health Center

    Phone: 281-283-2580
    Fax: 281-226-7241
    www.uhcl.edu/cmhc

    SSCB 3103
    2700 Bay Area Blvd, Box 331
    Houston, TX 77058-1002

    Regular office hours:
    Mon: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    Tue-Fri: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

    Please call ahead during holidays and semester breaks.