Welcome to CCPH

The Center for Counseling and Psychological Health (CCPH) offers a community of care to UMass Amherst students to help them cope with stress or anxiety, find strategies to overcome challenges, promote mental wellbeing, and succeed in college life and beyond. CCPH services include: workshops and consultations; crisis intervention; brief (generally 3-5 sessions) individual, couples, and group therapy; behavioral medicine; medication management; psychological assessment; suicide prevention training; campus consultation and education; and community referrals. We are open 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday and are also available 24 hours/day for mental health emergencies.

App Resources

We know that technology can help improve your physical health. The same is true for your mental health. Here are a few smart phone apps that our clinicians have found helpful.

Psychological Tips for Managing Coronavirus Concerns

Understandably, you or those around you may have questions and concerns about Coronavirus (COVID-19). The umass.edu/coronavirus page is frequently updated with the latest communications and advisories. If you would find it helpful to talk with a mental health clinician about your concerns, call us at 413-545-2337. In addition, the following tips can help you manage stress and anxiety that may arise in the midst of uncertainty or fears about health and personal safety.

At Home or Off Campus Mental Health Services

Need to access mental healthcare at home or off campus? These resources can assist you in accessing non-UMass affiliated mental healthcare.

Transition of Care Guide

If you received treatment for a mental health condition while in high school or before, there are several things you can do to continue to stay healthy while transitioning to and attending college. These considerations can also be applied to other chronic or ongoing medical conditions.

Hours and Location

Hours

Monday – Friday,
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Emergency on-call services, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Office

Middlesex House
111 County Circle
Amherst, MA 01003-9255

Call: (413) 545-2337

Remote Services

· Prior to your first video session, please submit your CCPH Consent to Telehealth under CCPH Forms in the Patient Portal.

· Log in to your account and click on "Consent to Telehealth;" read and electronically sign.

· Students scheduled for remote check-ins or sessions will receive a secure message via the patient portal with your unique zoom session link and password.

· Don't have an account? Visit the Patient Portal to create one.

Emergency Services

CCPH is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days a year for mental health emergencies.
• In a life-threatening situation, call 911.
• For non-life threatening situations, please call 877-831-7421 to speak to the on-call clinician.

Statements of Support:
For International Students
For Transgender Students

News

Groups and workshops

During the remote learning period we are offering new groups and workshops.

For faculty and staff

CCPH provides services to UMass students. UMass faculty and staff in search of counseling, consultation, and referrals are directed to the Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) or to Optum Services (use access code: Mass4You). Faculty and staff in crisis should contact the CSO Crisis team (413-586-5555) or go to your local emergency room. If you are concerned about a student, start here.

CCPH offers graduate training opportunities

Read job descriptions and learn how to apply.

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