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Curry Health Center

Counseling Services Offered

A table outlining counseling services. It lists three types of services: Individual Counseling, Group Therapy, and Urgent Counseling. For Individual Counseling, the first session of the academic year is free, subsequent sessions cost $20, and students may attend up to 6 sessions per semester (12 per year). Group Therapy sessions are free. Urgent Counseling provides the first appointment of the academic year at no charge. Additional details on fees, session limits, and insurance coverage are included.

Individual Counseling

Short-term therapy focused on goals, symptom reduction, and healthy change. May include referrals to other services.

Session Limit & Frequency: Up to 6 sessions per semester, typically every other week.

Cost: $20 per session (first session free; no cost with SHIP)

Group Therapy

Free counseling groups on topics based on student needs; builds skills; support, and community.

Session Limit & Frequency: No session limit

Cost: Free

Urgent Counseling

Same-day or next-day support for crises, worsening symptoms, or safety concerns.

Session Limit & Frequency: Short-term stabilization; may lead to other services.

Cost: $20 per session (first session free; no cost with SHIP)

What to Expect From Counseling

Your First Appointment

  • Please arrive at least 15 minutes early for your first appointment.  When you arrive, please check in at one of the computer kiosks.

    If you are sick the day of your appointment, please call the front desk at 406-243-4712 to get rescheduled or for tele-counseling options.

  • Meet with your counselor to discuss the concerns that brought you to counseling.

  • Talk about your past and current life experiences.

  • Review your coping strategies and self-care skills.

  • Share your goals for counseling.

  • Answer relevant questions about your situation.

Confidentiality

  • Counseling sessions are private and confidential.

  • Your therapist will explain confidentiality at the start of your first session.

Next Steps

  • At the end of your session, you and your counselor will decide on potential next steps together.

  • Counseling is collaborative: your counselor will listen respectfully and support your unique concerns.

Changing Counselors

  • If you feel your counselor isn’t the right fit, you can:

    • Request a change directly with your counselor, or

    • Contact the Counseling Services Front Desk at 406-243-4712.

Our Counseling Approach

  • We provide short-term, goal-focused support to help students address immediate concerns.

  • Services are designed to support counseling and psychotherapy needs so students can thrive during their university experience.

  • If your needs go beyond our scope, we’ll provide referrals to community providers for specialized or long-term care.

How to Schedule an Appointment

New Clients

  • Call the Counseling Services Front Desk at 406-243-4712 to schedule an Initial Consultation, or

  • Use the to request an appointment.

Returning Clients

  • Call Counseling Services at 406-243-4712 and the Front Desk will help schedule your next appointment

Tele-Counseling: Zoom or Phone

If you are located within the state and choose to do a virtual session over Zoom, your counselor will send you a zoom link to your student email.  You can fill out the required paperwork prior to your appointment through the

Instructions on joining a Zoom appointment can be found .

If you choose to meet with your counselor over the phone, please go to the to fill out required paperwork prior to our appointment. Your counselor will call you from a number that may appear as "University" or "Restricted".

Urgent Appointments

If a student has urgent needs and cannot wait for a regular individual counseling appointment or an initial consultation, we can arrange a single-session appointment with the counselor available for urgent cases.  These appointments are usually scheduled for the same day or, in some situations, the following day.  To inquire about these appointments, please call 406-243-4712.