Eligibility to Use Counseling and Mental Health Center Services
Your current enrollment status and current state of residence determine your ability to use the services provided by Counseling and Mental Health Center. This is because CMHC services are funded, in part, by tuition and most CMHC providers can only practice in the state of Texas.
Determine your eligibility to use CMHC services by reading through the information below
Current Students
What is Your Current Enrollment Status?
| Enrollment Status | Eligibility Dates |
|---|---|
| You are enrolled in Fall 2024 classes. | You can use CMHC services from August 17, 2024 to January 10, 2025. |
| You were enrolled in the immediate past semester and intend to enroll next semester. (For example: enrolled in the spring, taking summer off, and will enroll in classes again in the fall). | You can use CMHC services through spring, summer and fall with no break in service. |
What is Your Current State of Residence?
| State of Residence | Available Services |
|---|---|
| Within the State of Texas. | If you are currently living within the state of Texas and meet one of the enrollment criteria above, you can use all CMHC services. CMHC provides services through both in-person and telehealth appointments. |
| Outside the State of Texas | If you are currently living outside of the State of Texas and meet one of the enrollment criteria above, you may access these services:
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Post-Doctoral Fellows and University / Visiting Scholars Currently Living in Texas
These individuals are not officially registered for classes at UT Austin. To be seen by a provider at CMHC, first provide specific documentation to verify your assignment and then pay the service extension fee. To pay the fee and for assistance, call CMHC at 512-471-3515.
Faculty and Staff
UT faculty and staff who are currently living in Texas can access the Employee Assistance Program for counseling services.
Who Cannot Access CMHC Services
- Graduating students who will not return the semester following graduation.
- Those who last attended UT more than one semester prior to the current semester.
- Partners and children of UT students.