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Let's Talk

Getting started

What is Let’s Talk?

A red and green logo of two conversation boxes joined together. Red text in between them reads: LET'S TALK.Let’s Talk is a program that connects UW students both virtually and in person with support from experienced mental health counselors from the Counseling Center without an appointment. Let’s Talk offers informal consultation – it is not a substitute for regular therapy, counseling or psychiatric care.

Mental health counselors hold drop-in hours via videoconference and in-person to provide insight, solutions and information about other resources. Let’s Talk drop-in visits are free, and confidential and no appointment necessary. 

If you need to speak with a mental health counselor more urgently than the times listed below, please call Husky HelpLine for support at 206.616.7777.

What if I want to make an appointment? Can I still do Let’s Talk?

We are continuing to offer Virtual Let’s Talk by appointments during this quarter! You are able to schedule those via the Counseling Center student portal. Log-in the portal and click “Schedule an appointment.” When asked what type of appointment you’re interested in, select “one time brief consultation with a counselor about a specific concern” and it will take you to a list of openings we have for the next two weeks.

If you need to speak with a counselor sooner, you can contact the Husky HelpLine 206-616-7777 (24/7), or schedule a 1:1 session with a counselor using our student portal. 

2024 Let's Talk Schedule for the year

Location: Ethnic Culture Center - Tuesdays 2:00PM to 4:00PM with Iris Song, Armando Sanchez, and Arionna Scott

Location: Q Center - Wednesdays from 2:00PM - 4:00PM with Heidi Li and Jamie Welch

Location: Circle on Fridays from 2:00PM to 4:00PM with Tomomi ITo and Mehvash Ali.

Therapists will be on a rotating schedule.

Case Management Let's Talk - Scan QR code to set a virtual appointment every Thursday from 2-3p

Join for Political Stress Let's Talk Thursday, Nov 7th from 2-4 on Zoom. Scan QR to register

Frequently Asked Questions

How is Let’s Talk funded?

Let’s Talk is supported by UW Parent & Family Programs and the Services & Activities Fee.

How do I participate in Let’s Talk?

How to participate

Here are the steps you need to take to participate in Virtual Let’s Talk. Please review them carefully:

  1. Decide which day and time you want to participate (see above) and set a reminder to yourself to return to this page then. You can find a time zone calculator here. Let’s Talk is not a 24/7 service and is only available during scheduled times.
  2. Find a time that works for you and click on the registration link.
  3. You will see options for times. Please select the time you would like and register.
  4. Make sure you have the technology needed – a functioning computer or smartphone, ideally with a webcam.
  5. Find a private, quiet place where you can talk with the counselor and then check your email for the Let’s Talk link during the time of your meeting. 
  6. Wait for your turn to talk with a counselor. Let’s Talk is first come, first served, and the counselor will start your visit once they are done meeting with the student(s) ahead of you in line. If you are not ready when the counselor starts your visit, they will put you back in the waiting room. If there are many students waiting ahead of you, it is possible that the counselor might not be able to see you today. If you need support urgently and can’t wait until the next Let’s Talk session, contact UW’s student mental health services.

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Husky HelpLine (24/7 Mental Health Support): 206.616.7777

  • 24-hour crisis line supported through Telus (formally MySSP) to give students access to same-day, confidential mental health and crisis intervention support, and in multiple languages.
  • Open 24/7. Online chat via Telus website. You contact them to request a consultation with a counselor and they call you back the same day.

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