In case of a life-threatening emergency, please call 911.

To contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, call 988.

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MAKE AN APPOINTMENT
Call or email Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM

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WALK-IN CRISIS
Visit our office Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM

If in a crisis, visit us in
Chestnut Hall, Suite 311
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CRISIS AFTER HOURS
Call the crisis hotline after 5PM


If in a crisis after hours, call 
940-565-2741, then choose option 1

Counseling Appointment Types

Crisis Consultation
Experiencing a crisis?

This level is for students experiencing a crisis and in need of an immediate consultation with a clinician.
Call us now if you are experiencing harmful thoughts or any of the below:

  • I am concerned about my ability to keep myself safe.
  • I have a current plan to attempt suicide.
  • I have taken recent steps to end my life.
  • I may physically hurt someone else.
  • I have a strong desire to harm someone else.
  • I have been referred by the Dean of Students because I or they are concerned about my ability to keep myself safe.
Urgent Consultation
Seriously Distressed?

This level is for students experiencing significant distress or psychological difficulties in need of an urgent consultation with a clinician. Call us now if you're experiencing serious distress or any of the below situations:

  • Someone close has recently received a serious diagnosis or died.
  • I have recently been discharged from a psychiatric hospital and need help finding follow-up care in the community.
  • I have recently been physically or sexually assaulted.
  • I am hearing voices or seeing things other people do not.
  • I have recently witnessed/experienced a traumatic event recently.
  • I have had multiple panic attacks recently and need skills to cope.
Initial Consultation
Interesting in ongoing counseling services?

This is the most common level of need for students seeking counseling center services. Upon arrival, you will provide basic information and meet with a clinician for approximately 30 minutes to decide how CTS can best meet your needs. Various services may be recommended and scheduled including brief individual, group, or couples counseling, or workshops. Or you may be referred to an appropriate campus or community resource. Email us or visit our office for concerns like…

  • I am experiencing anxiety and/or stress.
  • I feel depressed and/or have low mood/energy.
  • I am concerned about my alcohol and/or drug use.
  • I am having difficulty adjusting to a recent change.
  • I am having a relationship(s) problems.
  • I am unsure about something significant in my future.
  • I need to make a major decision and need feedback.
  • I am dealing with a sudden loss. 
Single Sessions
Need to talk, but not interested in ongoing counseling?

If you are unsure about your need for or are not interested at this time in on-going counseling at CTS, but want assistance for the following reasons, please indicate the reason for the appointment when you call

  • I have a specific emotional concern or question that can probably be resolved in a single appointment.
  • I need to make a major decision in the next 2-3 days.
  • I am concerned about someone else (a friend, roommate, etc.).
  • I am seeking a referral for medication or counseling elsewhere.
Case Management
Looking for a referral?

Call us or visit our office if…

  • I am requesting referrals in the community (counseling, medical care, financial assistance, etc.)
  • I am seeking a referral for medication or counseling elsewhere.