Counseling Center : University of Dayton, Ohio
Counseling • Dayton, OH
About
Summary: The University of Dayton’s School of Education & Health Sciences (SEHS) oversees programs that prepare students to positively impact communities, including counseling-related education. Located in Dayton, Ohio, SEHS operates as a nonprofit higher-education unit with a focus on teacher education, health sciences, and counselor education. Contact: info@udayton.edu; main phone lines 937-229-3557 and 937-229-1000. For departmental updates, see the Department of Counselor Education’s recent accolades and activities. Website: udayton.edu/education.
Clinic Type
Counseling
Address
Gosiger Hall, 300 College Park, Dayton, Ohio 45469
Phone
937-229-3141
counselingcenter@udayton.edu
Opening Hours
Weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (open 8:30-16:30); after-hours crisis line available by calling 937-229-3141 and pressing option 2
Emergency Care
Crisis hotlines via on-call crisis intervention after hours
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Insurance & Payment
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FAQs
Are undergraduate services free and confidential?
Yes, services for undergraduate students are free and confidential.
Where is the Counseling Center located?
First floor of Gosiger Hall; enter from the hill side from the Student Health Center.
How to reach for crisis after hours?
Call 937-229-3141 and press option '2' to speak with an on-call crisis intervention specialist.
What services does the Counseling Center provide?
Mental health services including same-day drop-in sessions, group therapy, individual therapy, psychiatry services, and crisis consultations.
Who is eligible for services?
Services for UD undergraduate and graduate students (free and confidential for undergraduates; other students may have applicable provisions).
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Niche.com, Flyer News (student newspaper) coverage: Mixed feedback in student reviews, ranging from frustration over access hurdles to appreciation for the support provided. (Multiple individual reports/anecdotal accounts.)
Patients praise
- free, confidential services for students
- wide range of services (individual, group, emergency, psychiatric)
- perceived as a caring and supportive resource by some students
Common complaints
- long wait times for initial appointments
- frustration with intake processes (e.g., mandatory preliminary meetings)
- concerns regarding the use of graduate students for counseling sessions
- reports of counselor cancellations
"I had to attend 3 stupid zoom meetings before I could get matched with a personal psychologist to meet with regularly. People don't want to do that; that's like more homework."
— Niche.com student review"A sophomore engineering major told Flyer News a counselor canceled her appointment with her twice during the Fall 2018 semester; she never met with a counselor despite scheduling her initial appointment in late October."
— Flyer News survey/reportSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- UD, other universities partner with local health systems to launch mental health program for college students : University of Dayton, Ohio — Oct 1, 2025
- UD board chairs contribute nearly $5 million to new student health and wellbeing center : University of Dayton, Ohio — Dec 1, 2025
- Dayton agencies unite to launch mental health program for college students — Oct 17, 2025
- Wright State Newsroom – Wright State partners with local universities, hospitals to expand mental health care for students « Wright State University — Oct 30, 2025
- Local hospitals and schools collaborate on mental health program | WDTN.com — Oct 15, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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