What is Comet Chat?

This program is designed to be a drop-in program at the Res Hall-North that offers brief-consultations. It is for students here at UTD who may want to talk to a mental health professional from the Student Counseling Center to get their perspective on current concerns. This program is not designed to replace counseling or other mental health interventions; however it is to give students the space to connect with professionals that could can offer solutions, support, and resources.

Comet Chat consultations are

Free

Confidential

Informal

Does not require an appointment and come on a first come-first serve basis

Comet Chat benefits students who are:

not sure what counseling is and want to get more information on the counseling process.

not interested in ongoing counseling but would like a brief consultation from a professional.

concerned about a friend and would like support and guidance.

interested in resources in the community or on campus.

*Comet Chat is not for:

Students who are having a mental health or medical emergency/crisis.

Students wanting psychiatric services.

Students who are interested in ongoing counseling, group counseling, or couple counseling

*Students would need to follow up at the Student Counseling Center at the Student Service Building location (SSB 4.600) Student Affairs Building

If you are having a mental health crisis you can call the 972-UTD-TALK or 911 24 hrs a day/7 days a week

Location

Residence Hall North Location (RHN 2.0S3)

Hours

Mon, Wed, Thurs from 1 pm - 4 pm.

The following services are available at the Student Counseling Center: