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Counseling Center

Welcome to the UCA Counseling Center.  We provide 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.

 

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Mission

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 2023 Groups:

Being You: A Process Group for Black & Brown Women

 A safe space to discuss topics ranging from relationships, societal expectations, race/ethnicity, self-image, and classroom experiences.  This group will be led by Millie Goins (Assistant Director of Student Wellness) and Reesa Ramsahai (Counselor).  We will meet in the HPER Wet Classroom every other Tuesday at 6 pm.  Meetings dates:  Sept. 12th & 26th, Oct. 10th & 24th, Nov. 7th & 21st and Dec. 5th  Contact Millie at mgoins@uca.edu or ReesaR@uca.edu for additional information or questions.                                                                                                                                                                  
                                                      
 Gender Queer Process Group:    A group aimed at trans, non-binary, gender nonconforming, and questioning folks.  The spaced offered will  be safe to discuss gender identity, dysphoria and the challenges of gender variance in daily life. Led by Xan Dawson, staff counselor, this group will meet on Tuesdays: 9/26, 10/10, 10/24, 11/7 and 11/21 in Student  Health Center 328 at 4 pm.  E-mail Xan at adawson4@uca.edu for questions.
Sexual Assault & Abuse Survivors Group:  Led by Dr. Susan Sobel, this is a support group for survivors of childhood sexual abuse and adult survivors of sexual assault.  You will gain strength and support from other survivors as you move through the healing process.  Contact Dr. Sobel at ssobel@uca.edu for additional information or questions.  Meetings will be Mondays at 4 pm in Student Health Center 327.  The first meeting will be on Monday, October 2nd.  

                                                                                                                         


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Make an appointment for your free STD/STI screening at Student Health Clinic by calling 450-3136.  (ONE Free Test Per Year)

Mental Health Screening Online

Explore this free, online, anonymous screening for:

  • Depression
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
The online screenings are informational, not diagnostic, and treatment recommendations are not provided. This screening is available to you anytime by clicking on the following link:
http://screening.mentalhealthscreening.org/centralarkansas

 

ring_volume 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline – Call, text or chat using 988 to connect with your local crisis center.  http://www.988lifeline.org/ (Professionals are available 24/7)

Rape Crisis/Domestic Violence – 1-866-358-2265 (Conway- available 24/7)

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