Together we can create a community of care.
If you know a student who is struggling and aren't sure how to help, we can offer advice, support, and interventions with a phone consultation.
Counseling Services provides phone consultation to faculty, staff, family, friends or others with concerns about UO students. Our therapists can suggest ways to approach options and resources available to students, and help identify next steps. Additionally, phone consultation is a good way to learn about available services and how to proceed if you would like to start therapy or join a therapy group through Counseling Services. To schedule a consultation, call our main office line and ask to speak with a therapist. Your consultation will be scheduled as soon as possible.
While many consultations about students may be kept confidential, there are times when University policy or state and federal statutes require Counseling Services staff to disclose information to other university officials. For more information about confidentiality, see our confidentiality policy.
Schedule a phone consultation
In addition to support by phone, office hours on Zoom with a Counseling Services leadership team member will be available on Mondays and Thursdays from noon–1:00 p.m. during the 2023–2024 academic year.
Offering Help
There are many other ways to support a UO student in need. Family members, professors, supervisors, and peers are often in a position to encourage someone to connect to resources on campus. If you're looking for ways to talk about mental health, suggestions for a struggling student, or information on dealing with specific mental health concerns, the pages linked below can help guide you.