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General University Information
A college experience should be both productive and enjoyable, however, at times it can be stressful and overwhelming.
The Student Counseling Center has personal counselors who can help students effectively cope with the challenges of college life and facilitate learning, growing and socializing. The Counseling Center offers a wide range of services, including short-term individual counseling, career and educational counseling, outreach programs, and various groups aimed at enhancing personal growth and development. The Center is staffed by an experienced team of professionals from the fields of psychology, psychiatry, mental health counseling and social work.
Regular appointments are available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Students can call the Counseling Center directly at (305)284-5511 or come in person to request appointments. Generally, students can be seen the same day or the next day following their request for an appointment. The University Counseling Center is located in Building 21-R of the Center for Student Services. If a crisis occurs when the Center is closed, counselors can be reached by calling the University of Miami Police department at (305) 284-6666.
Sexual Assault Response Team (S.A.R.T.)
The Counseling Center also coordinates the Sexual Assault Response Team (S.A.R.T.). Trained advocates can be reached for support related to a sexual assault at any time during the regular academic year by phoning (305) 798-6666.
Student Training
The Counseling Center participates in the Department of Psychology
and the Department of Educational and Psychological Studies
graduate training programs by making it possible for doctoral
students in psychology to take part in the Center's professional
activities and to have first-hand contact with clinical problems.
In addition, interns obtain professional training at the Counseling
Center through the Dr. Jess Spirer Predoctoral Internship
in Professional Psychology.
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