Counseling & Testing Center
- 337-482-6480
- counseling@louisiana.edu
- Saucier Wellness Center, OK Allen Hall.
Mental Health Resources at a Glance
Find mental health support in one place with a curated list of campus, community and national resources designed to connect you with care when you need it.
Mental health and well-being are essential to learning, growth and success at the Â鶹AV. The Counseling and Testing Center is committed to supporting students through compassionate, confidential and accessible care. Mental Health Resources at a Glance brings together on-campus services as well as local and national support options so you can quickly find the help that fits your needs, whether you are seeking ongoing care, short-term support or immediate assistance.
As a student, faculty, or staff member at Â鶹AV, you have access to unlimited counseling services free of charge at the Counseling & Testing Center during business hours. Schedule a counseling session by stopping by the Saucier Wellness Center in OK Allen Hall or calling us at 337-482-6480. Learn more about available counseling services.
The University has a counselor available 24/7 for emergencies, accessible by calling ULPD at 337-482-6447.
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Students can access Uwill through for 24/7 teletherapy Mental Health Crisis Support available at 833-646-1526, which is answered by a mental health professional.
Student Health Services provides mental health care through medical consultations, psychiatric medication management and coordinated support with counseling and outside providers.
Join other students to talk, listen and feel supported. Follow on Instagram for updates on times and locations for monthly support group meetings.
The Â鶹AV Clinic for Counseling and Personal Development (CCPD) is the clinical training facility for the graduate students of the Department of Counseling. The Clinic for Counseling and Personal Development utilizes graduate level interns and practicum students working under faculty supervision to provide counseling services and community referrals to members of the Acadiana community. Learn more about CCPD »
Join the Â鶹AV student organization NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, and follow on Instagram, for peer support opportunities, events, and more. Email the group at namioncampus@louisiana.edu or join and message on the .
A former racquetball court now serves as the , a dedicated space where students can unwind and recharge. Yoga and meditation sessions are offered in the studio (see the for times), and outside of scheduled sessions, students are welcome to use the calming space for quiet relaxation.
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The QPR mission is to reduce suicidal behaviors and save lives by providing innovative, practical and proven suicide prevention training. To enroll in the QPR Suicide Prevention Course:
- Visit to create a training account using Â鶹AV’s code: UOLL
- Submit your information to receive a User ID and Password
- Login to begin the QPR Suicide Prevention Course
If you are interested in arranging suicide prevention training for you, your organization or your staff, offers QPR and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) two-day training workshops to the public free of charge.
State Resources
Offers counseling on a sliding-pay scale, based on income. Learn more at
If you are interested in arranging suicide prevention training for you, your organization or your staff, offers QPR and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) two-day training workshops to the public free of charge.
Call or text 988 if you are experiencing thoughts of suicide, anxiety, depression, feeling overwhelmed, dealing with a substance use issue/crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress. You can also contact 988 if you are worried about a loved one who may need emotional support.
To chat, visit or text 988. To text with a Spanish-speaking crisis specialist, text AYUDA to 988.
The helpline provides free and confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
National Resources
Text MHA to 741741. Mental Health America is a nationwide organization that provides assistance through this text line. You will be linked to someone who can guide you through a crisis or just provide information.
Call or Text 988. Crisis intervention and free emotional support are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Live online chat is available at 988lifeline.org.
Text CONNECT to 741741. Specialized crisis counselors are just a text message away on this free, confidential 24 hour support line.
Call 1-800-273-8255 or text a message to 838255. Operated by the Department of Veterans Affairs, these services aid veterans and their families who may be in crisis by connecting them with VA responders.