Counseling Services
Sometimes life’s challenges feel overwhelming. The Counseling & Advocacy Center can help you develop answers to personal difficulties through short term individual counseling. We provide support for you to find solutions and feel better. Some concerns that students seek counseling for include:
- Academic Stressors
- Relationship Problems
- Career Guidance
- Depression and Anxiety
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Grief and Loss
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Substance Abuse Recovery
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Smoking Cessation
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Suicidal Thought
Women and Gender Advocacy Services
Violence Prevention and Gender Advocacy Services
LGBT Services
The Counseling & Advocacy Center is a strong ally for members of the LGBTQIA community. Our resource center is located in room 3372 and we advise the Gay-Straight Alliance on campus. We provide support including:
- Title IX Assistance
- Individual Counseling
- OQS Diversity Club
Education and Advocacy
- Women’s Resource Library
- Workshops and Events
- The Inclusive Voice Newsletter
Social Services Referral and Resources
- Food Pantry
- Clothing Bank
- Student Emergency Services
Crisis Intervention
A person is in crisis when their ability to act and think clearly is impaired and they are unable to cope with problems. Crisis situations may include but are not limited to:
Suicidal or Self Harming thoughts
News of the death of a loved one
Experiencing a traumatic event
Physical or Sexual Assault
Relationship Violence
The Counseling & Advocacy Center is not a 24 hour mental health agency. Office hours are from 8:30 am to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday in the Jewell Building, Room 3371. If you are experiencing a crisis situation during office hours, you can walk in to our office or call 913-288-7640 and ask to speak to a counselor.
If you are in need of crisis support after 5:00 p.m. or during the weekend you can access help in these ways:
- Campus Police 913-288-7636
- Mental Health Crisis Line – Wyandot Center 913-788-4200
- KU Med Center Emergency Room – 3901 Rainbow Blvd. Kansas City, KS
- Suicide Prevention Hotline – 800-273-8255
- Trevor Lifeline- Suicide Prevention for LGBT youth 866-488-7386