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
11
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 1-800-273-8255, call 911, or go to the nearest hospital emergency room.
The Counseling Center is pleased to offer daily Drop-In Hours so that students may more quickly and easily access a mental health professional. Summer Drop-In Hours will be offered in person in Gosiger Hall on the following dates/times:
- Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 1 - 3 p.m.
- Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. - noon.
No appointment is necessary. Students need only walk up to the front desk and state that they are here for Drop-Ins! This is the entry point both for students wishing to talk one-time with a clinician, and also for those seeking ongoing services.
If you are unable to attend Drop-In Hours in person, you may sign up for a drop-in session over Zoom. You must be physically present in the state of Ohio at the time of the drop-in to utilize this service, as our clinicians are only licensed to practice in Ohio.
Students unable to attend Drop-In Hours due to scheduling conflicts should contact the Counseling Center at 937-229-3141 to discuss alternative options.
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