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University Counseling Center

Urgent Care

Urgent Care Counseling at the UCC provides therapeutic support for students in immediate crisis.

Urgent Care

Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

  • Come directly to the UCC at 2015 Terrace Place for in-person support.
  • Call 615-322-2571 to request a virtual appointment via Zoom with an urgent care provider. Students must be located in Tennessee. 

After Hours Care

  • Call the UCC at 615-322-2571 and press #1 to speak with an on-call counselor. 
  • Go to Psychiatric Assessment Services at Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital. (Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.; Sat-Sun, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.)

Crisis Resources

  • Crisis Text Line: Text VANDY to 741741
  • Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988
  • Local Police Department: Call 911

What is a Crisis?

Typical urgent care situations can include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Acute symptoms of depression, anxiety, panic, trauma, suicidal ideation
  • Death of a family member or friend
  • Recent traumatic event
  • Extreme difficulty navigating stressors, such as a break-up, roommate conflict, or poor academic performance
  • Urgent concern for a friend or family member

What to Expect

Frequent need for urgent care counseling often indicates the need for a higher level of care beyond the scope of practice at the UCC. In these situations, the UCC and/or Student Care Coordination will connect the student with additional resources.