university counseling services

UCS to Host ‘Coping With Collective Loss’ Sessions Following Multiple Student Deaths

Abby Hunt • September 2, 2019

The meetings are designed to provide people with a place to talk about their feelings in response to the deaths of multiple BC students that have occurred over the past six months.

University Counseling Services Expands to Newton Campus

Jack Miller • April 9, 2019

Boston College University Counseling Services began offering individual counseling and same-day consultation services at the Newton Campus on March 19

CSD Chair Dunphy Details Council’s Mission

Madeleine Romance • December 4, 2018

Council for Students with Disabilities chair Sean Dunphy said he hopes to make campus more accessible and improve attendance at CSD events.

Alcohol Safety Support Line to End Due to Low Call Volume

Cole Dady • December 15, 2017

“Students should also know that residence hall live-in staff have all been trained to have these types of conversations and provide referrals to these offices,” Jemima Pierre, the ASAP Program Manager, said in an email.

With Humor, ‘Ms. Smiley’ Makes Students Feel at Home

Brooke Kaiserman • November 19, 2017

With her ever-present smile, McBarnett has her reputation of being one of BC's most caring figures.

UCS Introduces New Self-Help App

Heidi Dong • March 16, 2017

With an access code, BCWelltrack, students are able to sign up, create an account for WellTrack, and begin a personalized course to improve their mood through working on skills and exercises designed to address anxiety and depression.

UCS Emergency Visits Increase By 15 to 20 Percent This Year

Chris Russo • February 2, 2017

Over 1,300 students have visited UCS since September, which is up 8 to 11 percent in the past couple years.

University Counseling Services to Hold Diversity Panel on Tuesday

Heidi Dong • December 5, 2016

After the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, instances of police brutality across the country, and a homophobic vandalism on campus in September, UCS thinks now is the time for more focus on diversity and inclusion.

Resilience Project Sends Dangerous Message

The Heights Editorial Board • April 13, 2016

"BC should take the lead among universities in expanding counseling services and rising to meet the demand."

UCS Staff Increase Important, Increased Funding Necessary

The Heights Editorial Board • April 4, 2016

"By designating funds for these programs BC would demonstrate engagement with students and would help provide much-needed resources for an understaffed UCS and the students who are increasingly seeking its resources."