Supporting Mental Health Needs Together
The years of college can be among the most exciting and gratifying of a person’s life. However, college students can experience significant amounts of stress, confusion, and uncertainty. At times, students may need additional support and encouragement. The Counseling Center is here to help students resolve psychosocial issues, enhance their personal growth, and strengthen their academic skills and performance. We also work to expand the campus community’s understanding of the unique mental health issues faced by college students, and how to support student wellbeing.
We provide the following services at no charge to all degree-seeking undergraduate, graduate and online students:
- Individual counseling on campus
- Group counseling
- Sexual violence prevention and response
- Consultation
- Outreach services
Our on-campus clinicians are available during regular business hours and on-call after hours, and our online services–powered by ResilientU–are accessible anywhere, anytime.
Resilient U
An extension of the Counseling Center, “Resilient U” is an all-encompassing wellness platform that consists of a 24/7/365 support line and the “Headspace” app. Resilient U is free to all matriculated undergraduate & graduate students.
The on-campus Counseling Center and Resilient U are both free to all degree-seeking undergraduate, graduate and online students. Resilient U, in partnership with Uwill, offers:
- Free 24/7/365 emotional support line at 833-646-1526
- 3 free telehealth appointments. Students with a cultural, racial, linguistic or other need will be matched within a diverse network of clinicians.
- Free subscription to the “Headspace” meditation app
Access Resilient U resources:
On-Campus Counseling Center
Worcester State’s on-campus clinicians provide in-person support during regular business hours, with appointments and walk-in hours offered on a regular schedule, as well as on-call services after hours.
How to Make an Appointment
Students can make appointments in person at Counseling Services located on the third floor of the Student Center, Suite 325.
Appointments may also be made via phone (508-929-8072) or email (counseling_wsu@worcester.edu).
Triage/Walk-in
For students needing same-day support, walk-in/triage appointments are available on a daily basis between 10am-12pm and 2pm-4pm.
Students in Crisis
During normal business hours (Monday-Friday 9am-5pm), come to the Counseling Center immediately or contact us via telephone (508-929-8072).
If you need immediate medical assistance or are in imminent danger contact University Police at 508-929-8911.
After hours and during holidays:
- Contact the ResilientU 24/7 confidential support line: 833-646-1526
If you need medical assistance, call University Police immediately or off-campus dial 911 for local emergency assistance.
Additional 24/7 Resources
- Suicide Prevention Hotline
Call 988
English/Spanish speaking
suicidepreventionlifeline.org - Students of Color
Text STEVE to 741741 for crisis support
Call or Chat: https://www.stevefund.org/crisistextline/ - LGBTQIA+ Students
Text START 678-678
Call or Chat: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help-now/ - Veterans Crisis Line
1-800-273-8255 press 1 or Text 838255
Confidential chat: veteranscrisisline.net