Summer Information & Suggestions from the Counseling Center
The Counseling Center is closed for the summer months starting on May 31st. It will be open once you return on campus in August. If questions arise before the beginning of the semester the Director, Claudia Werner, will be available by phone or email starting July 14th at 865-981-8035 or counseling@maryvillecollege.edu. Below is a link of counseling options and resources over the summer months
Teletherapy through Uwill
Uwill gives enrolled students – residential and commuters – access to a 365/24/7 support line and mental telehealth care for free. Students are able to talk to licensed providers from their smartphone or any web-enabled device. Licensed providers are available for virtual therapy and offer mental health support via phone, chat, or secure video visits. Registering online is recommended as a first step so you can familiarize yourself with the system and process. Visit the portal to create your account, schedule an appointment with a counselor, or use their crisis number if you need to talk to someone sooner.
Be Intentional about Time to Rest
Reflect on what activities help you feel rested. Do you like being in nature? Do you enjoy curling up to read a book? Do you need to catch up on sleep or nap?
Do Something Active
Moving your body for at least 30 minutes a day can be good for both your physical and mental health. Try a new activity like yoga, a dance class, or walking at the park.
Spend Time with your Social Support
Be intentional about making plans with your friends and loved ones over break. Give someone a call. Plan something fun and invite someone to join you.
Information / Resources
Listed below are additional resources to help you over the summer months. Since we will be closed during the summer, we want to make sure you have the information you need.
Insurance
If you have insurance, you can look on the back of the card for the mental health number and go through the process of finding in-network therapists/psychiatrists in your area.
Community Mental Health Centers
If you don’t have insurance and would prefer in-person therapy, check to see if you have a community mental health center in your area. For example, the McNabb Center is a community mental health center for this Blount, Knox, Loudon, Monroe, and Sevier Counties. Their number is 800-255-9711.
Crisis Information/Support
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
988
National Suicidal Prevention Hotline
Call 1-800-273-8255 or visit 988lifeline.org
TN Suicide Prevention Text Line
Text “TN” to 741741 to be connected with a crisis counselor
Blount, Knox, Loudon, Monroe, and Sevier Counties Mobile Crisis Unit (McNabb Center):
They have multiple options for those that need extra help
Phone: 865-637-9711 or 865-539-2409
Other resources are available on our resources page. Please feel free to use any of the information given.
Next Semester Counseling
The Counseling Center will be open again once you return for the Fall semester. Please go to the “schedule an appointment” page to schedule a visit when you return.
