Counseling Center

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Larry Test, Director
Student Services Building, 2nd floor
(808) 974-7399
www.uhh.hawaii.edu/studentaffairs/counseling/

Students’ mental health, stress management, and interpersonal skills are key aspects of academic success. The following services of the Counseling Center are available to all UH Hilo students on an appointment or walk-in basis:

• Personal Support: Development of positive self-esteem, self-efficacy, and healthy interpersonal relationships; resolution of problem behaviors such as stress, anger, addictions, and depression; and assistance for those who have experienced violence in their lives.
• Educational Development: Decision-making skills, values clarification, and priority-setting skills to assist students with such key academic decisions as selection of an academic major or choice of a career; assistance with motivation, study skills, time management, and exam preparation; and supervision of interns and other practicum experiences that lead to an academic degree.
• Academic Enhancement: Follow up for students on academic probation and help with developing an action plan to get back on track academically.

Students usually access Counseling Center services on a self-initiated basis. Frequently, however, concerned faculty, residence hall staff, athletic coaches, or other university staff refer students for assistance regarding a variety of problems. Counseling Center staff also work closely with members of the Advising Center, the Women’s Center, the Health Center, the Student Support Services Program and other Student Affairs staff to provide academic, emotional, and social support.

In addition to working with students individually, Counseling Center staff conduct support groups when interest in specific areas exists, as well as play an active role in presenting self-development workshops open to the University community. Topics include various aspects of learning skills as well as personal development.