Counseling & Testing Center Crisis intervention, individual, group Assessment Services Substance abuse, suicidal behavior, ADHD and Learning Disabilities Outreach & Consultation Presentations, screenings, booths, consultations Counseling & Testing Center

Counseling & Testing Center Need for Counseling Survey of Incoming Freshman (2011 CIRP survey) Self-rated emotional health at the lowest point in 25 years More students expect to seek personal counseling American College Health Assessment (FALL 2013 UI STUDENTS) During the past year: 33% felt too depressed to function 45% described depression as negatively impacting their ability to function Counseling & Testing Center

Counseling & Testing Center Need for Counseling Factors Affecting Academics (NCHA Fall 2013) Counseling & Testing Center

Counseling & Testing Center Impact of Counseling 75% of clients agreed counseling was helpful in resolving personal, relational or mental health problems 55% felt it enhanced their academic success 47% stated it was important to continued enrollment Counseling & Testing Center

Impact of Counseling

Suicide Prevention Grant Goal - Increase utilization of mental health services Teach others to: Recognize signs of suicidal behavior Know how to intervene and refer Increase screening to identify those students most at risk Decrease stigma for seeking help Counseling & Testing Center

2013-14 Suicide Grant Activities Activity Participants Mental Health First Aid 194 QPR Suicide Prevention Training 615 Other Educations Presentations 363 Counseling & Testing Center

Demand for Services 1100 47% increase 750 2002-03 Last 3 Years

Student Fee Request FY16 3% increase Currently receive $16.36 3% increase - $ .49 Maintenance of current operations – increase in CEC and benefits Counseling & Testing Center