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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Create your account and profile with your ASU email in the Uwill platform.
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Choose a therapist based on your preferences including availability, ethnicity, gender, issue, and language.
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Choose a time that fits your schedule with day, night, and weekend availability.
Please see the documents below for more information:
- Quick Start Guide (English) | (Spanish)
- FAQ (English) | (Spanish)
- Uwill Information Flyer (English) | (Spanish)
GET STARTED Scan the QR Code to get started or visit https://app.uwill.com/
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 pharamcy 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.