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Student Counseling ServicesStudent Counseling Services 

Student Counseling Services is a free and confidential mental health care service provided to students who are currently enrolled at Å·ÃÀAV.

Services included: Individual and group therapy, crisis response, referrals to on- and off-campus resources, and education and outreach opportunities

Typical wait time: Average 1 week for a screening and/or crisis walk-ins available daily, 8am – 4pm 

Student fee: $0 

Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8am – 5pm

Phone: 601.266.4829 

Website: usm.edu/student-counseling-services

Email: counselingFREEMississippi  

Location:  (Bond Hall East- look for large black awning) 


 

Who we serve: University students, faculty, staff, and the community. Children and adults. Teletherapy and in-person services available.  

Services included but not limited to: Individual and group therapy and psychological assessment for anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, ADHD, developmental concerns, grief, eating concerns, substance use, relationship issues, academic/learning concerns, career counseling, and other common challenges. Appointment required.  

Typical wait time: Varies depending on service. Typically, several months. 

Student Fee: Therapy - $10; Evaluation - $225; Group - $5 

Faculty/Staff Fee: Sliding Scale. Call the CBH to inquire about cost. Evaluation: - $350

Hours of Operation: Monday & Wednesday: 8:30-5pm | Tuesday & Thursday: 8:30am-8pm | Friday: 8:30am-2:00pm | Select Saturdays: 8:30am-12:30pm 

Website

Phone: 601.266.4588 

Email: CBHFREEMississippi

Location:  


Center for Family TherapyCenter for Family Therapy 

Who we serve: University faculty, staff, students and the community.  Teletherapy and in-person services available.  

Services included but not limited to: Individual, couple and family therapy for anxiety/depression, self-esteem, communication, sexual orientation, relationship concerns, premarital, marital, remarriage, intimacy concerns, parenting, blended families, grief/loss, life transition issues. 

Typical wait time: Varies depending on services being requested.

Student Fee: $15 for consultation appointments.  $5 for subsequent therapy appointments. 
Faculty/Staff Fee: $25 for consultation appointments. $15 for subsequent therapy appointments. 

Hours of Operation: While center operation hours vary slightly each semester, evening appointments are available several days each week.  Every effort will be made to schedule the first appointment within a week of the initial contact.  

Website:  usm.edu/child-development-family-sciences/university-clinic-family-therapy.php

Phone: 601.266.5475 

Email: mftcenterFREEMississippi%C2%A0

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CARESCARES

The CARES Team is dedicated to a proactive, coordinated and planned approach to  the identification, prevention, assessment, management, and reduction of interpersonal and behavioral threats to the safety and wellbeing of Å·ÃÀAV   students. 

Website: usm.edu/dean-students/cares.php

File a report:

Phone: 601.266.6028

E-mail: thomas.deusFREEMississippi or delores.mcnairFREEMississippi  


Moffitt Health CenterMoffit Health Center

Who we serve: University faculty, staff, students

Services available for mental health: Evaluation including medication options for anxiety, depression, stress, grief, attention and concentration difficulties and sleep disorders.  In house laboratory available for same day results for most lab tests.

Typical wait time: No wait time. Appointments are typically available on the same day.  

Student Fee: $20 office visit plus cost of any lab/x-ray/ procedures (Health Insurance can be filed)

Faculty/Staff Fee: $20 office visit plus cost of any lab/x-ray/ procedures (Health Insurance can be filed) 

Hours of Operation: Monday-Wednesday: 8am- 5pm | Thursday: 9am – 5pm | Friday: 8am - 4:30pm 

Phone: 601.266.5390 

Website: usm.edu/student-health-services/index.php


Sports Counseling and PerformanceSports Counseling and Performance

Who we serve: Student-athletes who are currently enrolled and are on an active intercollegiate team roster with Southern Miss athletics.  

Services available: Individual and group therapy, crisis response, referrals to on- and off-campus resources, and education/outreach opportunities  

Student fee: $0   

Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8am- 5pm, with accommodations made for practices and competition.      

Phone: 601.336.2293 

Email: portia.granger@usm.edu 


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