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As a student, faculty, or staff member at Â鶹ҹÊÐ, 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ҹÊÐ 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ҹÊÐ 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.

• Visit  to create a training account using Â鶹ҹÊÐ’s code: UOLL 
• Submit your information to receive a User ID and Password
• Login to begin the QPR Suicide Prevention Course

Not sure how you're feeling? Take a self-assessment survey »

La Louisiane story on mental health »

Self Care Reminders »

Worried about a student?

Â鶹ҹÊÐ is conducting a university-wide to better understand student experiences and strengthen mental health programs, crisis response, and wellbeing support.

You are invited to participate in a brief online survey that takes approximately 12–15 minutes to complete. Your participation is voluntary, and your responses are anonymous. You may skip any question and may stop participating at any time.

Eligibility
• Currently enrolled Â鶹ҹÊÐ students
• Age 18 years or older

To participate,

Some questions address wellbeing and mental health. If you feel distressed while completing the survey, support is available:

• Â鶹ҹÊÐ Counseling & Testing Center: 337-482-6480
• (24/7 support)
• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (call or text 988)
   

Thank you for helping Â鶹ҹÊÐ better support student mental health and wellbeing.

 

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.

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.

The Mental Health Task Force brings together administration, faculty, staff and students from the University to advocate for mental well‑being. Our goal is to identify needs, promote accessible resources and help create a workplace culture where mental health is prioritized, respected and openly supported.  

Dean Patricia Frilot Cottonham, Dean of Students, Task Force Chair
Email: patcottonham@louisiana.edu, Phone: 337-482-6266
Dr. Kristi Anderson, Director of Special Projects, Co-Chair. 
Leads operational integration through SHS, Counseling and Testing, and our healthcare partners.
email: kristi.anderson@louisiana.edu, phone: 337-482-6231
Dr. Gabriela Wilson, Director and Professor, LA Center for Health Innovation, Co-Chair. 
Leads research opportunities and coordinates external funding requests. 
Email: gabriela.wilson@louisiana.edu, Phone: 337-482-0197
Onyeka Nwaezeapu, SGA President, Co-Chair. 
Ensures that Task Force activities and actions are in alignment with students' needs and priorities.
Email: sgapresident@louisiana.edu

Dr. Lisa Broussard, Dean and Professor, Nursing
Phone: 337-482-5654, Email: lisabroussard@louisiana.edu
Dr. Tracy Cross, Dean and Professor, Education
Email: tracy.cross@louisiana.edu, Phone: (337) 482-1026
Dr. Kumer Das Associate, Vice President, Research & Innovation
E-mail: kumer.das@louisiana.edu, Phone: 337-482-1033
Lauren Thibodeaux Emert, Economic and Community Development Director
Email: lauren.emert@louisiana.edu
Cearley Fontenot, Chief Legal Affairs Officer and General Counsel
Email: cearley.fontenot@louisiana.edu, Phone: 337-482-1394
Dr. Kristy Fusilier, Director, Counseling & Testing Center, SLIDDE Coordinator
Email: kristyfusilier@louisiana.edu
Madeline Husband, Chief Administrative Officer, Student Health Center
Phone: 337-482-1335
Dr. Kristen Kahanek, Senior Instructor, Sociology
Email: kristen.kahanek@louisiana.edu, Phone: 337-409-9446
Dr. David Khey, Department Head of Criminal Justice
E-mail: dkhey@louisiana.edu, Phone: 337.482.1249
Dr. Ramesh Kolluru, Interim President
E-mail: president@louisiana.edu
Dr. Dianne Olivier, Associate Vice President, Student & Faculty Excellence
Email: dianne.olivier@louisiana.edu, Phone: 337-482-5308
Dominique Rosado, Research Coordinator, NAMI
Email: dominique@louisiana.edu, Phone: 337-482-6775
Dr. Joseph Salande, Assistant Professor, Psychology
E-Mail: joseph.salande@louisiana.edu, Phone: 337-482-6590
Dr. James Savage, Senior Editorial Director
Email: james.savage@louisiana.edu
Geoffrey Stewart, VP Strategic Impact and Economic Development
Email: gstewart@louisiana.edu, Phone: 337-482-5915
Amy Windsor, Director of Social Media and Engagement
Email: social@louisiana.edu, Phone: 337-991-6060