Welcome to CCPH
Center for Counseling and Psychological Health (CCPH) is an interdisciplinary counseling service, staffed by licensed mental health providers, including social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists and clinical nurse specialists. We provide short term individual, couple’s and group psychotherapy; psychiatric medication consultation and treatment; psychological assessment (testing); behavioral medicine; and crisis intervention services. We are open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and are also available 24 hours a day to provide crisis intervention services and assessment.
Hills North Office Moving to Bartlett in July
At the end of July, the Center for Counseling and Psychological Health (CCPH) will be temporarily moving from Hills North to the second floor (North Wing) of Bartlett Hall. CCPH will provide services from this location through the 2017-18 academic year. CCPH Offices in New Africa House will remain open as usual. Please check this website for updates on the status of the move.
Mental Health Crisis response will relocate to the New Africa House. Anyone seeking urgent assistance from CCPH during weekdays between 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. should go to 415 New Africa House or call (413) 545-2337. On weekdays after 5 p.m., weekends and holidays, call University Health Services (UHS) at (413) 577-5000 and ask for the CCPH clinician on-call. In an emergency call UMPD immediately at (413) 545-3111 or 911.
If you have questions or concerns, please contact us at (413) 545-2337.
Support for International Students
The Center for Counseling and Psychological Health is committed to the welfare and success of all members of our community and offers support through these resources.
Let's Talk will be starting up again in Fall 2017.UMass Amherst Committed to Supporting Transgender Students
While the newest guidance from the federal government rescinds some previous protections for transgender students, UMass Amherst remains committed to supporting its trans students. Our nondiscrimination policy includes “gender identity and expression,” and the university will continue to seek to provide a safe and nondiscriminatory environment for all students, including trans students. We provide access to facilities and respect students’ pronouns and names consistent with their gender identity, even if their education records or identification documents indicate a different sex.
UMass Amherst Chancellor Kumble Subbaswamy emphasizes the campus’ support for transgender individuals, noting, “Our position is simple: We try to provide a supporting and conducive environment for all our students, staff and faculty.“
The university’s commitment reflects related protections in Massachusetts, where lawmakers adopted legislation in 2011 and 2016 that grants anti-discrimination protections to transgender people in the state.
Further information on the university’s commitment to improving the living and learning environments for trans students can be found at: www.umass.edu/newsoffice/article/university-providing-support-trans.
Locations and Hours
127 Hills North
111 Thatcher Road
Amherst, MA 01003-9328
415 New Africa House
180 Infirmary Way
Amherst, MA 01003-9289
Hours:
Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Call: (413) 545-2337 or
(413) 545-0333
You'll be scheduled to talk briefly with a clinician, who will make recommendations based on your needs.
If you are deaf or hard-of-hearing you can utilize the telecommunications relay service offered by Mass Relay. For more information please visit http://www.mass.gov/eopss/agencies/massrelay/
After Hours Information
On weekdays after 5 p.m., weekends and holidays, call University Health Services (UHS) at (413) 577-5000 and ask for the CCPH clinician on-call.
Urgent appointments are usually available within 24 to 48 hours. Emergency services are available 24/7 every day.
During business hours, call the CCPH and ask for the on-call clinician.
Additional Resources
Sexual Assault
The Rape Crisis Services program at the Center for Women and Community provides free and confidential crisis services. More...
24-Hour Crisis Hotline:
(413) 545-0800
CCPH News
Groups and Workshops
We offer many groups and workshops for graduate and undergraduate students. Find one that's right for you.
Change in CCPH Services
To more fully prioritize the needs of students, CCPH no longer accepts new faculty and staff clients for mental health services.
Faculty and staff are encouraged to contact the Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP), a free and confidential counseling, consultation, and referral service.
CCPH Offers Graduate Training Opportunities
Read job descriptions and learn how to apply.
