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Counseling Services at the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire offers free and confidential short-term solution-based mental health services to all UWEC students.

Counseling Services is here to help. We offer a number of free in-person and online resources so that you can get the support you need for a variety of issues, including mental health, substance misuse and suicide prevention. 

Watch the video to hear more from our staff and students about the services that we offer and how we can help.

Counseling Services offers our services both in person and via Tele-Counseling using Zoom. Please wear a mask or request a tele-health session if you are not feeling well. 

Please note: Tele-Counseling services are only available to students who are physically in the state of Wisconsin.

To schedule an appointment, call (715) 836-5521 during our business hours.


Or schedule an intake online!

“My counselor helped me through so much and has helped me become a better version of myself.”

“Counseling helped me see where my anxiety comes from and how to control it.”

“I found the security and confidence boost to be most helpful. Being reassured I’m not crazy and have a right to feel the way I do.”

Online scheduling for intake appointments:

For first-time clients or returning clients who have not been seen in more than 90 days. Online scheduling is not available for ADHD screenings, AODA assessments, Eating Disorder Assessments or couples counseling. 

Schedule an appointment.

For more information on our available clinicians  see our About Us section

Tele-Health

We partner with digital mental health provider Mantra Health to bring UW-Eau Claire students additional mental health support via the Care Hub. This all-in-one platform gives students access to the following free virtual services: Self-Care videos, Emotional Wellness Coaching, Therapy & Psychiatry, Connect Now (11 am-11 pm drop-in support).
 

By enrolling in Mantra, you can connect virtually to licensed therapists to address your unique needs during daytime, evenings, or weekend hours.

Visit Mantra Health’s Care Hub or download the app on Apple or Android. Use your school email address to set up an account. It’s free, easy, and includes care navigation support.

Crisis

If you need immediate assistance with crisis services, contact our office directly at 715-836-5521. (Last check in for crisis services is at 4:00.) Afterhours phone support is available through the UW 24/7 Mental Health support line. Call (888) 531-2142 for afterhours support. 

UWEC Counseling Services Mental health services include:

  • Group Therapy and Workshops
    • Group therapy is a great way for students to feel less alone with their mental health and to make supportive connections with others
    • Please visit our YouTube Page to view our Happiness Workshop or our Anxiety/Depression Workshop 
       
  • Individual Therapy
    • Individual sessions typically last 45-50 minutes and the average number of sessions per year is 5
    • The most common presenting concerns include Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Procrastination/Motivation, Attention/Concentration 
  • Couples Counseling
    • Couples Counseling is available for students (only 1 member of the couple needs to be a student)
  • Assessments
    • Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Assessments are offered to students wanting to further explore their substance use patterns
      • These assessments typically take 3 sessions and involve a comprehension evaluation of substance use patterns
      • The cost is $100 if the assessment was sanctioned by the University, $160 if it was sanctioned by the court, and no charge if it is voluntary
      • Counseling Services does not provide AODA assessments that are required for DUIs
    • ADHD Screenings are offered for $80
      • These screenings include the Conners Adult ADHD Rating Scale (CAARS), a clinical interview, the Test of Variables of Attention (TOVA), and a follow-up meeting to go over the results.
      • The $80 fee must be paid by cash or check.
      • Prior to an ADHD screening, you must complete online educational sessions and work on the skills for 2 weeks (call Counseling Services at 715-836-5521to get access to the trainings) 
    • Eating Disorder assessments are available at no charge to students seeking more information on their body image and eating patterns
    • Counseling Services offers assessments to students in order to complete letters for gender-affirming treatments based on the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) Standards. Counseling Services also works collaboratively with Student Health Service to prepare students for Hormone Therapy and provide support throughout the process. These services are offered at no cost to the student.
  • Case Management
    • Case management help is available for students to assist with referrals and making connections to community providers for longer-term care.
    • Counseling Services has partnered with MiResource to help connect students with off campus providers  
92.6% of students who utilized Counseling Services indicated that they made improvements on the specific issues for which they sought counseling.

86.2% indicated that they had improved their ability to manage stress.

75.3% indicated that they increased their self-confidence and/or self-esteem.

Additional 24/7 crisis resources

  • UW Mental Health Support 24/7- Call (888) 531-2142
  • National Suicide Prevention Line- 988
     
  • Crisis Text Line - Text HOPE to 741741
  • Mental Health & AODA Crisis Line - 1-888-552-6642
  • National Sexual Assault Hotline - 1-800-656-4673
  • National Domestic Violence Hotline - 1-800-799-7233
  • TREVOR (LGBTQIA) Lifeline - 1-866-488-7386
  • Trans Lifeline - 1-877-565-8860
  • Veterans Crisis Line - 1-800-273-8255
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Counseling Services

Vicki Lord Larson Hall 2122
105 Garfield Ave
Eau Claire, WI 54701
United States