Mental Health
Center for Counseling and Student Development Services
The Center for Counseling and Student Development (CCSD) provides individual and group counseling to thousands of UD students each year. All counseling services are covered by the UD Wellbeing Fee for full-time students. Part-time students also can elect to pay this fee to access the same care.
All counseling services begin with a triage appointment to determine the services that are right for your needs. If you are a new client, stop by our front desk during business hours, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m., Monday through Friday, to get started with us! Returning clients can call to schedule an appointment. Last appointments will be taken at 4 p.m.
Location:
Center for Counseling and Student Development
Warner Hall, Suite 201
280 The Green
Hours of Operation:
CCSD will be closed Wednesday, September 18, from 11 a.m.–2 p.m.Monday–Friday, 8:30–5 p.m.
Students in need of urgent mental health assistance can utilize one of these options:
- TimelyCare's Talk Now on-demand counseling feature, which will connect students with a licensed mental health professional within five minutes.
- UD Helpline: (302) 831-1001, press 2 for mental health support within five minutes.
- National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988
- Immediate assistance from UDPD or local law enforcement: 911
Faculty and staff in need of urgent consultation regarding a student mental health concern may call:
- TimelyCare: (833) 4-TIMELY
- UD Helpline: (302) 831-2141, press 2
Last appointment taken at 4 p.m.
Please note:
CCSD will be closed Wednesday, September 18, from 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Students in need of urgent mental health assistance can utilize one of these options:
- TimelyCare's Talk Now on-demand counseling feature, which will connect students with a licensed mental health professional within five minutes.
- UD Helpline: (302) 831-1001, press 2 for mental health support within five minutes.
- National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988
- Immediate assistance from UDPD or local law enforcement: 911
Faculty and staff in need of urgent consultation regarding a student mental health concern may call:
- TimelyCare: (833) 4-TIMELY
- UD Helpline: (302) 831-2141, press 2
Group
Therapy
UD's Center for Counseling and Student Development offers group therapy options for a variety of concerns, including loneliness, making friends, depression, anxiety, difficulties with relationships, identity concerns and trauma.
Access 24/7 Crisis Care
TimelyCare
Immediate virtual mental health support is available through TimelyCare's TalkNow service: 24/7, on-demand emotional support to talk about anything, including anxiety, relationships, depression and school-related stressors.
Dial 911 if you have an emergency
Our Treatment Model
The Center for Counseling and Student Development (CCSD) is a nationally accredited counseling center that serves as the mental health hub of the university, providing triage services, promoting navigation of resources both on and off campus, delivering a variety of mental health services, conducting outreach trainings and offering consultation to parents, faculty and staff.
CCSD is staffed by an interdisciplinary mental health team and hosts a robust, nationally-accredited training program for future mental health professionals. Staff are all specialists in mental health problems and developmental issues particular to emerging adulthood.
