Counseling Services
Mission Statement
The ever challenging demands of growth, change, and the expanding horizons of learning are at times stressful, and often require an adjustment of attitudes and coping skills. We are here to help you succeed! Our staff of professional counselors are dedicated to helping you reach your goals.
Location and Hours
Phone Number
Location and Hours
We are now on three different campuses. Please call to set up your appointment.
Broadway Campus
Administration Building, Suite 438: M-F 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m
School of Osteopathic Medicine (SOM)
Room B151: M-F 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
School of Physical Therapy
Room 1146: Wednesday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Counseling services are available to students enrolled at the University of the Incarnate Word and its affiliate high schools. Consultation services are available to faculty, staff, and administrators.
Cost
UIW students are allowed 12 counseling sessions at no charge beginning September 1, 2018 through August 31 2019.. After a student has received 12 counseling sessions within that time frame, additional services within the calendar year will be billed to their insurance and a co-pay will be required depending on the students insurance benefits.
We accept insurance. We will work with you to provide care to all.
Crisis Information
During business hours
Call 210.832.5656 or come directly to the Counseling office in AD 438. You will be seen by the first available counselor.
Outside of business hours
If you are on campus, please contact University Police at 210.829.6030 or Health Services at 210.829.6017 or notify a Resident Assistant.
If you are off campus, please contact any of the following resources
- The Bexar County crisis line 210.223.7233 (24 hours a day for any type of psychiatric crisis) chcsbc.org
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1.800.273.8255 (24 hours a day) http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
- Family Violence Prevention Services Domestic Violence Hotline 210.733.8810 (24 hours a day) http://www.fvps.org/get-help/our-services/
If someone is injured or is a serious threat to self or others, call 911 immediately. You can ask for a CIT officer if the person you are concerned about his mental health issues. These are officers with special mental health training*