UAA offers students a variety of services.  The Student Affairs Counseling Services provides short-term personal counseling for concerns affecting academic success such as stress, situational crises, and life changes.  Other services include student advocacy, workshop presentations, and referrals.  The Student Health and Counseling Center provides mental health psychotherapy using the brief psychotherapy model.  The therapist acts as a patient advocate and assists individuals in dealing with stressful life events, depression anxiety, sexual and physical abuse, alcohol and drug dependency, situation crises, and other life issues.  The Psychological Services Center provides therapy for a variety of issues including counseling for families, couples, and individuals.  A "Personal Safety Guide for Women and Men" is online also.

Michael Turner, Professor of Counseling, provides personal counseling, critical incident response, safety education, and staff training.  He can be reached at 786-6158 or afmtt@uaa.alaska.edu.
Anna L. Hinman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), providing counseling regarding life issues.  Anna is available to meet with students at UAA’s residential community and at the Student Health and Counseling Center.  Anna can be reached at 786-6158 or a.hinman@uaa.alaska.edu.