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Frequently Asked Questions

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The SAP provides comprehensive, flexible, affordable programs and services to students through both one-one-one direct service or via phone, email, or video conference. Information about all of their resources and services can be found by accessing their website or by calling 1.800.327.2251.
You may access personal counseling by just dialing 1.800.327.2251.  The Student Care Coordinator a masters level clinician who answers the line will spend some time talking with you to determine your concerns and how you would like best to be served.  Counseling is offered over the phone, online or in a face-to-face setting.  Multiple languages are supported.  You may call the service as often as you need to for difference issues.   For each concern, you will have up to five free sessions.
For each concern for which you contact the SAP, you have up to five sessions at no cost.
Just by calling 1.800.327.2251
You may call the SAP line at any time, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Specific services, for example, consultation with an attorney, may only be available during regular business and/or early evening hours.
Yes, you may request to be work with a counselor face-to-face, by phone, email or through video systems such as Skype.
Services and resources are free with some time limitation on the number of sessions available for personal counseling (5). 
No, you do not need an appointment to make the initial call.  Once a counselor or other individual is identified to help you with your concern, you will need to interact on an appointment basis.

The individual who answers the initial call my be different, but once assigned a counselor, this person will remain the same.

The SAP provides a wide range of services to students.  They will assist students with scheduling sessions for personal counseling, legal advice (up to 30 minutes per issue), resources with regard to child care and elder care. In addition to direct resources, the SAP portal site offers a wide range of interactive web resources on a variety of topics that can help you navigate life's responsibilities and challenges.
The staff within the Office of Student Support can answer any questions and help you navigate the system so you can take full advantage of what is offered.
All services provided by the SAP are confidential.  Nothing is ever shared back to staff or faculty of the University.
The SAP plan is available at any time throughout the year.

To Contact the Student Assistance Program:

1.800.327.2251
Mobile or Online Access: Apple, Google Play & Portal

Username: UBALT

For more information visit www.ubalt.edu/StudentAssistance