USU’s Counseling and Psychological Services remote individual counseling and therapy provide support for students who experience:

• Stress & anxiety
• Depression
• Suicidal thoughts*
• Self-harm
• Relationship issues
• Behavioral problems
• Identity issues
• Minority stress
• Negative body image & disordered eating
• Loss & grief
• Trauma

* Call 911 if you are experiencing a mental health emergency.

For 24/7 free and confidential support for people in distress, or prevention and crisis resources, call the National Suicide Prevention Line at 988.

Discussing concerns with an objective professional can help you better resolve personal problems and develop strategies for better problem-solving.

Schedule a Remote Appointment

There are numerous causes to mental and emotional health challenges. In some cases, there could be a chemical imbalance. A psychiatrist can help identify the cause and provide medical treatment options to give you the support you need. 

Psychiatry in-person and remote services are available at USU’s Student Health and Wellness Center.

Schedule an In-Person or Remote Appointment

Workshops ranging from one to two hours are open to students who might be interested in learning more about various topics related to mental health, including:

• Stress & anxiety
• Racing thoughts
• Sadness & depression
• Relationships
• Work/life balance
• Resilience & self-care

Spring Workshops:

• Stress and Anxiety
• Breathing and Health
• Mindful Self-Compassion
• Stress Response
• Body and Mind
• Distress Tolerance
• Greif and Loss
• Racial Trauma

Join a Workshop

Group counseling allows you to explore feelings in a trusting and supportive environment. Groups can be especially helpful if you feel isolated or concerned about how you relate to others. As you hear others' experiences and share yours, you gain support and are able to help other people as well.

Support groups can cover:

• Interpersonal difficulties
• Social anxiety
• Stress & general anxiety
• Sadness & depression
• Unhealthy coping strategies
• Difficulty managing emotions

Spring Topics:

• Understanding Self and Others
• Women's Group
• Mindfullness
• Skills Training

Support Groups:

• Faith Challenges
• LGBTQIA+

Learn More About Support Groups

When it comes to free online and at your own time and pace mental health support, you’re in luck. There are many resources available, including:

• CAPS Self-Guided Resource Library: Access videos and resources for topics including anxiety, depression, stress and time management, eating and body image, and many others.
• ACT Guide: An online self-help program designed by psychologists at USU to foster emotional well-being and help individuals cope with mental health issues. The program is free to USU students for the first six months.
• SafeUT App: The SafeUT Crisis Text and Tip Line app is free and provides 24/7 access to crisis counseling with trained therapists. Get help immediately from trained professionals (available on Apple and Android devices).
• National Suicide Prevention Line: Call 988 for 24/7 free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources, and best practices for professionals.

USU Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) recognizes many of you are suffering from the painful effects of continuing violence against Black people and the systemic racism that pervades our society. Racial trauma and intergenerational trauma have profound effects on mental health and well-being.

CAPS provides resources and support for any emotions you might be feeling from sadness and grief, hopelessness and fear, anger and rage, to hope and empowerment.

Access Resources

The Student Health and Wellness Center, located on the Logan campus, will continue to offer in-person and remote appointments and services to all students. Services include, but are not limited to:

Health

• General medical and urgent care (colds, sore throats, x-rays, etc.)
• Women’s and men’s health
• Physical exams
• Physical therapy

Wellness

• Alcohol and drug education
• Alcohol and narcotics support groups

Nutrition

• Nutrition counseling
• Eating disorders
• Healthy eating and grocery shopping tips
• Weight management

Learn More and Schedule an Appointment

Students near the Logan campus can access nutritious food by ordering online and picking up their order at the selected time slot in TSC 332.

Place an Order

USU Eastern Student Health Services are provided in partnership with Eastern Utah Women's Health and are available to all USU Eastern students, all genders.

Access Health Services

Whether you wish to remain home or are unable to participate in-person, Campus Recreation provides students with access to at-home and remote fitness options, including:

1. Fitness at Home
2. Virtual Campus Rec programs (Fitness and Wellness, Outdoor Programs, Competitive Sports, and Aquatics)

Some Campus Recreation facilities in Logan, including the ARC, are still open with safety procedures in place. To help you determine the best time to attend a rec facility:

• View live facility counts to see what areas are at capacity.
• Review the rec COVID-19 facilities and programs guidelines.
• View adjusted hours.

Learn More About Fitness Facilities

Some of USU's Statewide Campuses provide fitness facilities with in-person access. Check to find a fitness facility at a USU location near you.

Fitness facilities are available to USU Eastern students at the Bunnell-Dmitrich Athletic Center.

USU Blanding students have access to the Blanding Wellness Center’s fitness and wellness services.

If you are feeling worried, stressed, or anxious about the COVID-19 virus and challenges caused by the pandemic, access online resources to help you manage COVID-19 virus anxiety.

Everyone should follow the four principles of prevention to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our campus communities:

1. Mask up!
2. Practice social distancing.
3. Stay home when you are sick.
4. Clean and disinfect often.

Learn More About COVID Prevention

Anyone with symptoms of COVID-19 should seek a test immediately to determine if they have COVID-19.

When seeking a test, you should use the address where you are currently living. The USU Logan testing center will remain open and provide tests to students living in Logan. 

Find a COVID-19 testing center in Utah near you.

If you do need to quarantine or self-isolate, the COVID CARE Team will reach out to discuss needs and services, including academic accommodations, community resources available to those living off campus, and physical and mental health support.

There will still be in-person events at USU campuses and locations, and lots to do on the virtual events calendar.

Follow USU’s social media accounts for giveaways and to keep in touch with your USU family.

Make sure to follow any clubs or programs that interest you and get on their communications list to stay up-to-date on events and activities throughout the spring semester.

The Student Involvement and Leadership Center has gotten really good at bringing people together while following COVID-19 precautions.

Check out what they have to offer.

Participate in a club, program, competitive sports team, intramural games, and activities. Find club and program opportunities within your major, department, college, and other areas of interest at the university. 

Stay on top of your academics while connecting with classmates by holding study groups in-person or virtually through Zoom.

Keep your Aggie pride strong by streaming our basketball, gymnastics, soccer, and cross country spring athletic events. View the full athletics calendar on utahstateaggies.com.

For all you USU Eastern athletics fans, stream games live during the semester.