Welcome!
We provide free and confidential support and mental health services to all registered Buffalo State students. You are always welcome here!
The Counseling Center is located on the second floor of the Weigel Wellness Center. To make an appointment or consult with a counselor, come in or call us at (716) 878-4436.
24/7 Bengal Support Line
Call 833-823-0260
- Feelings of anxiety, depression, or stress
- Relationship problems or worries
- Grief and loss
- Help with coping skills
Call to speak to a counselor for immediate support.
Hours for Walk-in Urgent Care
Monday-Friday, 10:00am–3:00pm
Walk-in appointments are available for urgent needs on a first-come/first-served basis, similar to a medical urgent care. For more information, stop by our 2nd floor reception desk or call us at (716) 878-4436 (Monday-Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm).
Free Teletherapy
Another therapy option to fit your busy schedule
Buffalo State University is partnered with BetterMynd, an online therapy platform, to offer students access to free teletherapy sessions from a diverse network of licensed mental health counselors.
These 50-minute live video sessions are private and confidential and can take place from the convenience of your laptop, smartphone, or tablet. Teletherapy sessions are available during the day, at night, and on weekends, so you can get support whenever it's best for you.
To access BetterMynd, just visit https://app.bettermynd.com/register and register with your Buffalo State email address. It's that simple!
You will automatically have 3 credits for individual sessions and 3 credits for their online wellbeing workshops. For additional credits, just email the Counseling Center at counselingcenter@buffalostate.edu and request more BetterMynd credits, and more will be added to your account.
Students will be provided 15 individual session credits to use for the duration of the academic year (the first day of classes for the fall semester to the last day of classes for the spring semester), which equates to biweekly therapy during the academic year or weekly therapy for a whole semester. If all 15 credits are utilized before the end of the academic year, we encourage students to discuss options with their BetterMynd provider, health insurance company, or contact the Counseling Center to review other mental health support services.
To register and get started, sign-up here with your Buffalo State email address. You can also email BetterMynd at students@bettermynd.com with any questions.
Workshops
Learn skills to improve your mental health
Weekly workshops are a great way to learn skills to improve your mental health and functioning, while connecting with other students who are working on similar goals.
All of our offerings on Bengal Connect are open to the whole campus, even if you never use other Counseling Center services.
