Counselors in Academic Residence Program (CARE)
CARE is a program developed by the Counseling and Mental Health Center and the Office of the Provost that provides accessible mental health support to students. Our licensed mental health professionals are embedded within the schools and colleges they serve. Our goal is to make counseling a customary part of student life by eliminating barriers to seeking help. CARE counselors understand the unique concerns of students in their academic units and actively engage with the school and college communities.
Common Reasons to Use CARE
- Managing anxiety
- Coping with failure
- Addressing depression
- Developing stress management techniques
- Overcoming perfectionism
- Dealing with test anxiety
Services
- Short-term individual counseling sessions.
- Interactive workshops and seminars.
- A streamlined referral process that connects students with mental health professionals in the Austin community.
- Mental health support, consultations and education for students, faculty and staff.
ACCESS
Students, connect with a CARE counselor through any of the following ways:
- Option #1: Find and contact your school or college’s CARE counselor directly.
- Option #2: Seek out a referral from a faculty or staff member.
- Option #3: Call the CMHC at 512-471-3515, option #3.
- Option #4: Reach out to Laura Dupuis, LCSW and Director of CARE and Campus Support at 512 475-6914.
Faculty and staff, connect with a CARE counselor through any of the following ways:
- Option #1: Find and contact the CARE counselor directly.
- Option #2: Reach out to Laura Dupuis, LCSW and Director of CARE and Campus Support at 512 475-6914.