• Confidential
• Free to currently enrolled students
• Referrals provided as needed

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• Personal Concerns - depression, anxiety, stress concerns, eating disorders, grief, adjustment difficulties, etc..
• Interpersonal Concerns - roommate problems, dating difficulties, friendship/peer disturbances, etc...
• Family Concerns - family conflict, family crises, divorce, etc...
• Other Concerns - issues related to physical or sexual abuse, alcohol or substance abuse, etc..

The mission of UM counseling services is to assist currently enrolled students in obtaining counseling appropriate to their needs, provide consultation and crisis intervention services to students and others concerned with students’ emotional well-being, and teach healthy coping skills to students through outreach efforts.  These services are provided within a developmental framework while reflecting the values of a Christian community. 

*Please see the Student Handbook about the Psychological & Emotional Health of University of Mobile Students (p. 25-27)

College students typically encounter a great deal of stress during the course of their educational experience.  There may be times when students can benefit from some form of counseling services.  Listed below is a brief description of the services offered at the University of Mobile.

Outreach efforts- workshops that are conducted and educational material that is distributed on an as needed basis (examples: test anxiety and stress management).

Group Counseling- sessions provided on an as needed basis.

Individual Counseling- Individual counseling services include an initial review of the students concern (assessment), treatment planning, and intervention in the form of short-term counseling sessions.  Here are a few examples of concerns for which students seek assistance: Personal Issues: Anxiety, loneliness, depression, anger, guilt, low self-esteem.  Tension/Stress: Insomnia, headache, fatigue, and academic concerns (test anxiety, poor study habits or performance).  Relationship Issues: Roommate problems, boyfriend/girlfriend difficulties, and sexual concerns.  Developmental Issues: Drugs and alcohol, food preoccupation, grief, crisis pregnancy.  This is not meant to be a comprehensive list.  Students may have concerns other than the ones mentioned.  The staff is available and willing to talk with students whatever their concerns may be.  Students are encouraged to set up an appointment by calling the Counseling Office at 442-2292 or email success@mail.umobile.edu .

The Counseling Office is located in Weaver Hall in the Student Success Center.  Appointments and counseling sessions are conducted at this location.