Outreach Requests
The UT Dallas Student Counseling Center (SCC) is excited that you’re helping us spread the word about the importance of mental health! As we partner more with the campus community to reduce this stigma, it is inevitable that there will be times when the SCC is in high demand for our counseling services. In order to meet those needs, we request that you provide a minimum of two-weeks-notice for all outreach requests.
We also limit our outreach presentations during the peak months of September and October in the fall semester and March and April in the spring; please consider planning your SCC presentation between May and August or November and February.
To request a presentation, please review the options below and fill out our Outreach Request Form.
All incoming requests will be reviewed, and you will be contacted. Thank you for your patience as we work through each request.
For more information, please contact sccoutreach@utdallas.edu.
SCC Signature Outreach Presentations
With the help of student feedback, the SCC has gathered data on the top five most sought-after outreach presentations to offer to our campus community in hopes of meeting the needs and requests of our Comets.*
If you do not see the desired presentation for your group below, please submit a “create your own” request and our Outreach Coordinator will get back to you with feedback, options and recommendations. Please also check our Workshops page as there may be a presentation that meets your needs.
*Note: All SCC Signature Outreach Presentations will be tailored to your specific group! Please let us know your hopes and needs, and we’ll make sure the presentation is the best fit for you.
- How to help a friend/student in distress
Students oftentimes come across peers who seem to be struggling with their mental/emotional health and wellness. Here we discuss signs/symptoms to look for, ways to support and intervene and how to refer someone for help. - Stress management
Stress and anxiety are some of the most common concerns for university students. In this presentation, students will learn to identify anxiety, its impact on them, and gain skills for how to manage and relieve mental, physical and emotional symptoms of stress. - SCC services/university mental health
Oftentimes students may be unaware that they have access to free, affirming mental health services on campus. What is more, many students have never talked about mental health prior to coming to college or may have previously experienced stigma around the topic. Students will learn about SCC resources and offerings and also have discussion around the most common mental health concerns for UTD students to help normalize and validate their experiences. - Self-care in college
Whether it be time management, taking care of health, or organizing their priorities, many students struggle with finding balance for all the things that are important to them in college. In this presentation, students will gain tips and have the opportunity to self-reflect on how they can best manage their time and tasks taking into account their strengths, needs and opportunities for self-care. - Healthy relationships/connections
College can be a time for students to explore new relationships. For some this exciting and fun! For others, they may struggle with setting boundaries, trying out their social skills, or finding their inner confidence to connect. This presentation will help students to self-reflect on their social/relational skills and challenges and provide conversation and ideas around how to build relationships and support during their college experience.
*Create your own: If you have reviewed the SCC Signature Outreach Presentations and they do not fit your needs, please add the following to your outreach request form:
- Topic areas to address
- Needs/concerns that led you to make this request
- Information about your group, organization or class