Resources and Supports

UNT aims to meet as many needs as possible for all students, thus there are countless services (well, almost) that you can utilize to get where you need to go. If you are looking for support, review the categories and service providers below. More services are created across the university and within the community on a relatively regular basis, so be sure to let us know of any supports that could assist students that might be missing from the list.

Mental Health Resources

  • CARE Team
    • The CARE Team is a collaborative interdisciplinary committee of university officials that meets regularly to discuss and create an action plan for students exhibiting behaviors indicative of high risk.
    • 940-565-4373; careteam@unt.edu
  • Child and Family Resource Clinic
    • The Child and Family Resource Clinic (CFRC) is a counseling and training clinic that serves the Denton County community. The CFRC offers counseling to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families for issues including learning, emotional, and adjustment difficulties.
    • (940) 565-2066; coe-info@unt.edu
  • Collegiate Recovery Program (CRP)
    • The Collegiate Recovery Program utilizes peer support and existing resources to enhance opportunities for students recovering from substance use disorders, behavioral (process) addictions and mental health illnesses.
    • 940-369-5358; recovery@unt.edu
  • Counseling and Human Development Center
    • The Counseling and Human Development Center (CHDC) was established in 1987 to provide a wide range of affordable counseling services to individuals and families in Denton and surrounding areas.
    • (940) 565-2970; coe-info@unt.edu
  • Counseling and Testing Services
    • Counseling and Testing Services cultivates resilience, supports personal growth and promotes safety within the UNT community through several short-term counseling options and a variety of services and programs.
    • (940) 565-2741; Counseling - counselingandtestingservices@unt.edu; Testing - gatewaytesting@unt.edu
  • Psychology Clinic
    • The Psychology Clinic is a non-profit clinic that serves as a supervised training facility for advanced Ph.D.-level student clinicians and offers individual, group, marriage and family and play therapy and a variety of evaluation services.
    • (940) 565-2631; https://psychology.unt.edu/clinics-and-centers/psychology-clinic
  • Substance Use Resource Education Center (SURE)
    • The Substance Use Resource Education Center (SURE) offers a compassionate, professional and individualized approach to student success regarding substance use. SURE also provides a variety of educational programming.
    • (940) 565-3177; surecenter@unt.edu
  • UNT’s Wellness and Employment Learning Lab (UNTWELL)
    • UNTWELL offers services to UNT students to help them with their personal or academic goals, including vocational exploration, psychosocial adjustment to disability and building interpersonal strengths. Students are seen by advanced graduate students with supervision from a licensed professional counselor supervisor and other licensed and certified faculty members.
    • (940) 565-3598; untwell@unt.edu

Career & Leadership

  • Career Center
    • Career Coaches are assigned to specific student populations and are available for one-on-one career advisement. Programs such as career planning workshops, job shadowing opportunities, resume writing, mock interviews, and job search strategies are offered.
    • Special events such as career fairs and industry receptions provide the opportunity to interact with employers and network with professionals. Handshake, UNT’s online job posting system, provides access to part-time and full-time employment opportunities. (940) 565-2105; career.center@unt.edu
  • Career Connect
    • While at UNT, students have a variety of opportunities, both in the classroom and through co-curricular activities, to develop and document marketable skills.Career Connect helps faculty and staff provide these high-impact, experiential learning experiences and helps students connect these experiences to the important skills they developed. Students are also given access to the tools to track showcase their marketable skills for their future careers and graduate degrees.
    • 940-369-7520; UNTCareerConnect@unt.edu

Engagement & Support

  • Office of Disability Access
    • The Office of Disability Access (ODA) exists to prevent discrimination on the basis of disability as mandated by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 as amended. This is accomplished by determining eligibility for qualified students by reviewing disability-related medical and psychological documentation along with the student's individual experiences, to determine appropriate, reasonable accommodations which are recommended to the campus. As part of this process, their office strives to facilitate the development of students through independence and autonomy. UNT is a student centered research institution; their office compliments this mission by providing leadership in the areas of equal access and advocacy for students with disabilities. In turn, our campus diversity will be richer and UNT will be more accessible to all. To find their office, simply go directly North of the University Union Building (about 75 yards) and enter the door on the South side of Sage Hall. They are the first office to the left. Visit their site for more information.
  • Emerald Eagle Scholars
    • The Emerald Eagle Scholars Program provides access to higher education for academically talented students with high financial need.While at UNT, the program seeks to connect Emerald Eagle Scholars to campus resources, engage them in activities that facilitate their academic success, and support students in the timely completion of their bachelor’s degrees.
  • Student Money Management
    • Schedule personal and confidential coaching sessions with trained professionals or peer mentors.
    • Learn how to plan, track and review income, savings and expenses.
    • Learn how to establish and manage credit.
    • Create a financial survival plan for college.
    • Understand credit reports and scores.
    • Plan for tuition and fee payments.
    • Research housing options.
    • Create repayment plans for student loans and personal debt.
    • Plan for expenses and living costs after college.
    • Learn how to live without your parents' money and financial support.
    • Analyze job offers and benefits packages.