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Counseling ServicesCMHS offers a variety of psychological services to assist you in managing the many demands and developmental challenges of college. These services include: Triage & Brief Assessment (Routine)
Triage & Brief Assessment (Emergency):
Initial AssessmentStudents who present with clinical need will be offered an initial assessment. The student and therapist will then meet to conduct a broad-based mental health evaluation and to decide together how counseling can be most helpful. When further treatment is indicated, the therapist will discuss the combination of services that may be most helpful and schedule appropriate follow-up appointment(s). Before the appointment, we ask you to complete an information packet, available on-line (download here Stress Management Clinic (SMC)Stress Management Clinic is a new CMHS behavioral health service offered for the purpose of helping students maintain optimal functioning in the university environment. Stress Management Clinic is designed for students who may struggle with the everyday challenges of college life and who are able to engage in self-monitoring, self-directed learning, and social support. Offered in small group format lead by a CMHS staff member, SMC focuses on skills training in coping with stress, and assists students in developing a tailored plan to address specific concerns. Students will be referred to this service via triage or, for ongoing clients, via their CMHS provider. Students who present with complex mental health histories, with any safety concerns, or with significant impairments in daily functioning will not be appropriate for this service, and will be best served by other levels of mental health care provided either inside or outside of CMHS. For more information about structure and admission to SMC please click here. Grief Support GroupGrief is a normal response to the death of a loved one, but it can be an overwhelming experience for many college students. Students coping with grief are often helped by participation in a grief support group. CMHS offers a confidential support group for students who have suffered a recent or distant loss. Participation in the Grief Support group will provide students with an opportunity to:
The process of working through grief can be complicated, but there is help and support available. Please contact CMHS if you are interested in attending the Grief Support Group. *Grief support group is facilitated by Jennifer Fox, Ph.D., and Joyce Suh, MA. End of the Semester Coping Strategy SessionsCMHS will offer sessions during the final weeks of the semester on a drop-in basis, at 3:00 p.m. for new clients and 3:30 p.m. for clients who have been seen at CMHS during FA12. You may come to one or all sessions with no appointment or previous CMHS contact. Sessions will be run in a group format. There will be time during the meeting for you to express individual concerns. The focus will be on problem-solving and strategies for coping with immediate stressors. **If you are new to CMHS, please arrive at 3:00 p.m. for registration. Coping Strategy Sessions will be offered from November 26th to December 14, 2012. Group TreatmentOur groups generally are comprised of 6-10 students and are typically led by two therapists. Groups meet for 1 1/2 hours every week. General therapy group addresses a broad cross-section of mental health concerns. Groups address substance use, eating disorders, bereavement, anxiety, older students, stress management, GLBTQ support and general therapy concerns. Please visit CMHS Group Therapy page for information on our groups offered each semester. Individual TherapyThe goal of brief individual therapy is to focus on current concerns to promote further individual growth and to help with relieving some of the emotional discomfort that comes with individual concerns. The university provides short term, brief therapy to all eligible students. Medication Evaluation and MonitoringIndividual sessions with either a psychiatrist or an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) to review medication. Workshops and SeminarsMany issues and areas of growth may be effectively explored outside of the counseling office. CMHS staff can present/facilitate workshops and seminars pertinent to college counseling and college life and can include anything from depression to anxiety and stress. Call us with your ideas and let's see how we can help. Workshops and seminars can also be tailored to particular needs/interests. Workshop and seminars should be requested at least 2 weeks prior to date of interest. ConsultationCMHS offers consultation services by licensed staff to assist faculty, administrators, residence hall personnel, and others on campus in their daily work with students. Examples of consultation activities include:
For More Consultation Information for Faculty and Staff, please click Here. For More Consultation Information for Parents and Families, please click Here. AdvocacyMostly provided in the treatment setting as part of collaborative interventions geared towards ensuring the students health and academic needs. ReferralsIn the event that your concerns cannot be met by CMHS, appropriate referral to community agencies will be arranged with you. For a complete listing of area private mental health practitioners, please Click Here |
How to contact CMHS
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) or at the CMHS office (please arrive 20 minutes prior to scheduled initial assessment to complete paperwork). The packet provides the therapist with additional important information about your concerns.
. CMHS provides no actual endorsement of these practitioners, these practitioner have submitted information to CMHS declaring their interest in being on a CMHS referral list for UConn students.