Mental Health and Counseling
Telephone: 203-432-0290
Hours: weekdays from 8:30 a.m - 5:00 p.m.; after hours and on weekends, emergency care is available through the Urgent Care Department: 203-432-0123
Location: 17 Hillhouse Ave., 3rd Floor
Our services | Appointments | Our staff | FAQs
Our services
Mental health and counseling services are available at Yale University Health Services (YUHS), 17 Hillhouse Avenue (3rd floor), New Haven. The department is committed to caring for the psychological concerns of undergraduate, graduate, and professional school students. Care is provided by mental health professionals - psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, and clinical social workers.
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Appointments
Appointments are generally available from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. weekdays. Appointments can be scheduled by calling the department (203-432-0290) between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. or come in person to our 3rd floor office during those hours.
How to Make an Appointment
- Call the Mental Health and Counseling receptionists at 203-432-0290 or walk in on the 3rd floor of YUHS, 17 Hillhouse Ave
- Regular offices hours are 8:30-5 on weekdays
- The receptionist will ask if you are an enrolled student and if you've ever been seen in Mental Health & Counseling before
- An appointment will be made for an initial evaluation within a few days of contacting the department or the same day in an urgent situation. During this session, the clinician will discuss your concerns and treatment options. These include counseling, short-term therapy, group therapy, couples and marriage counseling, alcohol and drug counseling, sex counseling and medication when appropriate. Therapy groups usually address a range of issues, but some may have a particular focus such as eating concerns or bereavement. Sexual assault support groups are also available.
Our staff:
| Chief Psychiatrist: | Lorraine Siggins, M.D. |
| Clinical Director: | Howard Blue, M.D. |
