The Counseling Center provides a wide range of mental health services, including consultations, to currently enrolled UCA students. We also conduct educational programs for student organizations, classes, UCA departments, and the community, upon request. We are accredited by the International Association of Counseling Services.
The mission of the UCA Counseling Center is to meet the mental health needs of the vibrant, diverse UCA community. We encourage, support, and assist those whom we serve to develop and strengthen their knowledge, skills, and abilities in order to effectively meet life’s demands and challenges. We aim to be respectful toward everyone we serve, sensitive to diversity, true to our professional ethics, and ever mindful of the trust placed in us to genuinely care for others.
Fall 2019 groups now forming. Click here for a preview of the groups.
Fall 2019 Boot Camps
Tuesday, September 24th – Improving Your Social Game – Social anxiety is real. Learn how to initiate & maintain conversations, connect with others, and become comfortable with yourself. E-mail Reesa at reesar@uca.edu for questions. Student Health Center, room 307 at 1:30-2:30 pm.
Tuesday, October 1st. – The Coming Out Process- Listen as participants from various backgrounds discuss their Coming Out experience and the many ways they navigate this process. E-mail Reesa Ramsahai at reesar@uca.edu for questions. Student Health Center, room 307 at 1:30-2:30 pm.
Tuesday, October 8th –Get Smart about Sex –We can all improve when it comes to sexual knowledge. This is a discussion to increase responsible decision making regarding physical intimacy. Consent, the role of alcohol, safe sex, and contraception will be addressed. E-mail Jason at jribbing@uca.edu for questions. Student Health Center, room 307 at 1:30-2:30 pm.
Tuesday October 15th – Decrease Your Test Anxiety – Counseling Center staff will provide techniques for reducing test anxiety. Relaxation training, cognitive restructuring and other test-taking taking strategies will be discussed. Call Rhonda at 450-3138 for questions. Student Health Center, room 307 at 1:30-2:30 pm.
Tuesday, October 22nd – Becoming a Resilient Bear – Anxiety is a part of life yet it does not have to control our lives. Learn skills to build your resilience by managing your anxiety through cognitive restructuring, mindfulness techniques and self-care. Call Rhonda at 450-3138 for questions. Student Health Center, room 307 at 1:30-2:30 pm.
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Personal counseling can now be obtained through the Arkansas Employee Assistance Program:
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Know your status?Make an appointment for your free STD/STI screening at Student Health Services by calling 450-3136. (one free test per semester)
ring_volume National Suicide Prevention Hotline – 1-800-273-(TALK)8255 and a live chat is available at http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ or Text ARK to 741741
(Text with a trained counselor from the Crisis Text Line for free 24/7.)
Rape Crisis/Domestic Violence – 1-866-358-2265 (Conway)
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