Student Care and Counseling

Overview

Mental Health is an Important Issue

One that should be taken seriously.

As Christians, we consider it a privilege to bear one another’s burdens — emotionally and spiritually.

At Liberty, providing ways for you to develop self-care habits or coping skills for anxiety, depression, or addiction is not optional. It’s essential. Ensuring that you can easily access support services is just 1 of the ways we create a culture of caring.

You’ll have one dedicated peer leader* to every 5 students on your residence hall, and professional counseling services available through the Dean of Students office. Whether you need a shoulder to cry on or a seasoned counselor, you’ll find people ready to listen and support you.

*Peer leaders include Resident Assistants (RA), Resident Shepherds (RS), and Community Group Leaders (CGL).

Student Counseling Services (SCS)

Get the Support You Need Through Student Counseling Services

If you find that you’re going through a tough time, having an immediate crisis,* or need help with an ongoing mental health concern, you can get support through Liberty’s SCS.

Services provided include:

  • Emotional wellness workshops
  • Problem-focused sessions
  • Substance abuse counseling
  • Psychoeducational seminars
  • Group counseling
  • Individual counseling
  • Couples or family counseling
  • Mental health crisis services (on-call)
  • Extended counseling with a community provider
  • Psychiatric evaluation with a community provider

*For emergency assistance after office hours, please contact your RD or call the LUPD emergency line at (434) 592-3911.

Counseling Appointments

Connect with the professional and/or the care plan that is most appropriate for you after completing an initial live screening appointment. You’ll fill out an assessment document and a consent form and set an upcoming appointment. We have walk-in appointments located at Green Hall 1830.

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Services

Take the First Step Toward Mental and Emotional Wellness

Prioritizing your mental health is an important part of living well. Liberty University offers confidential mental health screenings, helping you quickly assess whether connecting with a professional could benefit you. Through emotional wellness workshops and supportive group sessions, you can learn practical strategies for managing anxiety and depression, build connections with others who understand your experiences, and grow stronger in your personal and spiritual well-being.

Mental Health Screening

Because mental health is a key part of your overall well-being, it’s good to find out if you should connect with a mental health professional. A brief screening is the quickest way to do this. This is completely anonymous and confidential. Immediately following the brief screening questionnaire, you’ll see your results, recommendations, and key resources. Taking this simple first step could help you gain clarity and connect with the support you need.
Take Your Screening

Emotional Wellness Workshops

These fast-paced, 3-session seminars are designed to address a variety of mental health concerns. You can participate in the Anxiety Toolbox workshop to gain lifelong tools for managing anxiety-triggering situations or attend the Getting Unstuck workshop to develop skills for recognizing and managing symptoms of depression. Each seminar is focused on increasing understanding and equipping you with practical strategies for improved mental wellness.
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Group Support

We offer a variety of supportive group services to help you navigate personal challenges and find community. These include a certified group for those experiencing stress related to eating or body image and workshops that support individuals in recovery from substance use by building skills and sharing resources. Students can also participate in a counseling group focused on reducing social anxiety or join a group designed to encourage moments of stillness and reflection in God’s presence.
Current Groups

Testimonials

Going through counseling gave me renewed peace, joy, and hope in my life. I struggled with a lot of anxiety and fear after going through natural disasters while living in South Asia. With counseling, I was able to work though traumatic events and memories in a safe and healthy way. I found freedom from the panic attacks, anxiety, and nightmares that used to invade my life.

— Student who received Liberty University’s Counseling Services,

Student Counseling Services creates an environment where you feel welcomed. I think there is already a stigma about counseling, and it was beneficial to me to know that it was normal; it made me feel safe.

— Student who received Liberty University’s Counseling Services,

My counselor is amazing, and I felt very comfortable meeting with her. She really understood my issues and helped me analyze how to fix them. She met me on my level and spoke my language. I can see a difference in myself in the last session from the very first session I attended. I am very happy and proud of what my counselor has helped me do.

— Student who received Liberty University’s Counseling Services,

Title IX

Speak Up and Find Support Through Liberty’s Title IX Office

If you or someone you know have a concern about sexual harassment, sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, or retaliation, our Speak Up campaign through the Title IX office can connect you with help right away.

Liberty University complies with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits all forms of sex-based discrimination. This includes:

  • Sexual harassment
  • Sexual violence
  • Sexual exploitation
  • Stalking
  • Intimate partner violence

CARE Team

See Something Concerning? The CARE Team Is Here to Help

Your voice can make the difference.

What you see matters. Be a difference-maker and help protect our university community by speaking up when you notice something out of the ordinary.

If you observe concerning behavior in yourself, a friend, or a classmate, report it to the Liberty University CARE Team to be resourced appropriately.

Examples may include, but are not limited to:

  • Absence of reasonable self-care habits (decrease in hygiene, lack of sleep, lack of eating, etc.)
  • Concerning written media (social media, coursework, etc.)
  • Depression/anxiety
  • Mental health hospitalization
  • Noticeable change in mood or behavior
  • Repeated and/or escalating disruption (classroom, residence hall, etc.)
  • Suicidal/homicidal thoughts or ideations
  • Verbal or written threat to harm self or others
  • Violation(s) of the Liberty Way

Questions?

If you’ve got questions about our counseling services, or you’re interested in setting up an appointment, please reach out to us. We’re here to help!

Office Hours

  • Monday-Friday | 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
  • Closed Tuesdays for Staff Meeting | 1:45-3 p.m.
  • Closed Wednesdays for Convocation | 10:15-11:45 a.m.

Our schedule is modified during summer months and semester breaks.

Contact Information

For emergency assistance outside of office hours, please contact your Resident Director (RD) or call the LUPD emergency line at (434) 592-3911.

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