University Health and Counseling Welcomes You!

By University Health and Counseling

Welcome new and returning USM students, staff, and faculty! We hope you had a healthy and safe summer and are ready to launch into another season of learning.  With that in mind, we wanted to make you all aware of what Health & Counseling Services (UHCS), an integrated program that promotes wellness for both mind and body, has to offer our students. 

Services provided by our health and counseling practitioners will be billed, and most insurances are accepted. Uninsured students may access a sliding fee scale and will not be denied services. *Lab, imaging, and ancillary testing are billed separately by the outside provider.  

 

Health Services

• We have two health clinic locations offering both in-person and telehealth visits to our students:
  • Gorham: The health center is co-located (with counseling) at 156 Upton Hall.  We are open Monday through Friday, 8-4:30 (with the exception of Tues hours being 1pm-5pm).  Phone:  207-780-5411.  Fax:  207-780-4911. 
  • Portland: The health center is located at 008 Sullivan Gym (basement level).  We are open Mon, Wed & Fri, 8-4:30. Phone: 207-780-4701. Fax:  207-780-4911. 
  • After Hours: for after-hours emergencies, dial 911.  

• Our staff is comprised of nurse practitioners (including a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner whose practice includes medication management), physician consultant, medical assistant, administrative support team members, residents from MaineHealth, and student workers.
• Comprehensive primary care services offered include, but are not limited to:
  • Acute care (sick/injury)
  • Physical exams & sports physicals
  • Chronic illness management
  • Contraceptive services
  • STD/I & HIV testing
  • Immunizations / Flu Shots
  • Medications
  • Lab services
  • Travel consultations
  • Self-care guidance/advice
  • Smoking cessation
  • Referrals to community resources
  • For more information visit our website at: https://mycampus.maine.edu/group/usm/health-services
  • Like us on Instagram/Facebook!

 

Counseling Services

 

• We have three locations offering both in-person and telehealth (when appropriate) visits to students:
  • Gorham: Counseling Services is co-located with Health Services at 156 Upton Hall.  We are open Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm (with the exception of Tuesday hours being 1:00pm-4:30pm).

• Phone:  207-780-4050  Fax:  207-780-5034. 

• Portland: Counseling Services is located at 105 Payson Smith Hall. We are open Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm (with the exception of Tuesday hours being 1:00pm-4:30pm).
  • Phone:  207-780-4050  Fax:  207-780-5034. 
• After Hours: For after-hours mental health support and crisis services, call Opportunity Alliance at 207-774-4357, or dial 911.  

• Our staff is comprised of licensed clinical psychologists, consulting psychiatrists, licensed professional counselors, licensed alcohol and drug counselors, counseling and psychology interns offering free care, graduate assistants, and administrative support staff.
  • We are also excited to welcome our new Director of Counseling! Kate Metzler, LCPC, comes to USM with 15+ years of clinical and supervisory experience in the mental health counseling field, most recently as Director of School Counseling at KIPP Academy Lynn Collegiate. Welcome, Kate!
• We treat individuals who may struggle with a variety of mental health concerns, such as:
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Sleep difficulties
  • Loneliness
  • Perfectionism
  • Identity exploration
  • Adjustment and life transitions
  • Social or relationship challenges
  • Trauma
  • Coping strategies and stress management
  • Time management
  • Substance use

• We also have varying workshops and group offerings throughout the year. Previous offerings include:
  • Women’s Support Group
  • Men’s Support Group
  • Grief and Loss Group
  • All Recovery Group
  • Managing Anxiety
  • Building Healthy Relationships
  • Sleep Hygiene
  • Mindfulness

 

• • Comprehensive services also include:
    • Assessment
    • Substance use screening and counseling
    • Referral for medication management and evaluation
    • Consultation to staff and faculty
    • Suicide prevention and substance use prevention
    • Recovery Oriented Collegiate Center (ROCC): a place on campus to gather and build community, join a peer support group, meet like-minded friends, and engage in fun, substance-free activities
      • Portland: Located on the second floor of Sullivan Gym 

• Gorham: Located on campus at 149 State Street – (white farmhouse)

• • • • Want more information? Find the ROCC online at: https://usm.maine.edu/recovery-oriented-campus-center/
      • Follow the ROCC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ROCCatUSM

and Instagram: @usm_rocc

• For more information about Counseling Services, visit our website at https://usm.maine.edu/counseling-services/. 

 

We look forward to meeting you, working with you, and supporting you on your journey.