Counseling Center Services

The UD Counseling Center offers drop-in hours on weekdays so students may more quickly and easily access a mental health professional. No appointment is needed! Just check in with the front desk in the Health and Wellbeing Center during these hours, fill out paperwork and generally see a mental health provider same-day. Students are seen on a first-come, first-served basis.

Fall 2026 Drop-In Hours

(Aug. 24 - Dec. 11) | Arrive during the posted hours

• Monday: 9:45 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• Tuesday: 9:45 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• Wednesday: 9:45 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• Thursday: 11:45 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• Friday: 9:45 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Drop-in hours are the entry point for ongoing services at the Counseling Center, but may also be used just to speak one time with a clinician. Sessions last roughly 40 minutes after completion of paperwork. 

Seminars

The UD Counseling Center offers seminars that introduce a great deal of helpful, foundational skills and tools for managing depression, anxiety and attention/focus problems. Sample seminars include:

Anxiety and Depression Toolbox Seminar

A three-week psychoeducational seminar that provides a sound foundation of skills for effectively managing anxiety and depression and for improved mental and emotional health. This seminar is offered on Zoom. Any interested student should come to drop-in hours for more information.

ADHD Toolbox Seminar

This two-session seminar is for anyone struggling to work with their ADHD or anyone who suspects their struggles may stem from ADHD. During two sessions, students will learn more about ADHD strengths and coping skills, and craft a plan for success this academic year.

Resilience Seminar

This seminar offers psychoeducation and coping skills for students who may be struggling after experiencing traumatic experiences. This two-session seminar is offered in conjunction with individual therapy to help students more quickly understand and cope with trauma reactions.

Group Therapy

The UD Counseling Center offers groups to address concerns of students. Because our groups meet weekly, we often recommend a group to a student seeking services if they need a more intensive level of care than individuals. Research shows group counseling is an effective mode of treatment for a variety of concerns and offers unique therapeutic benefits compared to individual counseling. Flyers have always lived in community; this is an opportunity to heal in community.

Commonly offered groups include:

• Empowerment Group
• Food and Mood
• Getting Unstuck
• Lavender Flyers
• Living with Loss
• Social Skills Group
• Space for Healing and Growth
• Understanding Self and Others
• Wise Minds

Current students can find a list of groups offered this semester and additional information in Porches.

In individual counseling, a trained mental health professional helps students define goals, strengthen coping skills, and solve problems related to personal, social, and educational concerns. The frequency and duration of counseling varies depending on the needs of each person. However, students are typically seen 1-2 times per month for 45-60 minute sessions. Students discuss goals and length of the counseling experience with their therapist to determine what is best for them.

Our staff is trained in a generalist approach. We frequently help students who identify struggles with anxiety, depression, trauma, mild substance use issues, relationship to food and body, interpersonal issues, grief, stress, relationships, and many other concerns. Depending on the clinician, we may utilize a variety of theoretical approaches, including CBT, DBT, ACT, feminist theory, IFS, and psychodynamic therapy.

Students in need of more intensive or specialized services may be referred to seek services in the community.

Students interested in individual counseling services should come to drop-in hours at the UD Counseling Center and speak with a therapist to see if individual therapy would be a good fit.

Sometimes mental health medication can help you feel better when you are struggling with a mental health diagnosis. The UD Counseling Center has psychiatric services available.

To be eligible for psychiatric services, students must already be participating in individual therapy at the UD Counseling Center. Psychiatric services are included in the mental health services covered by the health and wellbeing charge.

Faculty, staff and student groups can find information about our UD Counseling Center outreach and presentations on mental health topics in Porches.

If you are a University of Dayton student and you are in an immediate and life-threatening mental health crisis:

• On Campus - Call UD Public Safety at 937-229-2121
• Off Campus - Call 911
• Go to the nearest emergency room

If you are a University of Dayton student and you are in a non-life-threatening mental health crisis:

• Call the UD Counseling Center at 937-229-3141 for crisis intervention from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays. A therapist is assigned to provide crisis intervention during specific hours daily. We can generally return calls by the end of the business day.

You may also contact any of the listed additional resources.

If you are a University of Dayton student and you are in a mental health crisis after our regular business hours or during a University holiday or weekend (and you cannot wait until business hours to see someone at the UD Counseling Center), please do one of the following:

• Call the UD Counseling Center at 937-229-3141 and press option "2" to speak with a crisis intervention specialist.
• You may also call UD Public Safety at 937-229-3141, call 911, or contact one of the numbers listed under the additional resources.
• Go to the nearest emergency room for evaluation and support.

The following resources are staffed 24/7 and are available for anyone to use.

• National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 988
• Crisis Textline: text "FLYERS" to 741741
• Trevor Lifeline (LGBTQ+): 1-866-488-7386
• RAINN (Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network): 1-800-656-4673