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    If you have a life threatening emergency on campus, call University Public Safety at 706-864-1500.

    If you have a life threatening emergency and are off campus, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room, or call the Georgia Access and Crisis Line at 800-715-4225.

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    Dahlonega & Blue Ridge Campus: 706-867-4402, ext. 1
    Gainesville Campus: 706-867-4402, ext. 2
    Oconee Campus: 706-867-4402, ext. 3
    Cumming Campus: 706-867-4402, ext. 4

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    Services available to UNG students:

    • In-the-moment support for mental health issues
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    • No-cost telehealth and in-person treatment sessions, provided by a network of licensed clinicians

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    • Online Counseling Sessions

      The majority of our sessions are in-person; however, online counseling is available for some established clients.

      In order to be eligible for online sessions: 

      • You must not be currently or recently struggling with suicidality, self-injury or substance abuse.
        • If you are currently struggling with thoughts of suicide, thoughts of harming others, or if you self-injure or struggle with substance abuse, you will need to be seen in person at Student Counseling, call the Georgia Crisis and Access Line at 1 (800) 715-4225, call 911, or go to the nearest hospital emergency room.
        • If you are not currently struggling with the above issues but have done so within the last six months, you may not be a good candidate for video sessions. Please contact Student Counseling to discuss if video sessions can be offered. There are situations in which we may need to refer you to local resources. 
      • You must have a webcam and strong Wi-Fi connection
      • You must be located in the State of Georgia 

      You will also have to provide your clinician with the following info:

      • Your identification
      • Exact address where you are located
      • Emergency services numbers for your locale
      • A verbal guarantee that the session is not being recorded in any way, and no one else is listening

    The Student Counseling department is dedicated to student's mental health and well-being. We provide counseling and referral services for a variety of issues.

    Popular Services

    • Individual Therapy/Counseling
    • Group Therapy/Counseling
    • Suicide Prevention and Education
    • Problem Solving Development
    • Time Management Skills Building
    • Brief Crisis Intervention/Stabilization
    • Relaxation Training
    • Distress Tolerance Skills Building
    • Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse
    • Talk to Someone (Crisis Hotline Numbers)
    • 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

    Make a Counseling Appointment

    Dahlonega & Blue Ridge 

    706-867-4402 ext.1

    Gainesville

    706-867-4402 ext. 2

    Oconee

    706-867-4402 ext. 3

    Cumming

    706-867-4402 ext. 4

    Assessment/Counseling: 

    The Dahlonega, Gainesville, Oconee and Cumming campuses provide counseling and referral to students who experience problems with their use of alcohol and other drugs (including prescription drugs, nicotine, caffeine, and others). Counselors can also help students who are struggling with other compulsive or addictive behaviors or substances (including pornography and eating disorders). 

    Common Counseling Topics

    • Depression
    • Adjusting to college
    • Disordered Eating (bingeing, purging, restricting)
    • Sexual Orientation & Gender Issues
    • Cultural & Ethnic identity and acculturation
    • Anger Management
    • Military and Deployment issues
    • Relationship issues, conflict, loss
    • Sexual Dysfunction
    • Rape/Sexual Assault
    • Drug & Alcohol Abuse & Addiction
    • Grief, Loss, Separation
    • Academic confusion & indecision
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