Student Counseling Service - Miami University

How do I make an appointment?

Call (513) 529-4634 during our business hours (8AM to 5PM). The receptionist will arrange for an initial consultation (20-30 mins).

The purpose of the initial consultation is to identify your problems and to explore how to best meet your needs. The counselor that you meet with will explore with you the various options available to you and will help you to make a decision among these options. In an emergency, we work hard to see you as soon as possible.

If you have any questions about any of our services, if you would like to consult about a situation, or if you would like to schedule an appointment, please give us a call.

Suicide Prevention

Visit our suicide prevention page to access information about resources, how to help a friend, suicide warning signs, and other important information.

Noteworthy Information

Stop Sexual Assault

1 in 5 women and 1 in 16 men will be sexually assaulted in college. The Student Counseling Service is here to support students who have been impacted by sexual assault.
SCS offers crisis consultation, on-going counseling, and group therapy for any student who is a survivor of sexual assault. Also, if you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted in the past 96 hours, we encourage you to speak with a counselor to get important safety and medical information or contact Women Helping Women’s 24-hour crisis response line (877) 899-5610.
College Guide

Did you know that 75% of all mental health conditions begin by age 24? That’s why the college years are so critical for understanding and talking about mental health. Click on the picture above for more information on the guide "Starting the Conversation: College and Your Mental Health" developed by NAMI in partnership with The Jed Foundation.
Stay Healthy During Stress

Check out some great tips for finals stress and how to manage it. Under resources take a look at an article by The Jed Foundation provides some tips on how to stay healthy during stressful times.
Pet Therapy

The Student Counseling Service offers Dog Therapy. It is free of charge, every Monday from 2:00 -3:00pm. Just Stop in, the dogs are always happy to see you.
Mental Health Ally Program

Interested in becoming a Mental Health Ally? Do you want training in how to help students in mental health distress? Click here for more information!
Stress-Less Workshop

Everyone feels stress from time to time. We offer weekly 1-hour workshops on managing stress. Students dealing with chronic stress, social or academic anxiety problems (including test anxiety) or physical symptoms of stress (like sleeping problems) can attend to as many sessions as they want.
Frequently Offered Groups

We offer a variety of group therapy experiences during the Fall and Spring semesters. Groups are on a weekly basis and are free of charge. Please call 529-4634 for more information.
Mental Health Screenings

Screenings can provide a quick and easy way to spot the signs of mental illness to help you decide on further evaluation or treatment. The Student Counseling Service offers free screenings that take only minutes to complete.
At Risk Online Training

17% of students say a friend has talked about ending their life. Use the At-Risk online training to learn how to identify, approach, and refer friends expereincing distress including depression, anxiety, and social isolation.