Mental Health Counseling

Mental Health
Counseling Services

Explore on-demand mental health
counseling and support services
for OU Online students
offered through TELUS Health.

Take Care of Your Mental Health

Download the TELUS Health Student Support app for 24/7 access to professional, on-demand counseling services.

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24/7 Access

OU Online offers various support services tailored to online students, including mental health services. Through our partnership with the TELUS Health Student Support app, you can access free, confidential mental health counseling and support 24/7 in several languages via the app, telephone, and the web.

On-demand counseling anytime you need it

  • Schedule counseling sessions with a licensed therapist or counselor.
  • Talk with a professional counselor on-demand through live chat or a phone call. 
  • Connect with the same counselor over multiple sessions via telephone or video appointments.

After-hours crisis support for urgent situations

  • Get help whenever you need it, day or night.
  • Access videos, articles, and infographics addressing various mental health and wellness topics through a self-help library set up with resources to support your mental health and wellness journey.

Support in your language

Student Support app content and support services are available 24/7 in Mandarin, Cantonese, Spanish, French, and English. Additional language options may be requested by appointment, depending on availability.

Counseling is completely uncapped

There are no limits on the number or length of sessions as long as the support remains short-term, focused on achievable goals, and clinically appropriate.

Access the Student Support app in 5 easy steps

  1. Search “TELUS Health Student Support app” on your device’s app store and download the FREE app.
  2. Open the app and complete the initial prompts.
  3. Get started by completing your profile, including searching and selecting University of Oklahoma - Online Student. Review the Terms and Conditions, consent, and if you agree, check the circle to proceed.
  4. Accept push notifications to receive wellness tips from the Student Support app.
  5. That’s it! You can now access various resources to support your emotional health and well-being, including assessments, podcasts, articles, webinars, and more. If you need someone to talk to, click the phone or chat icons in the Student Support app to get emotional support 24/7/365.

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