Let’s Talk

For students in the School of Medicine and Public Health
Time: 3 PM – 4 PM
Provider: Earlise Ward

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Open to all students
Time: 3 PM – 5 PM
Provider: Kathleen Monmany and Devin Kelly-Barnett
Location: College Library, 2191D

For survivors of sexual and/or intimate partner violence
Time: 5 PM – 7 PM
Provider: Alex Little and Annie Bruns

Virtual

In partnership with International Student Services 
Time: 10 AM – 12 PM
Provider: Geetanjali Deole
Location: Pyle Center, Suite 130 Waubesa Huddle Room

For students in the Law School
Time: 12 PM – 1 PM
Provider: John Schneider
Location: Law School, Room 5101

For students in the College of Agricultural & Life Sciences
Time: 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Provider: Casey Smart
Location: Agricultural Hall, Room 116

For students in the School of Medicine and Public Health
Time: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Provider: Leya Moore

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In partnership with Hillel
Time: 3 PM – 5 PM
Provider: Julie Silverman
Location: Hillel

In partnership with the Gender and Sexuality Campus Center
Time: 3 PM – 5 PM
Provider: Mariessa Robles
Location: Red Gym, Suite 137

Open to all students
Time: 3 PM – 5 PM
Provider: Brian Drozd and Judy Kupchan
Location: College Library, 2191D

For students in the School of Business
Time: 1 PM – 3 PM
Provider: Julie Phillips
Location: Grainger Hall, Room 3081

In partnership with the Multicultural Student Center
Time: 1 PM – 3 PM
Provider: Danyelle Okesanjo
Location: Red Gym, Room 123A

For students in the College of Agricultural & Life Sciences
Time: 3 PM – 4 PM
Provider: Casey Smart

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In partnership with the Indigenous Student Center
Time: 3 PM – 5 PM
Provider: Serena Cisneros
Location: Indigenous Student Center, Wellness Room #202

For students in the College of Engineering
Time: 3 PM – 5 PM
Provider: Michelle Bond
Location: Engineering Hall, Engineering Student Center

Open to all students
Time: 3 PM – 5 PM
Provider: Matt Sablan and Brennan Porter
Location: College Library, 2191D

For students in the Law School
Time: 12 PM – 1 PM
Providers: John Schneider
Location: Law School, Room 5101

For students in the School of Medicine and Public Health
Time: 1 PM – 3 PM
Provider: Lia Warbasse and Dan Torinus

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Open to all students
Time: 3 PM – 5 PM
Providers: Rianna Bailey and Tang Yang
Location: College Library, 2191D

For students in the School of Social Work
Time: 3 PM – 5 PM
Providers: Chynna Lewis
Location: School of Social Work Building, Room 221B

Open to all students
Time: 3 PM – 5 PM
Providers: Kayla Eggen
Location: Chadbourne Hall, Room 112

In partnership with the Indigenous Student Center
Time: 4 PM – 5 PM
Provider: Rhiannon Kunesh
Location: Indigenous Student Center, Wellness Room #202

For students in the Law School
Time: 12 PM – 1 PM
Providers: John Schneider

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For students in the College of Engineering
Time: 1 PM – 3 PM
Provider: Michelle Bond

Virtual

Open to all students
Time: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Providers: Geoff Brown and Davida Randolph
Location: College Library, 2191D

Open to all students
Time: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Provider: Brittany Howell and Bob Stindt

Virtual

For students in the School of Nursing
Time: 2 PM – 4 PM
Provider: Ross Beattie

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Let’s Talk is a program for UW–Madison students that provides easy access to informal and confidential support and consultation with counselors from UHS Mental Health Services. Counselor consultants hold drop-in hours virtually and at sites around campus Monday through Friday. Any student is welcome at any site or virtual link and no fee is charged. Virtual and in-person sections of Let’s Talk are first come, first served with no registration needed.

All UW–Madison undergraduate and graduate students can come to a Let’s Talk consultation, but it’s the best fit for students who:

• Aren’t sure about counseling or wonder what it’s like to talk to a counselor;
• Aren’t interested in ongoing counseling but would like the perspective of a counselor;
• Have a specific problem and would like someone with whom to talk it through; or
• Have a concern about a friend or family member and would like ideas about what to do.

Let’s Talk is a program for UW–Madison students that provides easy access to informal and confidential support and consultation with counselors from UHS Mental Health Services. In these 20-minute one-on-one consultations, you can discuss concerns, get support, and experience what it is like to speak with a mental health provider.  Some sections focus on a specific concern or identity, and others are open to all students and concerns.

Counselors provide ongoing counseling, which usually consists of weekly or bi-monthly 45–50 minute appointments. Let’s Talk is not formal counseling; it’s a drop-in service where students can have an informal consultation with a counselor consultant from time to time.

Let’s Talk is an informal drop-in service that provides consultation and support. An access appointment is the first step toward linking students with counseling services at UHS. Part of an access appointment is reviewing and signing formal paper work, and assessing symptoms and distress levels.

Absolutely. The counselor consultant will help you talk through your issues and help you determine the best way to get support. If you feel comfortable with the counselor consultant, it is sometimes possible to meet with them at UHS in an on-going way.

Yes, the counselor consultant will help you with your immediate concerns and assist you with referrals for ongoing support.

It’s best to call UHS directly if you believe you need to be seen sooner than your scheduled appointment.

Since regular counseling appointments are not available at Let’s Talk, following up with the referral is a good idea.

If your next appointment is not soon enough, it is best to contact your counselor directly to see if they can see you sooner.

Express your concerns directly to your counselor. Counselors are eager to hear feedback—both positive and negative. Often, an open conversation about your concerns can resolve any issues.

Although Let’s Talk counselor consultants are professionals, Let’s Talk is not a substitute for psychotherapy or formal counseling and doesn’t constitute mental health treatment. Let’s Talk counselor consultants provide informal consultations to help students with specific problems and to introduce them to what it’s like to speak with a counselor. Your Let’s Talk counselor consultant can help you determine whether formal counseling would be useful to you and, if appropriate, connect you with UHS.

One exception is that counselors may need to share information in a situation in which safety for yourself or others is a concern. Let’s Talk counselor consultants keep brief written notes of their contacts with student in the event that there is an emergency, or when a student is referred to UHS. In these situations, other UHS counseling staff may see these notes. Information is also collected about attendance, so that we can keep track of the students we serve and those we need to continue serving.