Counseling at UCC

Our clinical services connect students with appropriate mental health and substance use services that support their academic and personal goals.

Upcoming Green Tag Training - Staff/Faculty Suicide Prevention Trainings

This training includes information on recognizing signs of mental health distress, understanding risk factors, and knowing how to intervene effectively.

Our goal is to line up with the Green Bandana student campaign by educating staff and faculty on suicide prevention, enhancing their ability to support students, and fostering a campus-wide culture of mental health awareness and support.

Types of Counseling and Support

Individual Counseling
Couples Counseling
Consultative Services
Group Counseling
Case Management
Substance Use Counseling
Crisis Session (same day appointments)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Treatment Manual or the Science-based Treatment, Accountability, and Risk Reduction for Sexual Assault (STARRSA)

Evaluations

FAA Aviation Psychological Evaluation
ADHD and Learning Disability Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations
Alcohol and Drug Evaluations
Personal Evaluations (Referred by Community Standards)

Workshops

Green Bandana
Emotional First Aid
Suicide Prevention Training
Managing Stress
Others upon request

Counseling FAQs

How do I get started with counseling services at UCC?

All students enrolled in the current semester can call UCC at 701.777.2127 to schedule an Initial Assessment to discuss their presenting concerns and the services available to them.You are also able to schedule your first appointment through the UND Health Portal.

How much do counseling sessions cost?

All of our basic services (Individual Counseling, Group Counseling and Workshops, Emergency Counseling Sessions, Personal Evaluations, and Case Management) are covered under student fees.

Our enhanced services (BASICS, Substance Use Prevention and Intervention (SUPI) , and Alcohol and Drug Evaluations) do have fees associated with the appointments. Please see Substance Use for the most up to date information.

How long is a typical session?

Each session lasts about 45-50 minutes.