Counseling Services
Confidential, free, safe, and nonjudgmental care.
The University Counseling Center (UCC) provides a safe, confidential, nonjudgmental space where students can explore a wide variety of issues and concerns. Operating from a stepped care model that emphasizes brief, solution focused treatment approaches, our skilled and knowledgeable counselors help students get from point A (the problem that leads them to seek our services) to point B (the resolution of that problem) in the most direct and efficient way possible.
Counseling services include crisis intervention, brief consultation with counselors 24/7 by phone on the UCC Talkline, workshops, Drop-In services, group and individual counseling, psychiatric care for medication management, and referrals to off-campus treatment providers. All counseling services are free of charge to degree-seeking students currently enrolled at the University of Notre Dame and to international non-degree seeking students.
Please see our Intro to UCC Video, for an overview of our services.
Crisis
24/7 crisis intervention services are available 24/7 by calling the UCC at 574-631-7336.
Drop-In Services
All students access the UCC for the first time through the UCC Drop-In system. Drop-In appointments enable students to address a specific concern or to determine which UCC services might best address their issues.
24/7 Talkline
The UCC Talkline provides phone consultations with a counselor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Individual Counseling
Individual counseling offers the opportunity for students to work through issues that are affecting their functioning with the guidance of a UCC counselor.
Psychiatric Services
Psychiatric services are available to students through the UCC. To access these services, students are first seen for an initial Drop-In appointment at the UCC.
Group Counseling
Group counseling enables students to learn about themselves and develop new ways of managing concerns and relating to others.
Workshops & Support Spaces
Facilitated workshops are opportunities for students to identify coping strategies and find new resources to address a specific topic.
Outreach and Consultation
The UCC offers a variety of outreach and consultation programs across campus to promote student health and well-being, including group presentations, workshops, facilitated discussions, and panels.
TimelyCare
Through TimelyCare, students can receive 24/7 access to mental health and medical telehealth care and health coaching across the United States.
Off-campus Referrals
There are times a student may want or need mental health services that are beyond the scope of the services provided at the UCC. In these instances, the UCC can provide an off-campus referral.
Returning to the University
The UCC is often involved in the process of evaluating a student’s readiness to resume academic work after a leave of absence from the University.