Welcome to Student Counseling Services
Student Counseling Services offers support services for UNA students to help in the development of coping skills to manage problems that may be affecting their health, well-being, and/or academic performance. Counselors are available for assessment of needs/problems, short-term counseling, group presentations, crisis intervention, and facilitation of referrals for students.
Faculty, staff, or parents who are concerned about a student should call 256-765-5215 for consultation with a counselor or to arrange a referral appointment.

Did You Know?
Student Counseling Services are now offering tele-mental health counseling appointments via a HIPPA compliant Zoom platform to assist in meeting our students where they are! Call our office to schedule your confidential appointment today!
Student Counseling Services promotes lifelong development by providing an inclusive environment for students to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors with others experiencing similar life events. This allows students to become engaged with one another while addressing their overall health and wellness, which aids in their lifelong development as individuals as they integrate into their respective communities.
COVID-19 Precautions
All students, staff & faculty, both vaccinated and unvaccinated, are temporarily required to wear a mask in all public indoor spaces on campus and aboard any University transportation. The revised guidance document with more detailed information is available at www.una.edu/reopening. Roar Lions!
Contact Information
Student Counseling Services
726 North Pine St.; UNA Box 5192 (1st floor of Rice Hall)
P: 256-765-5215counselingservices@una.edu Carmen Richter, LPC-S
Director
crichter@una.eduHours of Operation:Fall/Spring Semester:Monday- Friday: 8:00 am- 4:30 pm*Closed for staff meetings on Tuesdays until 9:30 am* Closed on weekends and holidays
Summer Semester:Monday- Thursday: 7:30 am- 4:30 pmFridays- 7:30 am- 11:30 amClosed on weekends and holidays
726 North Pine St.; UNA Box 5192 (1st floor of Rice Hall)
P: 256-765-5215counselingservices@una.edu Carmen Richter, LPC-S
Director
crichter@una.eduHours of Operation:Fall/Spring Semester:Monday- Friday: 8:00 am- 4:30 pm*Closed for staff meetings on Tuesdays until 9:30 am* Closed on weekends and holidays
Summer Semester:Monday- Thursday: 7:30 am- 4:30 pmFridays- 7:30 am- 11:30 amClosed on weekends and holidays