Resources
University Center, Room 128
(423) 425-4438
@utccounselingcenter
Please email [email protected] for general inquiries. To schedule an appointment or for more immediate assistance during business hours, contact 423-425-4438. For emergencies after hours, contact 423-425-CARE or call 911.
Below are self-help and campus resources:
Campus Resources
On-campus resources our counselors commonly recommend to students:
- Mocs Recovery Center | Substance use, process addictions, eating disorders, mental health concerns, etc.
The Mocs Recovery Center provides support for students in all forms of recovery using a continuum of care model (prevention, treatment, and recovery) for substance use disorders, process addictions, eating disorders, and mental health concerns. The center provides the following programs and services:
- SMART Recovery
- Pizza Nights
- Sober Tailgates
- Retreats
- Individual and Group Therapy
- Outdoor Activities
- Meditation
- Coffee Hours
- Academic Support
- Disability Resource Center | Accommodations for qualifying disabilities, including mental health conditions (e.g., Autism, ADHD)
The Disability Resource Center works with students who have qualifying disabilities, including mental health conditions such as Autism and ADHD, to have an equitable educational experience. Our counselors often refer students to their application form to begin the process of meeting with an access coordinator to assess their needs. The DRC provide the following services:
- Testing center for exam accommodations (e.g., low stimulation testing rooms)
- Advocacy for equal access
- Sensory spaces in their center and around campus
- Survivor Advocacy Services | Students impacted by gender-based violence (relationship violence, sexual violence, stalking, etc.)
The Survivor Advocacy Services located in the Center for Women and Gender Equity office provide the following services for survivors of sexual assault, relationship violence, stalking, or other forms of gender-based violence:
- Process Discussion: Advocates can meet to discuss what to expect when reported, seeking other, services, or accessing resources.
- Court Accompaniment: Clients can request that an advocate accompany them to court dates, including general sessions and hearings.
- Orders of Protection: Advocates connect clients with Legal Aid of East Tennessee and assist in filing for Orders of Protection.
- Safety Planning: Create a personalized plan to help survivors prepare and respond to an incident or abusive environment.
- Resource Referrals: Advocates can assist with referrals so that accessing other services is easier.
- Meeting Assistance: Advocates can join meetings to help assist clients when reporting an incident or connecting with other resources.
- Student Outreach and Support | Case management, basic needs services, and assistance with circumstances impacting academics
The Office of Student Outreach & Support (SOS) provides case management, basic needs services, and general support for students experiencing a disruption to their normal academic studies due to physical or mental health concerns, personal or family concerns, and other issues that may arise.
Students facing any sort of challenge or crisis may benefit from the services provided by SOS. Examples include, but are not limited to:
- Academic adjustment or performance
- Attempted suicide or thoughts of suicide
- Class and work absence notifications
- Death of a friend or family member
- Family emergency
- Financial insecurity
- Food insecurity
- Hate/bias-related incidents
- Hospitalization
- Housing insecurity or other issues
- Interpersonal violence or stalking
- Mental health concerns
- Missing or unresponsive student
- On and off-campus resource referrals
- Physical illness/injury/assault
- Pregnancy and parenting support
- General Support
- Center for Wellbeing | Health & wellness coaching, substance use screenings, case management, mental health awareness, etc.
The Center for Wellbeing is a resource recommended to students interested in exploring ways to improve their overall wellness. They provide the following services:
- Mental Health Awareness
- Suicide Prevention
- Substance Use Education and Prevention
- Sexual Assault, Dating and Domestic Violence, and Stalking Prevention
- Support and programming for students in recovery
- Physical Health, Sexual Health, and Nutrition
- Student of Concern | Referral form for students concerned about someone exhibiting concerning behavior
The Student of Concern referral form is a resource for those concerned about a peer who begins exhibiting the following:
- Acts significantly out of character
- Acts in a way that causes alarm
- Displays unhealthy or dangerous patterns of behavior
Self-Help Resources
Need a place to start, but not sure where? See below for self-help resources, such as informational handouts, self-assessments, and worksheets.
- ADHD/Autism
Embrace Autism offers education about symptoms, strengths, and challenges individuals with ADHD, AuDHD, and Autism Spectrum Disorder may exhibit, as well as self-assessment tools for those who are curious about a diagnosis.
What is ADHD? - Informational handout (PDF)
Tips for Managing ADHD - Informational handout (PDF)
ADHD Management Checklist - Printable checklist
Create an ADHD Focus Plan - Printable worksheet
- Anxiety
What is Anxiety? This resource provides information about symptoms, types of anxiety, anxiety avoidance, and recommendations for managing anxiety.
This Anxiety Self-Assessment is free, confidential, and scientifically validated.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder Self-Screening Tool
This Anxiety Coping Skills worksheet provides 4 of the most commonly used techniques used to cope with anxiety.
Create an Emotion Log to track anxiety triggers, behaviors, and outcomes.
Check out this Anxiety Workbook for more information and self-exploration about your anxiety.
- Depression
What is Depression? This resource provides a thorough and comprehensive look at how to define depression, different types of depressive disorders, and how to cope with depression.
Depression Self-Screening Tool - free, confidential, and scientifically validated.
Check out this Depression Coping Skills sheet for tips and tricks on coping with depression.
Read about how your thoughts and behaviors could be creating a Cycle of Depression.
Learn more about Behavioral Activation skills to explore how you can improve motivation.
Complete this Depression Self-Guided Workbook.
Download this Gratitude Journal to begin challenging negative thinking patterns.
Log your moods in this Weekly Mood Chart to see if symptoms correlate with an external factor (e.g. sleep, eating, etc.)
Read here to learn about how you can support someone experiencing depression.
- Eating and Body Image Concerns
Eating Disorder Self-Assessment
Body Image Information Sheet [PDF]
Schedule an Assessment at Focus Treatment Center
- Relationships & Communication
Is Your Relationship Healthy? See where your relationship sits on the relationship spectrum.
Take a free Online Relationship Course to strengthen your relationship.
Use this Conflict Resolution Script & Worksheet as a guide for tough conversations.
- Stress Management & Wellness
Click here to read about physical, emotional, and behavioral symptoms of excessive stress.
Take a Self-Care Assessment!
Identify stressors in your life by completing this Stress Exploration Worksheet.
Wanting to create a Stress Management plan? Download this worksheet!
Read this article on Time Management Tips.
Sleep heavily impacts our feelings of day-today wellness - check out how you can improve your sleep hygiene here.
- Suicidal Thoughts
What are the warning signs that someone might be suicidal? Read here.
What To Do When You Think Someone is Suicidal: A Guide to taking Action
5 Action Steps to Help Someone Having Thoughts of Suicide
Create a Safety Plan to understand your personal red flags and know when to seek help. In less dire situations, coping skills might be enough. This handout includes a space to list who to can reach out to (whether a friend, family member, or professional). This safety plan comes with several phone numbers for suicide hotlines in the United States, including one for the deaf and hard of hearing.
Call UTC's Care Line (423-425-2273). This is a 24/7 resource that connects you with a counselor who will listen and provide guidance.
- Substance Use
About Drug Misuse and Addiction
Top 10 Things Everyone Should Know About Addiction
Take this Self-Assessment to identify your personal drinking patterns, potential risks, and campus resources.
This Substance Abuse Assessment is free, anonymous, and can be used to learn about the severity of your or a loved one's potential substance addiction.
Note: AS A STATE INSTITUTION, UTC IS UNABLE TO ENDORSE ANY THIRD PARTY SERVICES. UTC makes no representation on the quality of any services made available by third parties. Any inquires for services offered or provided through third-party, must be directed to such third-party. UTC excludes to the fullest extent by law, all liability for any third-party services.