Counseling
Registered students needing immediate attention are seen on a non-appointment emergency basis. Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), is available to respond to emergency situations that occur when the Center is opened.
What should you do in the event of an emergency or a crisis?
• If you are experiencing an emergency, please just walk in or call us at MMC:(305)348-2277 or BBC:(305)919-5305 during business hours.
• If you are having an emergency after hours, please call the University Police at MMC:(305) 348-5911 or BBC:(305) 919-5911.
• If you are having thoughts of harming yourself, please go to any emergency room or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1.800.273.TALK (8255).
• If you are off campus, you should call the Switchboard of Miami of Dade County 358-HELP (4357) or First Call For Help of Broward County 954-467-6333.
Hours of Operation
Modesto Maidique Campus |
Biscayne Bay Campus |
UHSC 270
305-348-2277
Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Tues until 6:30pm
Walk-ins: Mon-Fri 9am-3pm, Thurs 9am-12pm |
WUC 320
305-919-5305
Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Walk-ins: Mon-Fri 9am-3pm, Thurs 9am - 12pm |
Additional Emergency Contacts
Switchboard of Miami: 305-358-4357 |
KBHC Suicide Hopeline: 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) |
Switchboard of Broward: 954-537-0211 |
DCF: 1-800-96-ABUSE (1-800-962-2873) |
Switchboard of Palm Beach: 561-383-1111 or (211) |
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The National Graduate Student Crisis Line also offers immediate Help for Grads in Crisis.
Call 1-877-GRAD-HLP (472-3457)
Please note: If you, or someone you know is suicidal, please call 1(800)273-TALK (8255) or 9-1-1 immediately to talk to someone from the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.