Mental Health Support at NAU

Mental Health Support is here when you need it. Access on-campus counseling, psychiatry, 24/7 mental health support, and online tools to care for your well-being.

Call NAU Counseling Services 24/7 support

At NAU, your mental health matters. Whether you're dealing with depression, anxiety, or just need someone to talk to, we offer a variety of resources (available 24/7, online and in person) to support.

Immediate 24/7 Support

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, confidential support is available.

Mental Health Services

NAU's Counseling Services, located in the Health and Learning Center (HLC), offers in-person and telehealth counseling support to registered students at NAU.

Services include:

  • Individual, relationship, and group counseling
  • Outreach and consultation
  • Support groups

Not sure where to start? Here’s a quick breakdown:

  • Psychology/counseling: Focuses on emotion and behaviors through talk therapy and behavioral support.
  • Psychiatry: Treats mental health diagnoses through therapeutic intervention. We also conduct psychiatric evaluations and initiate/manage medications.

Our team can help guide you to the best fit for your needs.

How to make an appointment

To schedule mental health services, call 928-523-2261 or visit the Health and Learning Center in person.

Jacks Care 24/7

Free, around-the-clock mental health support is just a click away with Jacks Care 24/7. All NAU students have access to:

  • Crisis support call 928-523-2261 or come in to Campus Health Services
  • Self-guided tools via Welltrack Boost to manage stress, sleep, anxiety, and more
  • Peer support through Togetherall, a safe and anonymous online community of college students. Manage stress with self-assessments, peer discussions, and other tools that support mental health.
  • Off-campus therapist matching with Welltrack Connect

All crisis services, self-guided tools, and peer support are free for NAU students. Sign up with your NAU email.

More ways to get support

  • Health Promotion: Programs on stress management, suicide prevention, and healthy lifestyles. Email healthpromotion@nau.edu or call 928-523-2131.
  • College of Education Practicum Lab: Free counseling by supervised graduate students. Location: COE Building 27, Room 169.
  • Let’s Talk: Free 15-minute drop-in chats with licensed clinicians, no appointment needed.

Community support

If you need help beyond campus, these local providers offer additional services:

  • The Guidance Center: 24-hour crisis services. Call 928-527-1899.
  • Flagstaff Medical Center Behavioral Health: 24-hour services. Call 928-213-6300.
  • Native Americans for Community Action: Call 928-526-2968.