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UMD Counseling Center

The University Counseling Center at UMD, Division of Student Affairs. For an appointment or more information, please call or visit us during business hours.

For emergencies call 911. Messages not monitored. Reposts do not equal endorsements. During the four years at UMD, students go through many changes and face many obstacles. The UMD Counseling Center provides free services to students who are going through academic issues, social and family issues and vocational concerns about their future. This page is not monitored 24/7 and should not be used for emergency purposes and/or schedule an appointment. The Counseling Center’s after hours call service which is staffed by professional counselors is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for urgent mental health concerns. Should you need this service, please call 301-314-7651. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency that requires immediate attention, call 911 or proceed to a nearby hospital emergency room.

11/03/2025

Effective Communication Skills
Caption: Learn how to express yourself clearly and confidently in class, with friends, and in tough moments. Join us for ‘Effective Communication Skills’ this Tuesday. Click here to learn morehttp://counseling.umd.edu/wellness

10/29/2025

Emotions can feel overwhelming but they don’t last forever. Join us to learn strategies for understanding your emotions and coping with distress in healthy, compassionate ways. Learn more and sign up here: counseling.umd.edu/wellness

10/22/2025

Struggling to say no when you want to? Avoiding conflict with others? Join Wednesday’s Wellness Series session: Managing Conflict and Setting Boundaries at 4 PM. Learn more and sign up here: counseling.umd.edu/wellness

10/20/2025

UMD Students! Want a chance to win one of 650 Terrapin Express Funds ($10,000 in raffle prizes)? Help the UMD Counseling Center understand how food access impacts students’ well-being and experiences by participating in our survey!

Who can participate?
UMD Students, 18+ years old

Incentives:
We are giving away 650 Terrapin Express Funds!
(Prizes: Ten $100, Forty $50, One Hundred $20, and Five Hundred $10)

Check your email for the survey link and complete the survey by 8am on October 22nd.

Let’s make a difference together!

For questions:

10/17/2025

Take this fall season to rest, say no when you need to, and listen to what your body and mind are asking for🍂

10/10/2025

Happy World Mental Health Day!

10/08/2025

Ever feel like you’re not good enough, even when you’ve worked hard to be here? That’s imposter syndrome — and you’re not alone. Join us…. at today’s Wellness Series session at 4pm. Sign up here: https://counseling.umd.edu/outreach-consultation/wellness-series

09/30/2025

Striving for success is healthy but sometimes perfectionism can hold us back. Learn how to break those perfectionist habits at today’s Wellness Series session on Perfectionism Sign up at https://counseling.umd.edu/outreach-consultation/wellness-series”

09/28/2025

Mental Health Awareness Week starts TOMORROW!
We’ve got a week full of events to help you connect, recharge, and take care of your mental health. Check the calendar above for more details!

09/17/2025

Are you feeling overwhelmed with all you have to do or having trouble fitting everything in? Learn more today’s Wellness Series session on Time Management at 4pm. Sign up at https://counseling.umd.edu/outreach-consultation/wellness-series

09/11/2025

Learn more about skills for socializing at today’s Wellness Series session! Click here to learn more and join: https://counseling.umd.edu/outreach-consultation/wellness-series

09/10/2025

Today, September 10th, is World Su***de Prevention Day. At UMD, we stand together to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and remind our community that support is always available.
If you or someone you know is struggling:
Access the Counseling Center’s 24/7 urgent crisis support (in person during business hours and by phone after hours) or call/text 988 for the National Su***de and Crisis Lifeline. Counseling Center services and the National Su***de and Crisis Lifeline are both free, confidential, and available 24/7.

Address

Shoemaker Building, 4281 Chapel Lane
College Park, MD
20742

Telephone

+13013147651

Website

http://www.counseling.umd.edu/

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