Counseling Center
OUR MISSION
Affirm. Support. Uplift.
We strive to provide mental health services to help support our students’ growth academically and personally. We do this by providing clinical services that affirm a student’s identity and experiences, support their goals, while also uplifting hope and a growth mindset.
OUR VISION
Student Counseling Services strives to support and empower our campus community by providing personalized care for the integrative wellness needs of each individual. We strive to create a safe environment, enhanced by the principles of compassion, respect, and autonomy.
COVID-19 INFORMATION
In response to the Sars-CoV-2 pandemic, we are offering telemental health services through an encrypted service provider that is HIPAA compliant. If you prefer to be seen via telemental health, we are pleased to announce that we can provide those appointments for people in the safety of their home or other location. Please note, our licensed staff can only provide psychotherapeutic services to students residing in Texas. However, we can still provide services (supportive listening, skills training, mentoring, etc.) to any students that need our assistance.
STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY
Student Counseling Services operates from a holistic approach to student development. Through counseling, we aspire to help students reach their academic and personal goals and achieve as much success as possible while attending Texas A&M—Texarkana. Our services include academic skills assistance, consultation and referral, crisis intervention, individual and group counseling, and educational outreach.
We play an active role in advocating the concerns of students to the university community, and serve as a resource for faculty, staff, and parents. The counseling center fosters an atmosphere of mutual respect and understanding where everyone feels welcome. We are sensitive to the needs of ethnic and cultural minorities, LGBTQ, returning veterans, and non-traditional students. We collaborate with other campus departments and community agencies, utilize referral resources within the university and community, and serve as an integral part of campus mental health.
WHAT IS COUNSELING?
Personal counseling allows students to talk with an objective, caring professional about problems or concerns. It can help students make good decisions for their individual well-being, improve relationships, confidence and self-acceptance, increase self-awareness, and provide coping strategies. Student Counseling Services provides individual and group counseling for undergraduate and graduate students. Common concerns in which a student may seek counseling are academic skills assistance, anxiety, stress, sadness and depression, fear of failure, low self-esteem, relationship issues, substance abuse, suicidal thoughts, or coping with feelings of anger, guilt, grief, and loneliness. Counseling is a highly individualized process in which you and your counselor will identify problems and work together to implement healthy cognitive strategies.
WHAT IS THE PROCESS TO SET UP SERVICES?
A student may set up an appointment with a counselor by visiting our office or by calling (903) 334-6613. Students may also email counseling.services@ace.tamut.edu; however, please note that email is not a confidential form of communication. During your first visit, the counselor will explore the issues that led you to schedule an appointment, and then talk to you about how Student Counseling Services may best provide the type of help you need. If Student Counseling Services is unable to provide the type of services needed or requested, we will refer to an outside agency.
Student Counseling Services are for students currently enrolled in Texas A&M University—Texarkana. Services are made available through the use of student service fees; there is no additional charge for services. All counseling is confidential. Appointments are scheduled as 60 minute sessions unless otherwise noted by the counselor. The number of counseling sessions varies depending upon your goals.
Student Counseling Services is open Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM. The Counselors on duty are available for appointments from 9:00AM-5:00PM. We are located in UC 420.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Student Counseling Services
7101 University Avenue
Mailbox 28
Texarkana, TX 75503
Office: University Center Suite 420
Office Phone: (903) 334-6613
After Hours: (903) 276-8276
Email: counseling.services@ace.tamut.edu
OTHER EMERGENCY INFORMATION
Local Mental Health Authority: Community Healthcore
Located at 2435 College Drive
Texarkana, Texas 75501
Community Healthcore: (903) 831-7585
http://communityhealthcore.com/
University Police Department: (903) 223-6611
AVAIL Crisis Hotline: (800) 832-1009
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273- TALK (8255)
CRISIS Text Line: Text “HELLO” to 741741
