You belong. You matter. You don’t have to do college alone.
Meet your Embedded Therapist

Housing and Residential Communities is partnering with the Counseling Center to provide on-campus mental health support through Embedded Therapist Mary Smith, who offers counseling services directly within the residence halls.
Schedule a free 30-minute same-day single session
Password: azq274
August Challenge: Find Your Place
- Attend a residence hall event
- Introduce yourself to a neighbor
- Join a student organization
- Eat a meal with someone
- Ask for support when you need it
Homesickness support group
Home-ish: Finding a Home Away From Home
Coming soon!
60-Second reset
Take one minute:
- Put both feet on the floor.
- Take 3 slow breaths.
- Name 3 things you can see.
- Name 2 things you can hear.
- Ask yourself: “What do I need right now?”
Small moments of grounding can make a big difference.
This Month’s Wellness Focus
Missing home is a normal. Try:
- Check in with someone from home
- Meet someone new
- Explore campus
- Create a comforting routine
- Reach out when you need support
Remember: Missing home is okay—you can miss home and still find your place here.
Need support?
UA Counseling Center
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.: Call 205-348-3863
After hours: Call 205-348-5454 and ask to speak with the on-call counselor