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Faculty and Staff Resources

Contact Information

Phone: (626) 815-2109

Hours

Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m., 1-4:30 p.m.

Location

Magnolia Court

Related Links

APU CARES

Student Health Center

Alcohol and Other Drugs Task Force

Serving APU Students

Mental health challenges can have significant impact on the academic functioning of students. According to the National College Health Assessment Spring 2024 report:

A total of 36% of students saw their grades significantly impacted by stress, 30% by anxiety, and 21% by depression. This is higher than financial stress (17%), family concerns (11%) and colds/viruses (15%). The NCHA report additionally highlights that 19% of students in the survey reported serious psychological distress and 25% screened positive for suicidality at sometime in the last 12 months. Faculty and staff can be critical partners in recognizing students in distress and helping connect them to the appropriate resources. The following are resources we hope can help you as you support students.

Reporting Concern for a Student

  • In an Emergency: Call 911 immediately, then notify Campus Safety at (626) 815-5000.
  • Consultation: Unsure how to proceed or if a situation is an emergency? The UCC offers 24/7 consultation at (626) 815-2109 for concrete advice. After hours, follow voicemail prompts to connect with an urgent-care provider. In-person consultations are also available during business hours.
  • APU CARES: This system centralizes support for student academic, emotional, and well-being concerns. Faculty and staff referrals are crucial for informing university professionals and enabling prompt action.
  • Confidentiality and Follow-Ups: As a confidential resource, the UCC generally cannot confirm or deny student interactions. Therefore, you likely won’t receive updates on our follow-up. If concerns persist, make additional reports via consultation or APU CARES.

Understanding and Promoting Our Services

All enrolled APU students can access free, confidential counseling services. We offer in-person sessions at our Azusa campus and teletherapy. During the first session, our counselors assess student needs and recommend the most effective course of action. Our brief counseling model addresses many common college student concerns. For more complex needs, we collaborate with community providers to facilitate high-quality specialist referrals.

The UCC primarily serves undergraduate students, but is happy to extend services to graduate and professional students as well through urgent care, support, Solution Sessions, groups and workshops, and ongoing therapy referrals.

Students report strong satisfaction with their experience of support at the University Counseling Center. In fact, 96% of students reported they are satisfied with their overall experience at the UCC for the 2024-2025 academic year. We greatly appreciate faculty and staff encouraging students to connect with the UCC.

Mental Health Awareness Training

To equip all faculty and staff to support student mental health, the UCC offers a formal, self-paced Canvas training. We have two versions: one for faculty and staff, and another for student leaders and student employees. For questions about these trainings, contact us at [email protected] or (626) 815-2109.

Partnerships and Guest Speakers

Bring vital mental health support directly to your students! The UCC is thrilled to partner on your events and classroom activities, amplifying your impact and strengthening our campus presence. Submit your request today by visiting our Outreach Request page, or connect with us at [email protected] or (626) 815-2109.

Ways to Share Student Support Info

You can help students connect with support and resources by including the following language.

Faculty are invited to consider adding the following language to their syllabi to encourage students’ use of campus resources.

Undergraduate

Students face many challenges in college, and we have campus resources to support you. The UCC is committed to helping you thrive academically, emotionally, and spiritually. Contact the UCC for free, confidential 24/7 crisis care and ongoing counseling sessions, groups, and workshops.

The Office of Spiritual Life provides opportunities for students to meet individually with a campus pastor, offering confidential space for students to receive spiritual support and guidance. Make an appointment, or contact us for more information at (626) 815-3855 or [email protected].

 

Graduate and Professional

Students face many challenges in college, and we have campus resources to support you. The UCC is committed to helping you thrive academically, emotionally, and spiritually. Contact the UCC for free, confidential 24/7 crisis care, one-time Solution Sessions, groups, workshops, and ongoing therapy referrals.

Students can share their academic and wellness needs through APU CARES or find academic, financial, and other resources through the Student Services Center.

Students respond best to care when it is from someone they know and trust. Consider sending a Canvas message to your class, sharing about APU student resources.

Undergraduate

Dear Student(s),

APU faculty are committed to your academic, emotional, and spiritual wellness. Because you’re navigating multiple roles and responsibilities, we recognize your unique emotional and spiritual needs and want you to know we are here for you.

▪ Free mental health counseling, crisis care, and therapeutic groups and workshops are available, and emotional wellness tips can be found on Instagram @apucounseling.

▪ Take a quick anonymous mental health screening to see if emotional support would be helpful in this season.

▪ Schedule an appointment with a campus pastor for spiritual support and guidance through the Office of Spiritual Life.

▪ Share your academic and wellness needs through APU CARES.

▪ We encourage you to pause and reflect with some mindful prayer exercises.

 

Warmly,

(Insert Faculty Name, Title)

 

Graduate

Dear Student(s),

APU faculty are committed to your academic, emotional, and spiritual wellness. We recognize your unique wellness needs as graduate and professional students and want you to know we are here for you.

▪ The University Counseling Center offers one-time Solution Sessions and assistance connecting to long-term support, as well as therapeutic groups and workshops. (Contact the UCC) and find emotional wellness tips on Instagram @apucounseling.

▪ Take a quick anonymous mental health screening to see if emotional support would be helpful in this season.

▪ Share your academic and wellness needs through APU CARES.

▪ Find academic, financial, and other resources through the Student Services Center.

▪ We encourage you to pause and reflect with some mindful prayer exercises.

 

Warmly,

(Insert Faculty Name, Title)

We are asking every faculty member to consider adding this page to their Canvas class under a class resources tab. Students who are well emotionally, spiritually, and physically are those who thrive academically. Thank you for encouraging students to care for themselves by making this resource available.

 

 

Faculty who pause to allow for emotional and spiritual support in class model holistic wellness for their students. Consider using this slide to guide your class in a moment of prayerful breathing and to encourage students to access student support services.