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    Courtney Morshed
    Last updated: May 31, 2024
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    The SOA has a dedicated Counselor in Residence (CARE Counselor), Lauren Sanchez.

    The CARE Counselor is available to help with a variety of issues, such as stress, test anxiety, racing thoughts, feeling unmotivated, and anything else that might be getting in your students’ way.

    The videos previously shared in a faculty meeting are here and here.

    CARE Counseling at the School of Architecture

    Located in SUTTON 2.126A

    Lauren Sanchez, MSW, LCSW

    THREE ways for students to contact Lauren:

    • Leave a message with your EID at  512.471.3115

    • Call the CMHC at 512.471.3515 and ask for a CARE appointment with Lauren

    • Walk-In Office hour, Wednesdays from 1-2 – SUT 2.126A

    Individual Counseling Services

    • Meet with a student to assess mental health needs and discuss treatment options. (no charge)

    • Individual counseling sessions, typically with a six-session limit. Students with significant barriers to services and high acuity may receive additional sessions.

    • This is a FREE session for students. Students incur a $25 charge for not showing up to an individual counseling session or for giving less than 24 hours’ notice before cancelling.

    • Fees show on What I Owe as “health services charge”.

    • Students may pay on the date of service at student financial services to avoid the charge going on What I Owe.

    • The counseling center will work out payment plans with students who have financial barriers.

    • Case management: this is meeting with a student to assess their resources and help them find assistance in the community. (no charge)

    Referrals

    If you think a student might benefit from meeting with a counselor:

    • Let them know that there is someone in the college who works with students and that you would like to make a referral.

    • Complete a referral form here: http://tinyurl.com/CAREarch

    Consultations

    • For an urgent consultation regarding a student in crisis, knock on Lauren’s door in SUT 2.126A. Please interrupt if it is urgent. For other consultations, Lauren can be reached at 512.471.3115.

    • If you are concerned about a student, please call Lauren or email to set up a time to talk. Due to HIPPA considerations please do NOT email Lauren identifying information.

    • If you are unable to reach Lauren, walk the student to the Counseling and Mental Health Center, 5th floor SSB. Let them know you are coming at 512.471-3515.

    For students at imminent risk of injury/harm call 911

    Students in crisis may seek support through CMHC’s crisis line at (512) 471-CALL (2255)

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