Counseling & Psychological Services (C&PS)

Austin, TX Resources

Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (24/7): 512-472-4357

The following is a list of mental health resources available to students at the Fairfield University Austin, TX campus.

Uwill

Uwill is a secure and private teletherapy platform that connects Fairfield University Austin nursing students with experienced mental health professionals. Students receive support from a licensed counselor of their choice in any format they choose - video, chat, messaging, or phone. Students can seek help for mood, anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, poor body image, loneliness, academic challenges, and more.

How Does Uwill Work?

Using a solutions-oriented, holistic approach, therapists work with you collaboratively and teach tangible skills to help you accomplish your goals. Choose a therapist based on your preferences (issue, gender, language, ethnicity), and a time that works for you. Once a selection is made, you are connected to a counselor within 24 hours. Uwill makes it easy for you to quickly get the care you need while avoiding waitlists, lengthy referral processes, or insurance issues.

Who is Eligible?

All Fairfield University Austin nursing students have access to eight free sessions per year with Uwill which resets each year in August. Students are only prompted for payment if scheduling more than eight sessions.

How Do I Get Started?

You can access the Uwill platform by logging on to https://app.uwill.com and completing your profile using your school email address and current location. After completing, you can immediately view options and book an appointment with a therapist.

Austin Mobile Crisis Outreach Team

The Austin Mobile Crisis Outreach Team is a team made up of mental health professionals who help adults and children having a mental health crisis. Help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week anywhere someone needs help – at home, work or school, in clinics, or on the streets. Services include mental health support for up to 90 days and care plans to help keep people safe. Clients are also connected to other Integral Care programs and local resources for ongoing care and recovery support. MCOT also works with police and EMS. They can be reached at 512-472-4357.

Sober Austin

Sober Austin’s mission is to provide easily accessible information to the Austin community on the prevention, treatment and ongoing recovery from alcohol or drug addiction, and other forms of addictions. Additional information is available here or by calling 855-910-1388.

Other Local Resources

More information on resources for health care, utilities, food, housing and more, can be found here or by dialing 2-1-1.

 

counseling@fairfield.edu - 203-254-4000, x2146