Student Counseling Services
Is counseling right for me?
The college years can be exciting, stressful, and challenging at times for many students. Having to face difficult situations or feeling overwhelmed by the pressures of daily life is a normal and even expected aspect of life, even during the college years. During college these experiences can negatively impact your ability to function well academically. However, when students use resources that are made available to them, the potentially negative impact of the situation may be minimized. We encourage students at the University of North Alabama to make use of the services available to them at the Student Counseling Center on campus located in Bennett Infirmary.
How can counseling help?
Student Counseling Services provides a variety of counseling services, including individual counseling to students who are currently enrolled at the University of North Alabama. The counselor and client work together to explore personal issues and develop individualized goals that will help to empower the student to make positive changes and learn new strategies for coping with difficult situations and managing stress.
What types of problems can counselors help students with?
Counselors can help with a wide variety of issues that student encounter. Issues may include:
- Significant behavioral or mood changes (Depression)
- Anxiety/Stress Management
- Adjustment to campus life
- Alcohol and substance abuse
- Relationship problems
- Eating concerns and body image
- Self-esteem
- Grief and loss
- Anger management
- Gender identity issues
- Sexual concerns
- Spirituality issues
- Suicide prevention
Mission Statement:
The Department of University Health and Wellness Services is dedicated to promoting optimum wellness by providing targeted medical, counseling and disability support services to aid and equip UNA students to successfully reduce the individual roadblocks to their personal and academic success.
