Mission
Consistent with the University of Mary's philosophy of educating the whole person, Counseling Services exists to provide educational programs and developmental counseling to address individual personal concerns and to teach positive mental health habits. Services are provided in a manner consistent with Catholic beliefs and teachings with an emphasis on a wellness model that seeks to integrate an individual's emotional, social, spiritual, intellectual, and physical dimensions.
Philosophy
Each student is a unique person with God-given dignity and potential who, at times, needs support to meet the challenges, stresses, and difficulties that are a part of the process of growing and learning. We are here to help!
Location
Room 1502, Benedictine Center for Servant Leadership
(adjacent to the Student Development Office)
Hours
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday (August 15 - May 15)
To Schedule an Appointment
Call 355-8145
Emergency and After-Hours Services
- For emergency services: Dial 911
- ND Help Line for Crisis Intervention and Referrals: Dial 211
- St. Alexius Medical Center Emergency and Trauma Center: 530-7000
- Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1 (800)472-2911
- Abuse Hotline: 1 (800) 472-2121
Staff
Trina Black is the University of Mary Student counselor. She is a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) and has been counseling students at the University of Mary since 1995. Counseling Services has a consulting relationship with St. Alexius Medical Center's Archway Mental Health Services. This relationship enables Black to work closely with the psychologists and psychiatrists at St. Alexius in cases where students need referral services, testing, monitoring for medication or emergency mental health services.
Black also works closely with on-campus services and resources including Campus Ministry, the University of Mary Student Health Clinic and faculty and staff.
Services
Services at Counseling Services are available in several formats including:
Private and confidential counseling sessions for individuals
and couples
Consultation for parents, faculty, and staff
Educational information on a variety of topics and issues
Educational presentations to classes and groups
Referral to community services
Crisis intervention
Screenings for depression, eating disorders, anxiety disorders,
and substance abuse.
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