Housing and Residential Communities is excited to announce a partnership with the Counseling Center to offer mental health support to students living on campus. Through this partnership, we are introducing an Embedded Therapist, Mary Smith, who will offer dedicated counseling services directly within the residence halls.
Starting college is an exciting time filled with new experiences and challenges. For students living on campus, the transition can sometimes feel overwhelming as you adapt to a new environment.

Services Offered
Counseling services are confidential and provided as part of the Counseling Center’s offerings.
Students can schedule a regular counseling appointment through the Counseling Center or opt for a 30-minute same-day session with Mary for immediate, brief consultations. To access the same-day session, students will need to use the password AZQ274.
Same-day sessions with Mary are available in 30-minute intervals during the following days:
- Tuesdays, 9–11 a.m.
- Thursdays, 1–3 p.m.
- Fridays, 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
If none of the above days or times work, students can call the Counseling Center at 205-348-3863 to schedule an appointment.
InfoNeed help after hours?
Call the UA Police Department at 205-348-5454 and ask to speak with the on-call counselor when the center is closed. You may also text BAMA to 741-741 to text with a trained volunteer.