2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalog

Student Support Services

Every student has specific and changing needs for emotional, physical, and social support or assistance that must be met to fulfill personal and academic goals. UNC provides a comprehensive range of support services.

The UNC Counseling Center provides psychological and psychiatric services to UNC students. The Center provides individual, couples and group therapy, along with providing consultation to students, faculty, staff and parents. The UNC Counseling Center also presents campus-wide educational programs and workshops on a myriad of topics from relationships to eating disorders. The UNC Counseling Center is here to help students feel supported and develop lifelong tools that will aid in their individual life successes. The UNC Counseling Center is located in Cassidy Hall and can be contacted at (970) 351-2496. For more information see www.unco.edu/counseling.

The Assault Survivors Advocacy Program (ASAP) provides sexual assault prevention education as well as comprehensive advocacy services to student survivors of sexual assault. This includes emotional support, information, referral, and advocacy through the medical, legal, judicial and administrative systems. For more information see www.unco.edu/asap.

Drug, Alcohol & Tobacco Education Program (DATE) This nationally recognized program educates the campus community about alcohol, tobacco and other drug issues. The program supports alcohol-free alternative activities, provides training and education to students, staff, and faculty and refers students needing assistance with alcohol, tobacco or other drug problems to campus and community resources. www.unco.edu/date.

The Student Health Center provides primary health care services by physicians and nurse practitioners to UNC Students. No appointments are needed for most care. The Center is located on the first floor or Cassidy Hall. The Health Center is able to do insurance billing for most insurance plans. For more information see www.unco.edu/shc.