Counseling and Mental Health Center
Providing mental health support through assessment and referral, group and short-term individual counseling, psychiatry and well-being services to the students of UT Austin.
Student Services Building, 5th floor
100 West Dean Keeton Street
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Main Line: 512-471-3515
24/7 Crisis Line: 512-471-2255
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On-Campus
Main Counseling and Mental Health Center
100 West Dean Keeton
Student Services Building (SSB) 5th Floor
Counselors in Academic Residence (CARE) Offices
Find information about CARE and view counselor locations by school or college.
CMHC @ WCP
2201 Speedway
William C. Powers, Jr. Student Activity Center (WCP) 1.102
24/7 Crisis Line
If you need immediate help call 512-471-2255 (CALL) to speak with a crisis counselor anytime.
Virtual Mental Health Services
TimelyCare allows currently enrolled UT Austin students to start counseling on their terms by choosing a counselor and scheduling their own virtual appointment. Students can also access health coaching and psychiatry through scheduled appointments during the day, evenings and weekends. For non-crisis needs, 24/7 on-demand emotional support is available anytime.
Frequently Asked Questions
CMHC Hours
CMHC main is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Monday-Friday.
CMHC @ WCP is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursday from noon to 5 p.m.
Additionally, the CMHC offers various 24/7 services. This includes the 24/7 Crisis Line (512-471-2255), which offers immediate crisis counseling and TimelyCare, a virtual mental health and well-being platform offering round-the-clock support through TalkNow.
Making an Appointment
CMHC Main
New clients must first complete the Brief Assessment and Referral Process, which involves a 15-minute phone call to ensure you are matched with the most suitable service for your needs. Returning clients will work with their clinician to book future appointments after their initial session. Appointments are scheduled through the MyUHS/CMHC portal.
CMHC @ WCP
Online scheduling is available for the current week, and appointments are made through the MyUHS/CMHC portal.
Cost of Services
CMHC services are free. Psychiatry services are $15/visit.
The CMHC does not bill insurance.
Number of Clinical or Psychiatric Sessions
The number of sessions provided varies for each client. Clients receive the number of sessions that are most appropriate for their current mental health needs and resources, including transportation, health insurance, and other factors. For more information on receiving clinical or psychiatric services, call 512-471-3515, Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
External Clinicians
You may be referred to an external clinician after completing the Brief Assessment and Referral process. Our case management team will assist you with referrals to external providers.
Parents Accessing CMHC Records
Anyone who has access to your UT EID and password will have access to your mental health records. See the mental health records page for information on important privacy considerations.
Completing Paperwork
See the information regarding appointment preparation.
Appointment Wait Time
CMHC Main
Same-day crisis appointments are available. For non-crisis appointments, the wait time depends on your needs and the current workload of the clinical team. On average, scheduled appointments take place within 1-2 weeks of booking.
CMHC @ WCP
Same-day walk-in single-session counseling with online scheduling available for the current week.
Frequently Asked Questions
CMHC main is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Monday-Friday.
CMHC @ WCP is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursday from noon to 5 p.m.
Additionally, the CMHC offers various 24/7 services. This includes the 24/7 Crisis Line (512-471-2255), which offers immediate crisis counseling and TimelyCare, a virtual mental health and well-being platform offering round-the-clock support through TalkNow.
CMHC Main
New clients must first complete the Brief Assessment and Referral Process, which involves a 15-minute phone call to ensure you are matched with the most suitable service for your needs. Returning clients will work with their clinician to book future appointments after their initial session. Appointments are scheduled through the MyUHS/CMHC portal.
CMHC @ WCP
Online scheduling is available for the current week, and appointments are made through the MyUHS/CMHC portal.
The number of sessions provided varies for each client. Clients receive the number of sessions that are most appropriate for their current mental health needs and resources, including transportation, health insurance, and other factors. For more information on receiving clinical or psychiatric services, call 512-471-3515, Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
See the information regarding appointment preparation.
CMHC Main
Same-day crisis appointments are available. For non-crisis appointments, the wait time depends on your needs and the current workload of the clinical team. On average, scheduled appointments take place within 1-2 weeks of booking.
CMHC @ WCP
Same-day walk-in single-session counseling with online scheduling available for the current week.
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