TAMUK Student Counseling Services

Mission: Dedicated to supporting students and faculty through counseling that aligns with TAMUK’s core values and educational mission.
Vision: Help students reach their personal and academic potential, promoting lifelong success and well-being.

Free for currently enrolled students across multiple instructional modalities and locations, including those attending classes on the TAMUK main campus, enrolled in fully online coursework, and participating at off‑site instructional locations such as Weslaco, Harlingen, and 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.
Services include:
- Individual, Couples, & Group Counseling
- Academic, Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Career Support
- Crisis Management
- Personal Development programs
- Clinical assessments and screenings
- Consultation for TAMUK Faculty and Staff Regarding Student Mental Health Concerns

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Delivery:
- In-person (main campus) Student Health and Wellness; 1210 N. Retama Drive, Kingsville, 78363
- Tele-Mental Health (TMH) via secure ZOOM platform

Must be:
- A currently enrolled student (including online and dual enrollment)
- Located in Texas during the session
- Able to access internet, ZOOM, and a private/confidential location
Limitations: Not suitable for severe mental health conditions or crises; referrals may be made to external providers in such cases.

Schedule via phone:
- Main Reception Desk: 361-593-5080
- Student Health & Wellness: 361-593-3991
Direct Counselor Contacts:
- Synthia Garza: synthia.garza@tamuk.edu 361-593-3421
- Cory Martin: cory.martin@tamuk.edu 361-593-3397
- Andrew Gregg: andrew.gregg@tamuk.edu 361-593-4232
- Kristen Perez: kristen.perez@tamuk.edu 361-593-5081
- Terri Wright: terri.wright@tamuk.edu 361-593-2999

24/7 Help:
- Suicide Lifeline: Call/text 988 or visit 988Lifeline.org
- Coastal Plains Crisis Hotline: 800-841-6467
- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
- University Police: 361-593-2611
- Kingsville Police: 911 or 361-595-8500

Have a safe and healthy semester. We look forward to serving you!

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