Counseling & Career Center
   
Services

INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING provides an opportunity to talk about yourself, your feelings, the way you relate to other people, your values, and any other topics that concern you.  You’ll find answers to frequently asked questions in FAQS.

GROUP COUNSELING is often the best way to work on changing the way you experience yourself with others and how you relate to them.  You’ll find answers to frequently asked questions in FAQS.  We also have more focused support groups —currently one for international students, one for single parents, and for one for students who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered or questioning their sexual identity. 

CAREER COUNSELING offers advising to help you choose a major and find a career that is consistent with your talents and interests and job placement assistance. You'll also find lots of helpful links to online resources here.

ACADEMIC SUPPORT is designed to help students succeed in their classes and is particularly helpful for students who are struggling academically. You'll also find online links here offereing immediate assistance.

MEDICATION SERVICES including a medication assessment by a psychiatrist and prescriptions are available through the Center.  During your initial assessment interview, you can discuss with your counselor whether this is a service that might benefit you.  

DISABILITY AND ADHD SERVICES include assessment, medication, support services referrals, and arrangements for academic accommodations.

STUDENT PROGRAMS range from targeted year-long support programs like Team 100 that are designed to help students successfully adapt to college demands to the Student Leadership Institute to targeted workshops that develop study and time management skills.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH provides free academic and career services to adults living in the community, as part of our land-grant institution mission.    

CONSULTATION is for times when you are concerned about someone else.  We are happy to talk with you in person or on the telephone to help develop ideas for dealing effectively with the situation.    

EMERGENCY SERVICES are described on their own page.

 

University of the District of Columbia
Counseling & Career Development Center
Bldg 39, Suite 120

Washington, DC 20008
202/274-6000

EMERGENCIES

If you are currently experiencing a mental health emergency or are concerned about your own safety or the safety of someone else, please do not delay.  Call 911 for immediate help.

IF YOU DON'T SEE WHAT YOU NEED

The list to your left is just intended to give you a general idea of the Center’s direct services.   If you have other needs, please don’t be discouraged.  Give us a call anyway.  We are more than willing to chat with you.  Together we will figure out how to best get you the help you need.

REGULAR HOURS

By Appointment:  Monday through Thursday between 8:30 AM and 7:00 PM or Friday between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM.  On the first Saturday of the month, we are open from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Every student’s sense of privacy is important to us.  For adult students (over 18), we do not release personal information without written consent, except in emergency situations where information is needed to protect health and safety.