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.
For the health of all Bobcats, Counseling Center services will be provided while classes are in session via Telemental Health. If you need urgent/crisis support, want to schedule or change an appointment, or would like to consult with a clinician, please call 512-245-2208 (Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm).
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COVID-19 Update
During the COVID-19 period, Telemental Health (phone or HIPAA-compliant Zoom video) will be the most frequently used method for counseling. In accordance with CDC social distancing guidelines, group counseling services will be provided via HIPAA-compliant Zoom video only.
We recognize this pandemic impacts our Bobcat community's overall sense of well-being. 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.
For the most updated information regarding COVID-19, please see University COVID-19 Updates and Statements. All official university-wide communication about COVID-19 will come via email.
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 become sick, you should stay home and avoid close contact with others. If you have any concerns that you have been exposed to the COVID-19 virus, you should call the Student Health Center or your medical provider immediately.
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Response to Racial Injustices
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.
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
Call: 1-877-466-0660
Please indicate that you are a Texas State Student when you call.
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 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 Alcohol And Drug Amnesty Statement (expand to view)
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