UMPI Counseling Services and Mental Health Support

Individual counseling helps students address issues causing emotional distress and those which may be interfering with their personal goals and/or academic success.  

UMPI students are able to meet with a professional counselor to address issues such as stress and anxiety, relationship concerns, adjustment difficulties, depression, self-esteem, eating and body image concerns, and a variety of other emotional and developmental issues. Students in Maine can access in-person or telehealth therapy appointments with Janel Underwood-Charette, LCSW at the health center in Emerson Annex.

 Contact Information

Email: janel.underwood@maine.edu
Phone: (207) 768-9791

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We are pleased to have a partnership with Uwill, a leading student mental health and wellness platform. Uwill offers students free immediate access to teletherapy, a direct crisis connection, and wellness programming through its easy to use online platform. 

To schedule teletherapy: 

  • Register with Uwill
  • Choose a therapist based on your preferences including availability, issue, gender, language, or ethnicity. 
  • Choose a time that fits your schedule with day, night and weekend availability. 

Uwill is Private. Secure. Confidential.

Uwill Banner. Free immediate Access to teletherapy and Crisis support.

Uwill also offers students a direct crisis hotline.  If a student is experiencing a mental health crisis, help is available 24/7/365 by calling (833) 646-1526  (If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911 immediately.)

Students also have free access to on-demand wellness programming through Uwill’s easy to use online platform. Select wellness from the left navigation and relax and recharge your mind and body with a wide range of wellness such as yoga, meditation, mindfulness, and more! Allow Uwill to help you discover greater focus and balance as you navigate the semester. 

If you need any assistance, you can refer to the Uwill FAQ, Student User Guide, or reach out directly to Uwill at support@uwill.com.

Non-clinical services are offered in the Student Support Services office located in the basement of the CIL. If students choose, they may also access clinical counseling from community providers.

Student Support Services can be reached at (207) 768-9732 or mary.barbosa@maine.edu.

The following 24/7 resources are available for students as well:

  • Crisis and Counseling Centers Crisis Line (local): 1-888-568-1112
  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
  • Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or Text 988
  • Maine Sexual Assault Crisis & Support Line: 1-800-871-7741
Free immediate access to a licensed therapist. Scheduled teletherapy with a therapist based on your preferences at a time that fits your schedule.

Staff

Janel Underwood-Charette

Counselor
Phone
(207) 768-9791
Email
janel.underwood@maine.edu