Counseling Services
College can be one of the most exciting times of your life — but with that excitement can come some new stressors. 有时, balancing your responsibilities, 的关系, and personal needs can become a juggling act — increasing your stress, 焦虑, and other mental health concerns. Navigating these struggles alone can be difficult, but help is always here at UB. Our free on-campus counseling services provide the wellness-based support you deserve, helping you achieve the balance necessary to make the most of your college years.
Accessing counseling services — right on campus
At University of Bridgeport, your wellness is what matters the most. Whether you’re a part-time, 全职, 本科, or graduate student studying on campus or online, UB has your back. We offer free in-person and virtual counseling services to all currently enrolled students, 教师, and staff at any time of need. Located on the 2nd floor of Carstensen Hall, our counseling team is equipped to address the concerns of diverse learners from all backgrounds — providing support for needs ranging from academic success to 焦虑 and depression.
Make an appointment by calling 203-576-4454, stopping by Carstensen Hall, or emailing Counseling Services at
Submit a Student of Concern Report
Professional services
Whether you’re seeking a mental health screening or regular therapy sessions, our counseling staff is here to help. 我们提供:
- Crisis intervention
- 团体治疗
- Individual therapy
- Mental health screenings
- Outreach programs
- Psychiatric services
- Referral services
Types of counseling available
At UB, our highly trained counselors are ready to address a wide range of student concerns. We provide support and therapy for:
- Stress, Worry, or Anxiety
- Relationship Issues
- Identity Issues
- Overcoming Depression and Despair
- Adjusting to University Life
- Roommate Difficulties
- Isolation and Loneliness
- Suicidal Thoughts and Behavior
- Alcohol and Drugs
- 性侵犯
- Difficult Past Experiences
- Coping with Death and Grief
- Health, Diet, and Body Image
- Academic Stress
- 自信
- Separation from Family and Other Family Issues
If you are dealing with any of these issues, or any others, you are not alone. It takes courage to make the first step toward accepting help. Contact us today if you would like to make an appointment.
Emergency support services
During our office hours, emergencies are handled immediately. In the event of an evening or weekend emergency, on-campus students can dial 4911, and their therapist will be notified. Off-campus students in crisis should dial 911.
Additional resources
- Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741741
- Suicide Prevention Hotline: call 988
- National Referral Services for Local Resources: call 211
UB statement of confidentiality
All counseling sessions are confidential, including information related to session attendance, information exchanged in counseling, and records kept by Counseling Services. No information pertaining to counseling sessions will be included in academic records or job placement files. 学生 who wish to authorize the release of information can do so only with expressed written consent.
- When Counseling Services’ staff believe an individual presents an imminent danger to him/herself or others.
- When the life or safety of an identifiable person is at risk.
- When Counseling Services’ staff believes that a child or vulnerable adult is being subjected to abuse, 忽视, or exploitation.
- When a court of law mandates or subpoena’s information.
Counseling Services is subject to Connecticut privacy laws and ethical codes of the National Association of Social Workers, the American Counseling Association, and the American Psychiatric Association. If you have specific questions about our policies on confidentiality, please ask a staff counselor, the consulting APRN, or the director of Counseling Services.
Contact Counseling Services
- 电话203‑576‑4454
- 电子邮件counselingservices@zzangao.com
Carstensen Hall, 2nd Floor
174 University Ave
Bridgeport, CT 06604