Chapter 12. Counseling and Mental Health Center

Subchapter 12–100. General Provisions

Sec. 12–101. Purpose

The purpose of the services is to provide individual counseling, group counseling, psychiatric services, and prevention and outreach for students to help them promote, maintain, and improve their mental health to maximize their academic and college experience.

Sec. 12–102. Definitions

In this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning,

1. “director” means the director of the Counseling and Mental Health Center;
2. “services” means services provided by the Counseling and Mental Health Center;
3. “University” means the University of Texas at Austin;
4. “student” means a person enrolled at the University or a person accepted for admission or readmission to the University while that person is on the campus and is eligible for services.

Subchapter 12–200. Administration

Sec. 12–201. Duties of the Director

1. The director will 
   1. maintain and administer the programs of the services so that they relate meaningfully to the needs of the student body, faculty, and staff;
   2. appoint assistants and coordinators for various phases of program planning, administration, and development; and
   3. designate specific staff members who will perform assigned duties in the absence of the director.
2. The director is in charge of the Counseling and Mental Health Center and is administratively responsible to and will report regularly to the vice president for student affairs.

Sec. 12–202. Duties of the Associate Directors

1. The associate directors are responsible for the duties assigned by the director.
2. During the director’s absence, the associate directors assume the duties of the director.

Subchapter 12–300. Services Provided

Sec. 12–301. Services Provided to Students

The services provide general and specific functions which include:

1. individual counseling;
2. group counseling, classes, programs, and workshops;
3. psychiatric evaluation and medication services;
4. crisis intervention, triage, and 24/7 crisis line
5. integrated health in collaboration with University Health Services;
6. mental health consultation, prevention, and outreach services;
7. stress management and biofeedback resources;
8. traumatic events responses;
9. internships, practicum, and residency programs for graduate-level and medical students.

Sec. 12–302. Services Provided to the University

The agency provides mental health consultation services to faculty, staff, and administrators regarding student mental health concerns. The agency responds to traumatic events impacting the campus and provides consultation to students, faculty, staff, and administrators about student mental health issues. The agency also provides a training facility for UT graduate students in counseling psychology, clinical psychology, and social work.

Subchapter 12–400. Counseling and Mental Health Center Records

Sec. 12–401. Confidentiality of Records

1. Confidentiality of the records of the Counseling and Mental Health Center is governed by the laws of the State of Texas and applicable federal law.
2. With certain exceptions, a student is entitled to review or have access to the content of his or her confidential records.