Different people require different levels of care or intervention. At UB, we offer a stepped approach , with different levels of support to help you, including:. You can access self-help resources any time, or attend any virtual educational workshops you choose.
If you would prefer to talk with a counselor one-on-one or in a group session or request a referral to a community provider, please review the information on this page, and then schedule a needs assessment appointment. You can contact Counseling Services if you need counseling, or if you know a student who may be in crisis. In counseling sessions, you can expect to have open and honest discussions with a trained counselor in a safe environment.
Here, you can:. As a currently registered UB undergraduate or graduate student, you have access to our services through your mandatory comprehensive health fee. Students can contact Counseling Services if they need counseling, or if they know a student who may be in crisis. All racial, ethnic, religious, gender, sexual orientations, and age differences are fully respected.
Participation in counseling is private and confidential as permitted by law. In fact, counselors are under ethical and legal obligations not to release confidential information. We encourage students to discuss any concerns they have about confidentiality with their counselor. All racial, ethnic, religious, gender, sexual orientations, and age differences are fully respected in counseling. At UB, our counselors have experience helping students deal with a wide range of personal and academic difficulties.
The Counseling Services staff includes psychologists, mental health counselors, social workers, psychiatric nurse practitioners and graduate student interns. Students come to Counseling Services to get help with a variety of concerns, including:. Counseling Services offers counseling for groups and individuals, including emergency consultations.
