Counseling Services

Counseling services provides a range of short-term mental health services for currently enrolled Albany State University students including same-day consultations, individual and group counseling, wellness programming, and access to emergency mental health resources. Counseling is a process by which students received assistance from trained, experienced professionals who are knowledgeable about the types of issues they may face. Through talking with a caring individual, students may learn new strategies and skills for coping with their issues. If a student requires more intensive services to meet their needs (i.e., persons who are violent, suicidal, addicted to drugs/alcohol, or require medical intervention), we will assist with connecting the student to community-based providers. All services are FREE and CONFIDENTIAL. To schedule an appointment please contact the office at (229) 500-2013 or email counselingservices@asurams.edu

Common Student Concerns

College students seek counseling services for many reasons. Common concerns include:

  • Adjusting to new college environment
  • Anxiety, anger, depression, stress and feeling overwhelmed
  • Academic issues, coursework, grades and test anxiety
  • Assertiveness and communication
  • Balancing multiple demands (academic, finances, and relationships)
  • Dating violence or sexual assault
  • Feeling disconnected from support systems at home, lonely or unmotivated
  • Gender and sexual identity
  • Grief and loss
  • Interpersonal and relationship difficulties
  • Managing problems with food or nutrition
  • Self-advocacy
  • Self-esteem / self-image
  • Substance misuse
 
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ASU also offers expanded access to mental health and wellness services to meet the diverse needs of our student community, through our partnership with The University System of Georgia Mental Health Initiative and Uwill, a leading online student mental health and wellness solution. Uwill offers all ASU students: (1) Free immediate access to teletherapy, (2) Direct crisis support, (3) virtual prescribing clinic for mental health medication, and (4) On-demand wellness programming through its easy-to-use online platform and mobile app 24/7/365.
 
Teletherapy/Virtual Counseling
 
To schedule teletherapy sessions:
 
  • Create your account and profile with your ASU email in the Uwill platform.
  • Choose a therapist based on your preferences including availability, ethnicity, gender, issue, and language.
  • Choose a time that fits your schedule with day, night, and weekend availability.

Please see the documents below for more information:

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If you need assistance, contact: support@uwill.com

 

 

Direct Crisis Support

Uwill also offers student a direct crisis connection. If a student is experiencing a mental health crisis, help is available 24/7/365 by calling (833) 646-1526. You’ll be connected to a licensed mental health counselor in about 30 seconds or less. Counselors offer immediate support, regardless of your location, to help you manage your concerns or whatever prompted your call. (If you are experiencing a medical emergency on campus during business or after hours, call Albany State University Police Department at (229) 430-4711, 911 if off campus, out-of-town, or state, or go to your nearest emergency room.)

Telepsychiatry Services

Counseling Services partners with a virtual psychiatric prescribing clinic to provide psychiatric assessment and mental health medication management. Students meet via secure video call with a provider, and prescriptions are sent to a pharmacy of the student's choosing. This service requires a referral from Counseling Services and is free of charge for ASU students; however, students are responsible for the cost of medication. Please contact our office at (229) 500-2013 for more information.

On-Demand Wellness Programming 

Students also have free access to on-demand wellness programming through Uwill’s easy to use online platform. Select wellness  from the left navigation to relax and recharge your mind and body with a wide range of wellness activities such as yoga, meditation, mindfulness, and more.