Association for University and College Counseling Center Directors

AUCCCD Members in the News

Stewart Cooper, from Valparaiso University, advocates for system approaches to student mental health. Article appears in “Health Day” and was originally pulled from an article in the Journal for American College Health. November 5, 2018

AUCCCD member, Lisa Adams, was cited in the APA Monitor on Psychology, in an article about peer-to-peer advocacy around college student mental health issues. November 1, 2018

Lauren Weitzman and Ben Locke are quoted in this article on student mental health. October 3, 2018

AUCCCD member, Chris Flynn, is featured in an news story 25 Investigates: Mass. universities struggle to meet mental health demands. August 31, 2018

Chris Brownson, Ben Locke and Micky Sharma are quoted in an article in the U.S. News and World Reports - Colleges are expanding services for students battling anxiety, depression and other challenges. September 21, 2018

Charles Anderson discusses the transition to college for students and parents on the Hartford, CT news. August 28, 2018

Katy Troester-Trate on the community schools model for service delivery. August 28, 2018

Sharon Mitchell and Greg Nicholls are quoted in the article College students train to help peers at risk for suicide, depression and more. July 10, 2018

Lisa Adams quoted by Washington Post article College students are forming mental health clubs and they're making a difference. June 28, 2018

Lisa Adams and Barry Schreier share innovative ideas about meeting student demand for mental health services. May 19, 2018

Sherry Benton, Dawn LaFrance, Greg Eells and Sharon Mitchell were quoted in a University Business article about TeleHELP in Higher Ed., May 2018

Seven colleges and universities received the Healthy Campus Award for their efforts to promote and protect the mental health, physical health and overall well-being of their students. May 17, 2018

Paul Polycronis discusses campus response to student suicide at U.S. universities and colleges. May 16, 2018

Ben Locke discusses campus communications and relationships with parents when there is concern about student mental health and safety. May 15, 2018

Kelly Holder discusses what campus mental health professionals can do regarding the higher incidence of suicide at medical schools. May 2, 2018

Joe Behen discusses the epidemic of loneliness in our culture on The Today Show and the Chicago Tribune. April 24, 2018

Lisa Adams discusses the police relationship with students when critical mental health events occur on campus. April 19, 2018

AUCCCD in the News: Moving Away from Charging for Counseling. February 7, 2018

North Carolina State University Counseling Center, Emmy Winning Suicide Prevention Video - Watch it here

AUCCCD Reports and Statements

H.R. 6664 - Threat Assessment, Prevention and Safety Act of 2018

HEMHA Guide - College Counseling from a Distance: Decided Whether and When to Engage in Telemental Health Services

AUCCCD Statement on Clery Act Campus Security Authorities

The 2016 Counseling Center Directors Survey Results have been released. Click here to view the official press release or here to be taken directly to the public version of the Annual Survey.

AUCCCD Statement on Violence in Charlottesville