Office of Counseling Services
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Although our office name is Counseling Services, we provide more than our name implies. We offer free and confidential mental health care to registered students, including individual and group counseling, psychiatric services, crisis intervention, and a variety of outreaches and workshops. It is our mission to foster a culture of care, emphasizing better mental health and well-being. We are devoted to helping students resolve stressful circumstances in their lives and equipping you with the tools for a healthy work-life balance so you may reach your personal and academic goals.
The Office of Counseling Services also hosts the Meditation Room, a quiet space for students to practice mindfulness and meditation. Thirty minute sessions in the room can be booked through the Monarch Wellness Portal.
Our services are offered in an atmosphere that is welcoming and respectful of all students regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, or physical status.
Our staff is committed to your success and we look forward to partnering with you to make your college years a satisfying experience.
Learn more about the services offered by the Office Of Counseling Services at ODU.
Current Support for Students
Our Service Delivery Model of Care
We have adopted a flexible step model of care which provides students with the right level of service based on their presenting needs, and offers quick access to services through on-demand, same-day counseling options.
Interested in finding a private practice therapist in the community?
ODU has partnered with Rula who will provide concierge service for ODU faculty, staff, and students. Rula is a mental health referral group that can help you find a high-quality therapist or Psychiatrist who is in-network with your health insurance. Rula's services are open to all Old Dominion Students, Faculty and Staff, and their families, and they have a broad and diverse network of therapists that you can select from. The Rula team will help you find the right mental health provider, understand your insurance benefits, and are available 7 days a week to help you feel supported in your search. Visit Rula's website or contact (323) 205-7088 to begin your search.