General impression of focus of well-being for students: Comprehensive and seems to be a priority for the campus. Limited additional resources but focus on core services.
When will students get referred out and to whom?: Able to provide up to 15 counseling sessions a year. There is a case manager who helps with referrals to off campus resources.
How many licensed professionals on staff: 27
Specific mental health focuses - recovery services, eating disorder, sobriety, etc.: Women and Gender Resource Center employs 5 of their own therapists and 2 victim advocates. Strong focus on suicide prevention. There is a Collegiate Recovery and Intervention Services division in student life. This provides a comprehensive continuum of care for students with substance use concerns.
Diversity focused resources: True Colors: A Support Group for African American Identified Students and Blakcs in the Diaspora as they Cope with a Time of Growth and Change, Success and Growth in the US (International Student Workshop), LGBTQ+ Support Group, ADHD Workshop, Trans support group
How easy is the accommodations process to navigate? There is an online portal to complete an application and upload documentation. Straightforward process.
Student organizations on campus that support mental health topics: Tide Against Suicide Student Advisory Board
More Important URLs if needed: https://ods.ua.edu/about/, https://cris.sa.ua.edu/