University Counseling Center

What University Counseling Center does

The University Counseling Center (UCC) is a department within the University of Notre Dame's Division of Student Affairs, operating as part of the broader Student Health and Wellness umbrella alongside University Health Services (UHS), the McDonald Center for Student Well-Being, and the Center for Student Support and Care (which includes the Sara Bea Accessibility Program). UCC delivers mental health services to currently enrolled degree-seeking students and international non-degree seeking students, including crisis intervention, drop-in intake, individual and group counseling, psychiatric medication management, sexual assault support, and 24/7 phone consultations via the UCC Talkline; the service model is a step-care approach emphasizing brief, solution-focused treatment. Coverage is extended through a partnership with TimelyCare for 24/7 telehealth across the United States and US Territories.

The unit is staffed by a multidisciplinary team of psychologists, sports psychologists, clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists, mental health counselors, psychiatrists, a registered dietician, and trainees, supplemented by an APA-accredited doctoral internship and practicum placements. Supporting infrastructure is co-located in Saint Liam Hall: UHS (primary care, immunizations, radiology, physical therapy) on the first and second floors, UCC on the third floor, plus an on-site LabCorp draw station, McDonald Physical Therapy, and the South Bend Clinic Pharmacy (effective July 1, 2026). The Patient Portal (nd.studenthealthportal.com) handles scheduling, test results, itemized statements, and vaccination records, while AccessND (Symplicity) supports accommodations management. UCC holds IACS accreditation and UHS holds AAAHC accreditation.

Economically, UCC is not a revenue-generating enterprise. All counseling services are free of charge to eligible students; the operating budget is funded through the Student Health Services Fee and the university's general budget. The University-sponsored student health insurance plan is administered by UnitedHealthcare Student Resources at $3,046 per covered individual annually, with separate Early Start, Spring-Summer, and Summer-Only rate tiers; the Graduate School subsidizes 100% of the premium for full-time, fully-funded graduate students and their legal dependents. Ancillary revenue comes from unit-priced pharmacy copays ($5 generic, $30 brand, $70 specialty), procedure fees (X-rays $83–$188, office procedures $24–$582, allergy injections $28–$34, vaccinations $14–$546), and in-network/out-of-network deductibles ($350/$1,500 per academic year). Distribution is restricted to enrolled Notre Dame students on the Notre Dame, Indiana campus, plus US-territory telehealth reach through TimelyCare.

Name

University Counseling Center

Legal name

University Counseling Center

Website

https://ucc.nd.edu

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The University Counseling Center is a Notre Dame Student Affairs department providing free mental health counseling, crisis intervention, psychiatric care, and 24/7 phone support to enrolled degree-seeking and international non-degree students, co-located with primary medical, pharmacy, and lab services in Saint Liam Hall.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

University Mental Health Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Mental Health Counseling & Psychotherapy Services (EDALAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Primary Care & General Medical Services (EDALAFAA), School Counseling Services (Individual & Group) (EDAKAMAB)

Keywords

• Student mental health
• University counseling services
• Crisis intervention support
• Psychiatric medication management
• Campus wellness services

Headquarters

HQ city

Notre Dame

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Student Health Services Fee: Counseling services are free of charge to degree-seeking students currently enrolled at the University of Notre Dame and international non-degree seeking students, funded through student fees and university budget
2. University-Sponsored Student Health Insurance Plan: Student health insurance plan through UnitedHealthcare Student Resources with annual rates of $3,046 per student. UHS services are free but charges apply for medical supplies, medications, and procedures.
3. Graduate Student Health Insurance Subsidy: Graduate School provides 100% subsidy of annual health insurance premium for full-time, fully-funded students and their legal dependents

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The University Counseling Center (UCC) at the University of Notre Dame provides confidential mental health and counseling services to enrolled students, including crisis intervention, drop-in services, individual and group counseling, 24/7 phone consultations via the UCC Talkline, psychiatric medication management, off-campus referrals, and sexual assault support. Services are free of charge to degree-seeking students and operate on a step care model emphasizing brief, solution-focused treatment.

Product overview

The University Counseling Center (UCC) at Notre Dame provides a unified mental health and wellness service offering under the Student Health and Wellness umbrella. The core UCC product encompasses counseling services including crisis intervention, drop-in services, individual and group counseling, 24/7 phone consultations, psychiatric services, and sexual assault support. Professional training programs include an APA-accredited doctoral internship and practicum placements. The broader Student Health and Wellness division includes University Health Services (UHS) for medical care, McDonald Center for Student Well-Being for health promotion and substance use reduction, and the Center for Student Support and Care with the Sara Bea Accessibility Program for disability accommodations. The Sara Bea Accessibility Program includes a Testing Center and Assistive Technology Resources (Kurzweil 3000, note-taking apps, browser extensions). All counseling services are free of charge to degree-seeking Notre Dame students.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• University Counseling Center (UCC) - Counseling Services The UCC provides mental health counseling services including crisis intervention, drop-in services, individual and group counseling, 24/7 phone consultations via the UCC Talkline, psychiatric care for medication management, off-campus referrals, and sexual assault support. All services are free of charge to degree-seeking students and operate from a step care model emphasizing brief, solution-focused treatment.
• Crisis Services 24-hour crisis support available 7 days a week for students in crisis; counselors can be reached by phone or in-person during normal business hours.
• Individual Counseling Confidential, short-term individual counseling with 45-50 minute sessions meeting one-on-one with a counselor.
• Group Counseling Variety of group counseling experiences led by trained counselors offered each semester.
• 24/7 Talkline Phone line staffed by licensed counselors available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for immediate phone assistance; reachable at 574-631-TALK.
• Psychiatric Services Psychiatric services for medication management available to all students through referral from a UCC or UHS provider.
• Sexual Assault Support Confidential individual and group counseling for students who have been sexually assaulted or subjected to sexual misconduct, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, or hostile environment conduct.
• APA-Accredited Doctoral Internship in Health Service Psychology Full-time, twelve-month doctoral internship on a generalist approach to psychology practice, designed to train interns in core competencies expected of a psychologist working in a university counseling center.
• University Health Services (UHS) Patient-centered, confidential health care services including medical appointments, on-site radiology, laboratory services through LabCorp, physical therapy, and an on-campus pharmacy. Located on first and second floors of Saint Liam Hall.
• McDonald Center for Student Well-Being Health promotion, harm reduction, prevention education, and cultivation of student leaders in well-being. Empowers students to make healthy choices and inspires a campus culture of well-being. Located on second floor of Saint Liam Hall.
• Center for Student Support and Care Connects students to support services and provides equal access and accommodations. Includes Care and Wellness Consultants, Sara Bea Accessibility Program, Time Away Support, and AccessND accommodation management. Located on second floor of Coleman-Morse Center.
• Sara Bea Accessibility Program Works with students with visible and invisible disabilities to provide reasonable accommodations and ensure equal access to University facilities and programs. Manages testing center, assistive technology resources, and accommodation processes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Free mental health services available to all degree-seeking Notre Dame students
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Integration8 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• TimelyCarecoreTechnology or IntegrationTimelyCare is a third-party telehealth provider offering 24/7 free medical and mental health telehealth care to Notre Dame students across the United States and US Territories. Students are encouraged to use TimelyCare when UHS is closed or when they need care outside normal business hours.
• LabCorpcoreTechnology or IntegrationLabCorp provides diagnostic laboratory services on-campus inside Saint Liam Hall with hours Monday through Friday 8:30am-5pm during academic year and 8am-4:30pm during summer. LabCorp processes specimens and bills insurance directly or accepts cash payment arrangements.
• South Bend Clinic PharmacycoreTechnology or IntegrationSouth Bend Clinic Pharmacy is the pharmacy inside Saint Liam Hall (effective July 1, 2026). Dispenses prescription medications and offers over-the-counter medications. Accepts private insurance and processes claims directly.
• St. Joseph Regional Medical CentercoreTechnology or IntegrationReferral partner for specialized tests such as CT scan, MRI, or contrast studies. Has a specially trained sexual assault team available 24/7. Located nearby and offers emergency care and evidence collection.
• UnitedHealthcare Student ResourcescoreOthersProvides the University-sponsored student health insurance plan to all degree and non-degree seeking students enrolled at Notre Dame. Administering insurance coverage, claims processing, and providing student insurance cards through uhcsr.com/myaccount.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• University of Michigan Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS): U-M CAPS is a large university counseling center with APA-accredited doctoral internship and a step-care/triage model for individual counseling, group therapy, and psychiatry at a peer public/private research university.
• Harvard University Health Services - Counseling and Mental Health Services: Harvard's embedded counseling service within Harvard University Health Services offers short-term individual and group counseling, psychiatry, and crisis support to enrolled students on a free-of-charge basis.
• MIT Mental Health and Counseling Services: MIT Medical's mental health service delivers outpatient counseling, psychiatry, and 24/7 support to MIT students, co-located with primary care on a private university campus.
• Vanderbilt University Psychological and Counseling Center (PCC): Vanderbilt's PCC offers short-term individual counseling, group therapy, psychiatric services, and crisis support to Vanderbilt students through the Office of Student Affairs.
• Northwestern University Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS): Northwestern CAPS delivers free short-term individual counseling, group therapy, psychiatric consultation, and 24/7 crisis support to Northwestern students with a comparable student-services integration.
• Stanford University Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS): Stanford CAPS provides outpatient mental health and crisis services to Stanford students with a similar mix of individual counseling, group therapy, psychiatry, and 24/7 support; directly comparable as a private university counseling center.
• Princeton University Counseling and Psychological Services: Princeton CPS provides mental health and psychiatric services to Princeton students within University Health Services, featuring short-term counseling, group therapy, and 24/7 on-call support.
• Georgetown University Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS): Georgetown CAPS provides short-term individual and group counseling, psychiatric services, and crisis intervention to Georgetown students, closely mirroring Notre Dame UCC's service model at a peer Jesuit institution.
• Boston College University Counseling Services: Boston College's UCS offers individual and group counseling, psychiatric services, and crisis response to BC students under the Division of Student Affairs, analogous to Notre Dame's structure.

Others

• TimelyCare: TimelyCare is a third-party telehealth partner of Notre Dame UCC providing 24/7 virtual mental health and medical care to students; relevant adjacent peer as a campus-wide telehealth vendor in the same behavioral health delivery space.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NotreDame
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/NDdotEDU
• Facebookfacebook.com/notredame
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/university-counseling-center
• Instagraminstagram.com/notredame

Compliance2 records

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