University Counseling Service

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Welcome to University Counseling Service

Supporting mental well-being and helping students succeed at Iowa

Serving undergraduate students, graduate students, professional students, and postdocs

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Our Services

UCS has an inter-disciplinary multicultural staff of psychologists, mental health counselors, social workers, graduate interns, practicum students, and administrative professionals.

Upcoming Events

Let's Talk, Hawks!

Thursday, April 25, 2024 12:00pm to 2:00pm

Let's Talk, Hawks! is a drop-in service offered by the University Counseling Service (UCS) typically at various campus locations. It provides you with mental health knowledge and skills through tabling activities and an opportunity to have an informal, brief conversation with a UCS therapist. You can learn mental health skills and resources, share your mental health concerns, work on problem solving together, or ask questions about counseling and UCS. Let’s Talk, Hawks! consultations are:...

Success, Not Excess

Thursday, April 25, 2024 5:30pm to 6:30pm

Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)

Supporting Students Desiring a Change Success, Not Excess provides a small, safe and supportive space for UI students wanting to make or considering changes in their alcohol or other drug use. The group emphasizes success in academics, relationships, mental and physical health, and other goals through reducing alcohol and other drug use. Meetings are provided by the UI Collegiate Recovery Program. For more information, please visit our website. This is not a treatment group and will not...

Sit with Sam

Friday, April 26, 2024 11:30am to 1:30pm

Boyd Law Building

Mental health programming at BLB should remain relevant and responsive to students' needs! Sign up to have a conversation with Social Worker Sam while enjoying a free lunch from The Eat Shop. Voice your concerns, suggest ideas for the fall, and shoot the breeze, too. All students are welcome! Students must RSVP in advance in order to get free lunch: https://uiowa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3D9UlVoR01FP1NI

Mental Health Topics

Compassion at the Crossroads: Navigating Workplace Loss with Sensitivity

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Rebecca Benson, MD, Ph.D., University of Iowa Health Care

The Power of Connection

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Laura McLeran, Office of the President

The Power of Empathic Listening

Thursday, April 4, 2024

Nima Chaudhary, Threat Assessment Team | University of Iowa Health Care

Mental Health Resources for Communities Impacted by the Israel-Gaza War

University Counseling Service strives to support the mental well-being of all students. If you need mental health support due to the impact of the Israel-Gaza War, please reach out to us for an appointment and/or check out the Mental Health Resources for Communities Impacted by the Israel-Gaza War.

Current Programs and Workshops

We are available to provide presentations, programs, or workshops on a wide variety of topics. Program offerings often include academic skills, stress management, diversity, equity, and inclusion, suicide prevention, students in distress, and more. Let us know how we can work for you.

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Embedded Locations

In addition to our main locations, UCS offers embedded locations with therapists who work within a community and have specialized knowledge about the community being served.

The College of Dentistry

College of Law

Tippie College of Business

University Housing and Dining

University College | IVETS

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Request A Workshop

Fill out a request form to schedule a consultation or workshop today.

Our mission and goals

Our mission is to provide compassionate psychological services, outreach, and training that fosters the mental health of students, nurtures student success, and contributes to a safe, welcoming, and multiculturally-aware campus community.

Meet our staff

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

UCS is invested in creating a safe, inclusive, and affirming climate for all individuals and communities.