Welcome to CCPH

The Center for Counseling and Psychological Health (CCPH) is UMass Amherst's mental health service for undergraduate and graduate students. We offer confidential counseling, psychiatry, group therapy, and 24/7 crisis support, all built around a model of brief and intermittent care. Start where you are.

Find Your Path

Choose the entry point that fits where you are right now.

I'm a Student

Schedule a Let's Talk consult, book an initial appointment, or learn what to expect.

I'm a Parent or Family Member

Learn how to support your student and when to reach out to us.

I'm Faculty or Staff

Recognize distress, refer a student, or find support for yourself.

I'm a Prospective Trainee

Explore our APA-accredited internship and other training opportunities.

I Need Help Now

Call (413) 545-HELP anytime, or see all crisis options.

Fall 2026 Groups and Workshops

See all groups and workshops for the full schedule.

Pet Therapy

Drop-in space • Tuesdays 1–2 p.m., Wednesdays noon–3:45 p.m. • Thursdays 2:30–3:30 p.m. • In person • Drop in anytime

Stress GPS

Workshop • Tuesdays–Fridays 3–4 p.m. • In person and Zoom • Start any week

Trans and Gender-Nonconforming Group (TGNC)

Drop-in • Wednesdays 4:30–5:30 p.m. • In person and hybrid • Trans and gender-nonconforming students • Register to join

What We Offer

A range of services to match where you are in your care.

Individual Counseling

Brief and intermittent counseling tailored to your needs. No formal session limit.

Let's Talk

A free 15-minute virtual consultation with a counselor. No commitment.

Groups and Workshops

Therapy groups, skill workshops, drop-ins, and identity-affirming spaces.

Wellbeing Programs and Events

Free campus events throughout the year, from Thrive Outside to finals week breaks.

Psychiatric Services

Medication evaluation and management. Referral through a clinician.

Couples and Family Therapy

Brief consultation for relationship and family concerns.

Acute Care Program

Intensive brief therapy for crisis stabilization.

Case Management

Resource navigation, care coordination, and referrals to community providers.

Multilingual services available. CCPH offers care in Spanish, Mandarin, Japanese, and Taiwanese in addition to English.

See all services and details →

What Students Say

Each year, students tell us about their experience at CCPH through a short, anonymous survey offered after their sessions. Their feedback helps us keep improving, and it may help you picture what your own visit could feel like.

Students rate their visits 4.8 out of 5.

This year, 97% of students rated their visit a 4 or 5, and 88% gave the top score of 5.

"My therapist was very helpful in navigating a very difficult time in my academic and personal life. My visit to CCPH was 100% satisfactory."

"Unlike many first sessions I have had over the years, our conversation was tailored to getting to know me and offered me a fresh perspective on my issues."

"Taking this process has given me hope, strength, courage, and positive thoughts to keep moving forward."

These figures come from our Patient Experience Survey, a brief, voluntary, anonymous survey offered to students after their sessions during the 2025-26 academic year (517 responses).

Visit, Call, or Connect

📍 Visit

1st floor, Middlesex House
111 County Circle
Amherst, MA 01003-9255

🕐 Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

📞 Call or Connect

Main: (413) 545-2337
Fax: (413) 545-9602
24/7 Crisis: (413) 545-HELP (4357)

Log in to the Patient Portal →

🗺️ Find us on campus

CCPH is located in Middlesex House on County Circle, near the South Residential Area.

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24/7 Crisis Support

🆘 24/7 CRISIS SUPPORT

(413) 545-HELP (4357)

Available anytime, day or night. Walk in Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
You can also text HOME to 741741 (Crisis Text Line) or call 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline).
In a medical emergency, call 911.