TAMUK Student Counseling Services

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🔷 Mission & Vision
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Mission: Dedicated to supporting students and faculty through counseling that aligns with TAMUK’s core values and educational mission.
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Vision: Help students reach their personal and academic potential, promoting lifelong success and well-being.
🔷 Services Offered
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Free for currently enrolled students (main campus, online, and off-site locations like Weslaco, Harlingen, RELLIS).
- All counseling sessions are confidential to the full limits provided by the law. There is no set limit or requirement to the number of sessions one may attend.
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Services include:
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Individual, Couples, & Group Counseling
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Academic, Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Career Support
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Crisis Management
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Personal Development programs
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Clinical assessments and screenings
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Consultation for TAMUK Faculty and Staff Regarding Student Mental Health Concerns
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🔷 Availability
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Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Delivery:
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In-person (main campus) Student Health and Wellness; 1210 N. Retama Drive, Kingsville, 78363
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Tele-Mental Health (TMH) via secure ZOOM platform
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🔷 Eligibility for Tele-Mental Health
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Must be:
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A currently enrolled student (including online and dual enrollment)
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Located in Texas during the session
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Able to access internet, ZOOM, and a private location
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Limitations: Not suitable for severe mental health conditions or crises; referrals may be made to external providers in such cases.
🔷 Appointments & Contact Info
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Schedule via phone:
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Main Reception Desk: 361-593-5080
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Student Health & Wellness: 361-593-3991
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Synthia Garza: 361-593-3421
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Cory Martin: 361-593-3397
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Andrew Gregg: 361-593-4232
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Kristen Perez: 361-593-5081
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Terri Wright: 361-593-2999
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🔷 Emergency Resources
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24/7 Help:
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Suicide Lifeline: Call/text 988 or visit 988Lifeline.org
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Coastal Plains Crisis Hotline: 800-841-6467
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Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
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University Police: 361-593-2611
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Kingsville Police: 911 or 361-595-8500
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We look forward to serving you!
Have a safe and healthy semester.
Renée E. Weiss Ed.D., LCDC, LPC-S, BC-THP
Executive Director, Counseling Services/The Institute for Rural Mental Health Initiatives
Texas A&M University – Kingsville
Student Health and Wellness
(Physical address) 1210 N. Retama Street
(Mailing address) 700 University Blvd, MSC 112
Kingsville, Texas 78363-8202 P. 361-593-4471
counselingservices@tamuk.edu
renee.weiss@tamuk.edu
https://www.tamuk.edu/counseling-services/
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