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Division of Student Affairs Welcome to the Counseling Center
Texas State Division of Student Affairs Welcome to the Counseling Center

Welcome to the Counseling Center

Welcome

The Counseling Center supports the mental health and wellness of students as they navigate college transitions and other life experiences. Services include counseling, consultation, crisis response, and educational workshops and webinars. There are no additional fees for Counseling Center services, which are confidential and provided by trained professionals to currently enrolled Texas State students while classes are in session.

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  • Telemental Health (via phone or HIPAA-compliant Zoom video) will continued be an offered method for counseling. Group counseling services will be provided via HIPAA-compliant Zoom video only.  

    We recognize that the pandemic has impacted our Bobcat community's overall sense of well-being over the past few years.  We have compiled a list of mental health related COVID-19 resources and support materials that will be updated frequently and shared through our social media accounts. 

    The health of our clients and our staff is our priority. Each of us must act responsibly for the benefit of our entire community. If you are sick or have been exposed to COVID-19, please call the Counseling Center to reschedule in-person sessions or arrange for Telemental Health sessions with your counselor as needed.

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  • In light of recent events that again highlight continued racism, oppression, and systemic violence around the nation, the Counseling Center would like to reaffirm our role as a supportive resource to the Texas State community.  We understand that these tragic and traumatic events will impact some students more deeply, specifically our Black and Asian student communities.  Talking about events, acknowledging the resulting feelings, and focusing on helping others may assist with reducing the negative emotional impact.  Talking with a mental health professional can also be a useful step in addressing the resulting anger, pain, and confusion.

    Resources that may be helpful include the Steve Fund and the Counseling Center's Racial Trauma, Racial Violence, and Antiracism Resources page. A recorded version of the Counseling Center's webinar "Radical Healing in Response to Racial Trauma" can be viewed here. 

    Telemental Health services are available to currently enrolled Texas State students. Please see How to Make an Appointment for additional information about accessing services.

    The Counseling Center staff is here to help. We invite you to read our Diversity Statement as one affirmation of our commitment to providing culturally responsive care. 

TAO Therapy Anytime Anywhere SIGN UP

Therapy Assistance Online, an interactive, dynamic, and easy-to-access online program is available to the Texas State community and provides skill building exercises in support of anxiety, depression, and other common concerns.

24/7 Crisis Hotline

Hill Country MHDD Centers

Call: 1-877-466-0660

Please indicate that you are a Texas State Student when you call.

Crisis Text Line | Text HELLO to 741741 Free 24/7 Confidential

Crisis Text Line serves anyone, in any type of crisis, providing access to free, 24/7 support and information via a medium people already use and trust: text.

Veterans Crisis Line 1-800-273-8255

Veterans and their loved ones can call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1, chat online, or send a text message to 838255 to receive confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Support for deaf and hard of hearing individuals is available.

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  • Texas State is committed to the holistic well-being of its students. In an effort to encourage Texas State students to call Emergency 911 in case of a drug or alcohol related medical emergency, a student will be granted amnesty from formal university disciplinary procedures if:

    -The student requested medical assistance in response to the possible alcohol or drug overdose of another person;

    -The student was the “first” person to make a request for medical assistance;

    -The student remained on the scene until medical assistance arrived; and

    -The student cooperated with medical assistance and law enforcement personnel.

    The reporting student will be expected to provide an account of the episode/event to a university official regardless of the amnesty standard being applied