Counseling Center
Here when you need us
The UD Counseling Center provides mental health services to University of Dayton undergraduate and graduate students. We have adopted a Drop-In model, in which students can access same-day sessions for one-time consultations or to link to ongoing services. See below for more information about our drop-in hours, as the times may change from semester to semester.
20+
hours per week of drop-in hours offered during the academic year
12
different therapy groups offered weekly for students coping with a wide range of concerns
Crisis Services
If you or someone you know are a current student and in need of help for a mental health crisis, please call the Counseling Center at 937-229-3141. If it is after business hours, please call Public Safety at 937-229-2121 and ask to talk with the crisis therapist.
You may also call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988, call 911, or go to the nearest hospital emergency room.
For more resources, visit the Crisis Services page.
Information about Let's Talk consultations and the link to sign up for a Let's Talk has moved to Porches! See below for more information about Let's Talk consultations, which take place in spaces outside the Counseling Center.
Sign up for a Let's Talk consultation
Go to the Outreach page on Porches
Services and Resources
Clinical Services
We offer a range of mental health services to undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Dayton. Services are entirely free of charge to all undergraduates, graduate assistants, and students in the law school, PA school, and Lalanne teachers.
Learn more about mental health services
Clinical Training & Supervision
The University of Dayton Counseling Center offers clinical training and supervision for burgeoning psychologists, social workers, and counselors. Our vibrant and fast paced Center typically offers 6-8 positions each year.
Learn more about clinical training opportunities
Resources
We understand that often students and those in their support system would benefit from immediate access to resources outside the confines of formal mental health services.
Learn more about additional resources