Students

How to make an initial appointment

You must be currently registered for classes at TCU in order to be eligible for services at the Counseling, Testing, and Mental Health Center. Services are available at no extra charge, excluding national tests such as CLEP or ACT.

Call our office at 817-257-7863 or come by the Brown-Lupton Health Center at 2825 Stadium Drive (West Entrance) to schedule an intake appointment. You will be asked to complete paperwork prior to your first session and please bring your Student ID. We are available for walk-in crisis appointments during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. weekdays). If there is an emergency after hours, please call the Campus police at 817-257-7777 or dial 911.

Sessions are confidential to the full extent of the law for students who are at least 18-years-old. A signed release of information is required for the counselor to share privileged information with others (e.g. parents, teachers, coaches). Students under the age of 18 are required to have written permission from a parent/guardian in order to receive services.

If you need to contact your counselor, please be advised that email is not a form of confidential communication. We ask that you contact your counselor by phone.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS BY STUDENTS                                  

Where do I go if I need to speak with a counselor or psychiatrist?

Contact the Counseling, Testing, and Mental Health Center at 817-257-7863. Our offices are located in the Brown Lupton Health Center (West Entrance) at 2825 Stadium Drive.

Is it necessary to make an appointment to see a counselor or psychiatrist?

Students in crises can call 817-257-7863 during business hours (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. weekdays) to speak with a counselor, or they may come to our Center located at 2825 Stadium Drive. If there is an emergency after hours, please call the Campus police at 817-257-7777 or dial 911. Otherwise, sessions are scheduled by appointment. Please call our offices at 817-257-7863 to schedule an appointment.

What if I have a friend or roommate with a problem?

Our staff is available to consult with concerned family, friends, or faculty/staff about a student in need. The Center does not release information regarding whether or not a student is receiving services unless written permission is obtained by the student, or the law dictates that confidentiality be broken (i.e. threat to self or others).

Furthermore, we cannot mandate students to seek our services. However, we can provide general advice on how to approach a student in need and give information about possible referrals. If you are interested in a consultation, please contact a counselor at 817-257-7863. If there is an emergency after hours, please call the Campus police at 817-257-7777 or dial 911.

What kinds of individual or group testing are available through Mental Health Services?

Testing includes personality, career, interests, and aptitude assessment. Screening is available for learning disabilities and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Also College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) tests and national tests for admission to graduate schools are administered.

How much is charged for any of the services available?

You must be currently registered for classes at TCU in order to be eligible for services at the Counseling, Testing, and Mental Health Center. Services are available at no extra charge, excluding national tests such as CLEP or ACT.

Do records generated by the use of mental health services become a part of the student's permanent educational records at TCU?

No

 

 

 

What do I do first if I happen upon a situation on campus that appears to me to be a medical emergency?

To request emergency assistance contact TCU Police at #7777.

Does the Counseling, Testing, and Mental Health Center have outreach programs?

Yes, our staff can provide support and organized activities for groups dealing with special issues common in the college community. If you are interested in having someone from our Center present to your group, please contact Dr. Eric Wood at 817-257-7863 or at e.c.wood@tcu.edu . Our staff will make every attempt to meet your request. Please give at least two weeks notice for a presentation and assure that at least 10 participants will attend. If we are not able to meet your need, other resources can be suggested to you. If you are interested in the suicideTalk, safeTAlk, or the Asist training, please contact Dr. Monica Kintigh at 817-257-7863 or at m.kintigh@tcu.edu

What kinds of self-help aids are available for academic, relationship, medications and mental health problems?

A collection of self-help aids is available at our Center and on this website under the "resource" section found on the homepage.