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Huskers Offering Peer Education (HOPE) for Suicide Prevention
Individual Counseling
Free teletherapy is now available for students.
University of Nebraska–Lincoln has partnered with BetterMynd. To learn more and receive a referral to BetterMynd, please call CAPS at 402-472-7450 and Press 2.
What to Expect
Guidelines and Expectations
Types of Appointments
Prior to all our individual counseling and other counseling services, students must have had an Initial Evaluation.
Individual counseling is a safe, confidential place where you can slow down, think out loud, get support, and start finding solutions during a difficult time.
- Learn new ways to manage stress
- Get a fresh, new perspective
- Learn better coping strategies
- Get connected with resources to help you with your concerns
- And much more
These services are offered at no charge to students who have paid the University Program and Facilities Fee.
Appointments: (402) 472-7450
What to Expect
- Our staff understand that it’s hard to talk to someone you don’t know about your personal concerns. Rest assured that we will make the counseling environment as comfortable as possible for you.
- When you arrive for your counseling appointments, you can check in at Counseling and Psychological Services inside Suite 223 of the University Health Center (550 N. 19th St.). Plan to arrive 10 minutes early to fill out any necessary paperwork or complete paperwork online.
- In your first appointment, your counselor will continue to talk with you about the goals you set during your initial evaluation. They may ask more questions about different parts of your life to get to know you more and understand how the problem fits into and/or affects other areas of your life.
- The better you're able to communicate your worries or needs to your counselor, the better your counselor will be able to respond to your concerns. Remember, your counselor is your partner in understanding and working on your goals.
- If there is something you want your counselor to know, but they haven’t asked yet, feel free to offer the information. If you have questions or concerns about counseling or another issue, it’s important to ask.
How to Get the Most out of Your Counseling Experience
Show up to your appointments. We can’t help you if you’re not here. If you put time into getting help, it will pay off.
Identify what you need. Think about what you want to discuss and what feedback or help you want. The clearer you communicate what you need, the better our counselors can help you. Not sure? Don’t worry! Your counselor will help you focus on key issues.
Commit to getting help and making changes. Studying, socializing, and having fun is important, but don’t forget to make yourself a priority, too. Commit time to learn about yourself and make positive changes in your life.
Assess your progress. Let your counselor know how it’s going. Tell them what’s helping and what isn’t. Be honest. Your feedback helps us serve you better.
Take it with you. You counselor may suggest some strategies for you to try, write about, think about, etc. in between your sessions. Make it a priority to follow those suggestions. If needed, ask your counselor to write down or give you a handout about your goals, insights, learning, etc. Take time after your session, preferably the same day, to consider what was discussed. Reflecting gives you a chance to absorb what you learn.