Let's Talk - Spring 2025
Overview
Not all students want or need on-going counseling and may just need a one-time meeting to get some input on smaller problems. Let's Talk allows students the opportunity to have a quick consultation with a licensed counselor from Curry Health Center who can provide their professional insight, as well as assist with referrals to counseling services or other campus resources.
Students can find the Let's Talk times and locations below. Please note that Let's Talk services are not intended for crisis situations or on-going counseling. To receive those services, please call counseling services at 406-243-4712. Let's Talk is for non-crisis consultation regarding smaller questions/issues.
Spring Schedule - Starting January 27th
Mondays 3:00 - 4:00 Knowles Hall, Conference Room
Tuesdays 3:00 - 4:00 Panzer Hall, Basement
Wednesdays 3:00 - 4:00 Miller Hall, Basement
FAQ About Let's Talk
What is Let's Talk?
Let's Talk is a program that provides easy access to informal, confidential conversations with clinicians from Counseling Services. Clinicians hold drop-in hours at designated times and days throughout the week. There is no appointment necessary and no fee for the service. When you meet with the counselor you will fill out a brief consent form and then the consultation can proceed.
Who should visit Let's Talk?
This Spring, services are open to all UM students in designated residence halls.
Lets Talk is the best fit for students who:
1. are not sure about counseling and wonder what it's like to talk with a clinician;
2. are not interested in ongoing counseling but would like the perspective of a clinician;
3. have a specific problem and would like someone with whom to talk it through;
4. have a concern about a friend and want some thoughts about what to do.
It is NOT appropriate for students in crisis, or in place of regular counseling sessions.
When and Where does Let's Talk take place?
This Spring, Let's Talk is being offered in designated residence halls. If you are a resident, you can simply show up to the Let's Talk office. If the Let's Talk counselor is with a student, the door may be closed, so just knock on the door to let them know you're there, and wait outside the door and they will come and get you when they are ready.
What happens during a Let's Talk visit?
Appointments are first-come, first-served. When the clinician starts the meeting, students will be asked to complete a brief consent form. Students are then encouraged to talk about whatever is important to them. The clinician will listen closely to your concerns and provide support, perspective and suggestions for resources.
How is Let's Talk different from counseling services provided at Curry Health Center?
Clinicians at CurryHealth Center provide ongoing counseling, which usually consists of bi-weekly 50- minute appointments. Let's Talk is not formal counseling - it is a drop in service where students can have an informal conversation with a clinician from time to time.
I think I have a problem and counseling could be helpful but I'm unsure. Would going to Let's Talk help me figure this out?
Yes! The clinician will talk you through your issue and help you determine the best way to get help. If you feel comfortable with the clinician, it may be possible to meet with them at Counseling Services more regularly.
Are Let's Talk visits confidential?
Conversations with Let's Talk counselors are confidential, with very rare exceptions. Clinicians may need to share information in an emergency when there is an immediate threat of harm to self or others. Clinicians are required by law to report with a minor, elderly person, or someone otherwise incapacitated and unable to act on their own behalf is being abused. If you have further questions about confidentiality, we encourage you to discuss them with a Let's Talk clinician or call Counseling Services at 406-243-4712.
I'm currently seeing a counselor Curry Health Center but would like to see someone sooner than my next appointment. Can I go to Let's Talk?
If your next appointment is not soon enough, it's best to contact Counseling Services directly to see if they can see you sooner. If they cannot see you sooner, and you cannot wait for your scheduled appointment, please call the counseling services front best to schedule an urgent appointment.
I met with a Counseling Services clinician for an intake and was referred out to a community provider. Can I go to Let's Talk instead?
Since regular, ongoing counseling services are not available at Let's Talk, following up with the community referral is strongly suggested.
Can my non-student partner go to Let's Talk?
Let's Talk services are intended to be used by current UM students in designated residence halls.
I am faculty or staff, can I go to Let's Talk?
Let's Talk services are intended to be used by current UM students. If you are faculty and staff and would like to consult about a student, please call our main number ar 406-243-4712 and you will be connected with a counseling services staff member who can assist you.
I'm in crisis, can I go to Let's Talk for immediate assistance?
If you need immediate assistance, please call 911 and University Police can assist you. If you are in a mental health crisis, please call Curry Counseling Services front desk at 406-243-4712 to be seen for an urgent appointment rather than go to Let's Talk. Let's Talk drop in hours are not intended for crisis support. If it is after hours, utilize UMPD (911) or the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988) or go to the nearest emergency room.
What else do I need to know about Let's Talk?
Although Let's Talk clinicians are professionals, Let's Talk is not a substitute for psychotherapy or formal counseling and does not constitute mental health treatment. Let's Talk clinicians provide informal consultations to help students with specific problems and to introduce them to what it's like to speak with a clinician. Your Let's Talk clinician can help you determine whether formal counseling at Curry Health Center would be useful for you and, if appropriate, assist you in scheduling an appointment.