UWM Announces Plans to Close Washington County Campus
Following a directive from the Universities of Wisconsin, UWM will close the UWM at Washington County campus, with a goal of completing the process by June 30, 2024.

Counseling Services are a confidential service available to College of General Studies students at no extra cost.

A college education offers many opportunities, yet it also comes with its fair share of stress, overwhelm and emotional disruption. You may be struggling because of an overbooked schedule, relationship issues, poor self-esteem or low self-worth, depression, anxiety, disorder eating, or a host of other personal issues. Sometimes life’s concerns can distract you from your academic work and, your ability to remain productive in important areas of your life.

Need Help Right Now?

For life-threatening emergencies, call 911 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.

Friends, Inc.: 262-436-2101

Impact 211: 866-211-3380 

Froedert West Bend Hospital
3200 Pleasant Valley Drive
West Bend, WI 530956
262-836-5533

Acute Care Services – Crisis Intervention Team
Crisis Line 262-365-6565

Counseling Services through the College of General Studies

To be eligible a student must be paying segregated fee’s towards the College of General Studies and are attending UWM at the Waukesha or Washington County campuses. Students at other campuses of UWM can check their eligibility for services through University Counseling.

If you feel as if your personal quality of life is being impacted negatively by the stressors hanging over-head and you would like to talk with a counselor about your concerns, consider scheduling an appointment with Counseling Services on campus. To contact the campus mental health counselor directly you may email wsh-counseling@uwm.edu. This is a confidential email address that is only accessed by the Counseling Department.

Meet Your Counselor

Caitlin Yogerst, MS, LPC

Caitlin Yogerst
Caitlin Yogerst

Caitlin Yogerst has been a licensed mental health clinician since 2016, after graduating from the University of Oshkosh-Wisconsin. She has worked in a variety of different settings including corrections, substance abuse/mental health outpatient programs, hospitals, telehealth platforms, private practice, college campuses, and community mental health. Caitlin is excited to be a part of the UWM family and support Washington County students in need.

 “I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.” 

Common Concerns

  •     Depression
  •     Anxiety
  •     Breakup of a romantic relationship
  •     Family problems
  •     Relationship problems with a partner, roommate, friend or professor
  •     Problems with drugs and/or alcohol
  •     Eating disorders
  •     Stress management
  •     Suicidal thinking
  •     Grief and loss
  •     Lack of motivation

How Counseling Can Help

  •     Use personal strengths and attributes in a variety of situations
  •     Identify problem areas and factors that contribute to difficulties and dissatisfaction
  •     Learn what thoughts and behaviors contribute to problems and how to change them
  •     Improve stress-management skills
  •     Build self-confidence and self-esteem
  •     Enhance the quality of relationships
  •     Make better decisions
  •     Lead a more satisfying and fulfilling life

What is Counseling Like?

A first-time counseling session usually involves giving the counselor background information and talking about what led the student to schedule an appointment. The counselor and student will work together to develop a list of goals the student would like to accomplish while attending counseling. Subsequent sessions will focus on reaching these goals. Your counselor will join with you to support you taking ownership in improving your quality of life. Human beings strive for agency in their life and environment. Through brief, solution-focused counseling you can obtain actionable steps and solutions toward an improved quality of life.

Eligibility

UWM at Washington County provides short-term mental health counseling (typically six sessions or less) for currently enrolled students. If it is assessed that the need for treatment requires long-term counseling or resources/competencies beyond what can be provided, assistance will be given with a referral to an appropriate off-campus mental health provider.

Confidentiality Policy

Respecting students’ privacy is of the utmost importance. Confidentiality is strictly maintained under the guidelines of state and federal laws as well as professional ethics. Students’ counseling files are held separately from academic and conduct files. No one is given any information about you without your written permission.

Student Resources

There are many resources that counseling can provide. Below are some videos and other resources to help!

Contact

UWM at Washington County Counseling Services

Hours
Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and Thursdays 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Summer and break hours vary.

YOU@UWM

YOU@UWM is a 24/7 health and wellness focused platform to help you holisticly. It is a no cost option for students of UWM. 

Online Mental Health Screenings

UWM has online self screenings for depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and disordered eating behaviors. These anonymous screening measures are used throughout the U.S. and on hundreds of college campuses. Take the screenings and find out more information.

Additional Online Resources

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