Empowering students to achieve their academic, personal and professional goals in an atmosphere that is safe, supportive, inclusive and affirming.

Welcome to Counseling Services at the UMass Lowell Wellness Center!

Help is here.

Everyone needs help from time to time. We know that being a student (undergraduate and graduate) comes with unique challenges and stressors. Seeking help is a sign of strength. No matter your struggle or your goals we are here to help.

We can help you grow, heal, change and thrive.

We support the mental health of students by offering:

  • Free, confidential, empowering counseling and clinical services to students
  • Expert consultation to support the mental health of students for faculty, staff, family members, student leaders
  • Outreach, skill development, and psychoeducational programs to the entire UMass Lowell community

We are dedicated to providing services and supports that are:

  • High Quality, Effective and Ethical
  • Culturally Responsive and Affirming
  • Respectful and Compassionate

Ready for an Appointment? We are ready to help.

Call the Wellness Center at 978-934-6800 during normal business hours (Monday – Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. and Friday: 9:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.) to schedule a first appointment. Initial consults are in-person and last 25 minutes. Most of our services can then be offered in person or virtually, based on student preference.

Initial appointments are scheduled for same-day or the next business day, so please call for an appointment when you have time for a session. It will be required that you arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment time to complete necessary forms at a Wellness Center waiting room kiosk.

Feel free to reach out via e-mail (counseling@uml.edu) or phone: 978-934-6800 anytime with any questions about our services, including prior to scheduling a first appointment.

We are eager to help. Let us prove it.

Mental Health Crisis?

Speak with our on-call counselor anytime, anywhere by calling:
855-890-2879

Life-Threatening Emergency?

Speak with UMass Lowell Police anytime by calling:
978-934-4911

Worried About a Student?

Reach out to the the Student Assessment, Referral and Support (STARS) team by submitting this form:
STARS Referral

Want to Schedule an Appointment?

Call 978-934-6800 during regular business hours