The Counseling Center is offering a full array of services, including after-hours assistance. Many of our services are available either in-person or remotely based on student preference.
To reach us, please call 410-704-2512. You can schedule an appointment or get more information during normal business hours (Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.). Immediate crisis support is available by phone at all times outside of business hours.
Our policy is that your first appointment at TUCC is in person so that we can best assess your treatment needs. However, there are certain situations in which we can make exceptions and schedule a virtual appointment. Please contact us directly (410-704-2512) if you have any questions or need clarification.
In addition to calling The Counseling Center, you can now schedule in-person same-day appointments online! If you would prefer to have a virtual appointment or change your appointment to virtual and you have access to a private space and webcam, please call the Counseling Center directly (410-704-2512) to inquire about your eligibility for a virtual appointment.
Please visit the online scheduling page and click on the first option labeled: "Same-Day Appointment Scheduling (in person only)". After entering your contact information, you will be able to see all of our available openings for today and you can choose the one that works best for your schedule.
Once you have scheduled an appointment, you will receive a confirmation email with additional information, including instructions about completing the required paperwork that that MUST be submitted by your appointment time. NOTE: By scheduling an appointment online, you are consenting to being phoned or emailed for scheduling purposes.
Missed Appointment Fee Increase: As of February 1, 2023, the fee for a missed appointment will increase from $20 to $25. Once you have confirmed an appointment, that time is reserved for you. If you do not notify us of your need to cancel the appointment, your student account will be charged $25.
The Counseling Center is proud to offer care that is flexible, culturally responsive, solution-focused, and tailored to every student’s unique needs. Students have access to same-day appointments so that they can speak with a therapist the very day they seek help. Students receive support in an expanded variety of ways, including workshops, groups, and peer support. For more information visit our Services page or check out our introductory video below:
TUCC has partnered with SGA to bring TogetherAll to campus, a leading online mental health service that provides millions of people throughout the United States, Canada, U.K. and New Zealand, access to community and professional support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Through TogetherAll, TU students can access FREE, 24/7 online peer-to-peer support, connecting with others who are experiencing similar struggles and support one another through their shared lived experiences with stress, anxiety, isolation and other common mental health challenges. To access the service, go to the mobile-responsive webpage, www.togetherall.com and enter your TU email address to register.
Visit Baltimore Sun article featuring TUCC’s partnership with TogetherAll to provide free online mental health services to all TU students.
The Counseling Center grieves with the rest of the Towson University community regarding the racially motivated violence that has continued to occur across our country. These tragedies, along with voter suppression and racial terrorism, reflect a longstanding and entrenched history of structural and systemic injustice that we condemn and are dedicated to addressing. We also recognize that these tragedies may be especially injurious to members of our Black and African American community. The debilitating psychological effects of centuries of racial oppression cannot be underestimated. Furthermore, these ongoing tragedies only compound the stress of dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic and its particularly traumatic impact on communities of color. We are here to support our Towson family whose members may be coping with feelings of grief, rage, fear, helplessness, depression, sadness, and guilt. We encourage you to contact our office if you (or someone you know) would like support with coping and healing. We see you and we are here for you.
With love, solidarity, and support,
The Counseling Center Staff
In the aftermath of the horrific shooting in Monterey Park, CA, during the Lunar New Year celebration, we at the Counseling Center want to acknowledge the ongoing threats experienced by Asian American communities, in this case, older adults at a dance hall. TUCC’s commitment to anti-racism in all its forms – racism against Asian, Black, Latine, Indigenous, and other communities – demands that we stand up and speak out. We strongly condemn this violence. We stand in solidarity with all members of our community who experience marginalization and threat based on any aspect of their identity.
We at the Counseling Center are committed to providing support for all students who
are struggling during this difficult and frightening time.
Coping with Anti-Asian Racism:
Advocacy for Anti-Asian Racism:
Finding Support:
There has been an alarming increase recently in the number of assaults and hate crimes
against the Asian American communities. The rise of anti-Asian racism reminds us of
the ongoing history of race-based discrimination that serves to distract and divide
our communities. TUCC’s commitment to anti-racism in all its forms – racism against
Asian, Black, LatinX, Native American, and other communities – demands that we stand
up and speak out. We strongly condemn this violence. We stand in solidarity with
all members of our community who experience marginalization and threat based on any
aspect of their identity.
We at the Counseling Center are committed to providing support for all students who
are struggling during this difficult and frightening time.
Coping with Anti-Asian Racism:
Advocacy for Anti-Asian Racism:
As of February 1, 2023, the fee for a missed appointment will increase from $20 to $25. Once you have confirmed an appointment, that time is reserved for you. If you do not notify us of your need to cancel the appointment, your student account will be charged $25.
Join the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life along with the Counseling Center for a series of conversations about social and cultural pressures male-identifying students may experience in college! These spaces will be a chance to connect with your peers and explore shared experiences around mental health, relationships, and life on campus. We will be holding three separate events on Wednesday 3/29, 4/5, and 4/12 at 3:30-5pm in UU322, and students are welcome to attend any or all three conversation spaces. CAP points will be offered for members of TU fraternities, though any students identifying as men are welcome.
Please contact Michael Di Bianca (he, him) at mdibianca@towson.edu with any questions!
Hello again from Explore Your Neuroverse '23!
Come craft and snack with us as we talk about "masking", some ways to safely "unmask",
and ways others can be supportive on our journey to learn more about our authentic
selves. All are welcome!
Join us on Wednesday, March 29th, 5:00pm-6:30pm, at the Counseling Center Open Classroom.
Host: Counseling Center and the Healthy & Diverse Minds Peer Educators
If you have any questions, please contact Chris Truong at ctruong@towson.edu.
Do you find it hard to get stuff done? Does it sometimes feel like you're stuck and
can't get started? Well, maybe your brain needs to try out some body-doubling! Body
doubling is a productivity aid that consists of doing work in the company of another
person (your "body double"). It may help neurodivergent folx stay focused and keep
motivated.
Curious to try this out? We've "doubled-up" with the library and ADS to create spaces
for you to learn more, pick up some neurodiverse friendly study tips, and try them
out. All are welcome!
Join us on Thursday, March 30th, 3:00-5:00pm, at Library CK342.
Come and check out our:
• Curated neuro-inclusive work spaces
• Mini learning-style consults with the Counseling Center
• Information about neurodiverse-friendly study tools
Feel free to bring things that would help make you more comfortable to get stuff done!
(Blankets, pillows, fidgets, snacks, etc.)
Hosts: Counseling Center, The Albert S. Cook Library, and Accessibility & Disability
Services (ADS)
If you have any questions, please contact Chris Truong at ctruong AT_TOWSON
Join us in celebration of our National Screening Day event. Participants will receive free lunch and a $10 meal ticket. Participants will have a chance to complete screenings for depression, cannabis use, and alcohol use and to consult with a clinician from the TU Counseling Center.
The event will be held on Wednesday, April 19th from 10am - 2pm in the University Union Ballrooms.
Are you a Black-identified woman? Would you like to explore and strengthen different relationships in your life?
Join us on April 19 from 5:30-7:30 pm with TUCC’s Janae Cephas, M.S., for Sister Circle, a space for Black women to gather, reflect, grow, and support one another. This Sister Circle will be focused on discussing self-esteem and self-confidence. It will be hosted in University Union 325 and light refreshments will be served. We hope to see you there!
Don't feel like you need an appointment, but you would like to begin to engage in self-help work? Visit our Resources by Topic page for a multitude of digital self-help resources!
For regular self-help resource posts as well as staying up-to-date on Counseling Center announcements, find us at the following social media platforms:
This mini-video series was created to serve as a resource for Black-identified students to provide support and acknowledge our commitment to addressing systemic racism directly. Throughout the three videos, students will learn about racism and its impact on the mental health of Black Americans, discover coping strategies and ways to take care of themselves, and explore ways that they can engage in activism and advocacy as we all fight for an anti-racist America.
#1: Racism/Racial Trauma within Black Communities (with closed captioning included)
#2: Coping with Racial Trauma (with closed captioning included)
#3: Activism & Facing Racial Trauma in Black Communities (with closed captioning included)
Watch this 3-part mini video series created for non-Black students of color about impact of race-based stressors on your mental health, learn ways to cope from racial trauma, and get tips on engaging in meaningful allyship.
#1: Race-Based Trauma & Mental Health (with closed captioning included)
#2: Coping in the Face of Racism (with closed captioning included)
#3: Allyship to the Black Community (with closed captioning included)
This is a 3-part mini video series that attempts to start a conversation about racial identity and racism for White students. It also seeks to help White students understand what to do as they start to act in an anti-racist fashion.
#1: White Racial Identity and Defining Racism (with closed captioning included)
#2: What is Colorblind Racism? (with closed captioning included)
#3: Examining Intentions When Moving to Anti-Racist Action (with closed captioning included)
The Counseling Center at Ward and West is located on the 2nd floor of the Health and Counseling Centers.
Meet our wonderful staff! They are here to help you Monday through Friday.
Call 410-704-2512 to talk with one of our staff members about scheduling an appointment today.
We offer individual sessions for students seeking mental health services.
We also offer Group Counseling sessions on a variety of topics!
If you are unsure if you or a friend needs help, please watch Emotion 101, a video created by the Half of Us campaign to encourage students to get help and remind them that it is okay to seek help.
The Counseling Center also seeks to improve the quality of life on campus as a whole. Recognizing that the university community includes people with a wide range of concerns and needs, we provide programs and presentations by request, and offer a full calendar of events during the academic year.
The staff members of the Towson University Counseling Center strive to affirm, promote and celebrate diversity. We are committed to be aware of and understand diversity in its broadest sense.
The staff at the Counseling Center values the importance of diversity for all individuals. People from every background are affected by issues of culture. Multicultural competence is therefore an essential component of our work with every client.
We all benefit from an understanding of how power, privilege, cultural identities (e.g. gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, nationality, social class, and many others) and individual differences affect our daily experiences.
We recognize that students come to the center at various levels of comfort with these identities and therefore, make it a priority to meet students where they are. All of our lives are enhanced by a better understanding of the diverse world in which we live.
Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.