Behavioral Health Services

HOURS

  • Mental Health
  • Mon - Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm

CONTACT

  • Behavioral Health Appointment

    (301) 314-8106

  • Emergency

    911

Send a secure message

Welcome to the Behavioral Health Service

College is an exciting time of opportunities and self discovery, however, there are times when students may struggle with depression, anxiety and other mental health illnesses that require medical attention.

The Behavioral Health Service provides confidential services for registered UMD students including medication evaluation and management, crisis intervention, and psychotherapy.  We can also consult with the broader UMD campus community as needed.

Our team is staffed with licensed clinicians, including psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and psychotherapists who are available to assist with a variety of mental health conditions. 

The Behavioral Health Service is located on the second floor of the Health Center.If you are experiencing a psychiatric emergency call 911 or go to your nearest hospital emergency department.

Current patients may contact their therapist or prescriber by leaving a secure message at myuhc.umd.edu or calling (301) 314-8106 for refills or other concerns.

Please complete and submit the UMD Behavioral Health Services Informed Consent for Teletherapy/Telehealth form below:

Informed Consent for Teletherapy/Telehealth

Confidentiality

Privacy of records

The University Health Center keeps medical records in compliance with professional, legal and ethical guidelines.  Other than authorized staff, no one will have access to records unless the patient provides permission in writing. Mental Health Service records will not become a part of the patient's academic file and even the fact that the patient has come to the Mental Health Service will not be disclosed without the patient's permission.

Emergency disclosure of information

Exceptions to confidentiality include: imminent danger to self or others, patient records subpoenaed by a court, or in accordance with Maryland state laws regarding child abuse.

Questions about confidentiality

Effective mental health treatment requires an atmosphere of trust.  Please raise any questions about our confidentiality policy with your clinician.

Concern about a student

If you are concerned about the mental health of a University of Maryland, College Park student, please contact us.  Please note that because of confidentiality, we cannot release any information about students in our care, however we can provide general guidance and listen to any information or concerns you wish to share with us.