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Emergency Mental Health Resources

Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES)
– part of University Hospital

Services provided:  Emergency care for suicidal, homicidal patients, case
management.  Available for all UC students. 
Names of providers: See link 
Types of Providers:  RNs, social workers, and psychiatrists 
Hours:  24/7
Location: Next to the University Hospital Emergency Department
Cost:  Contracted rates for students with UC Student Health Insurance.  Other
rates based on services and ability to pay. 
How to get an appointment:  Self-referral or referral from a physician. 
Telephone: 513-584-8577.

Counseling Center
Directed by Carol Yoken, Ph.D.,
-part of Student Affairs and Services

Services provided: Counseling for anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, family difficulties, self esteem, adjusting to new situations, physical and sexual assault and abuse, academic difficulties, grief, trauma, and other personal issues. Individual, couple, and group counseling.  Emergency walk-in services for urgent care during regular busines hours.  Consultation to faculty, staff, family, and friends concerned about a student.  Workshops and presentations provided around campus by request. Topics include stress management; balancing school, work, and family responsibilities; communication skills; making and keeping relationships.  Services available to all UC students.  Evaluations for learning disabilities (LD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) available to students referred by the Disability Services Offices at UC; fees are charged for these evaluations.
Types of providers: Experienced, licensed professionals with advanced degrees; closely supervised advanced trainees in mental health fields.
Hours: Monday  9 AM – 6 PM, Tuesday 9:00 AM - 7:PM, Wednesday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00PM.
Location: 316 Dyer Hall
Cost: Initial interview is free.  For subsequent individual and couple counseling appointments, the fee is $60. For students with UC Student Health Insurance, the insurance usually pays $48 and the student’s co-pay is $12.  Some other insurance plans may cover services at the CC. Group counseling is free. Students will be seen despite ability to pay—through a sliding fee arrangement. 
How to get an appointment: Call or come to the center to request services.  There are 2 - 4 initial interview appointments available daily. Emergency walk-in services for urgent care are immediately available during regular business hours.
Telephone: 513-556-0648

UHS Mental Health Clinic,
Directed by Milt Foreman, PhD
- part of University Health Services (UHS)

Services provided:
  Counseling for anxiety, depression, grief, sexual abuse, eating
disorders, bipolar disorders, and personality disorders.  Psychological assessments
for ADHD, cognitive and personality functioning.  Available to students with
UC Student Health Insurance. 
Names of providers: Nancy Finch, LPCC and pre- or post-doctoral trainees
supervised by Dr. Foreman; Dr. David Leonard and 4th years Psychiatry residents.  
Types of Providers:  LPCC, MA, Ph.D., PsyD, MD
Hours:  Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: 333 Richard E. Lindner Center
Cost:  $65 per visit for counseling; $80 for an initial visit with a psychiatrist; $70
for a follow-up visit with a psychiatrist.  UC Student Health Insurance pays $48.
Co-pay of $17, $22, or $32. 
How to get an appointment:  Referral from a UHS physician
Telephone: West campus: 513-556-2564   East Campus: 513-584-4457



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University Health Services
University of Cincinnati Academic Health Center
Richard E. Lindner Center
2751 O'Varsity Way, 3rd Floor
Cincinnati, OH 45221-0010
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