Let’s Talk
Let’s Talk is a program that provides drop-in consultations at locations around campus for UW-Madison students. It’s free, no appointment is necessary, and students are seen on a first-come, first-served basis.
Just walk in for an informal, friendly, and confidential consultation. Speaking with a counselor consultant can help provide insight, solutions, and information about other resources.
Let’s Talk is not a substitute for formal counseling and doesn’t constitute mental health treatment, but the counseling consultants can listen to your specific problems and introduce you to what it’s like to speak to a member of our staff.
FAQs
No topic is off limits. Common concerns include:
- stress
- sadness
- worry
- relationships
- academic performance
- family problems
- financial struggles
Spring Schedule
Please note: Consultants may not begin new conversations with students within the last 15 minutes of the shift.
Please note: Let's Talk will start at 1:15 on Wednesday, February 22.
| Day | Time | Location | Contact Person |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm | College Library, Room 3205 | Amanda Ngola, LCSW Sarah Kohlstedt, Ph.D |
| Tuesday | 1 pm - 3 pm | SAC: Room 3155 | Manbeena Sekhon, Ph.D |
| Wednesday | 12 pm - 2 pm | Red Gym Mezzanine C | Monika Gutkowska, Psy.D |
| Thursday | 11 am - 1 pm | School of Education, Room 154 | Julie Tatar, Ph.D |
| Friday | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Union South-TITU | Jennifer Young, Ph.D |
Who should visit Let’s Talk?
Any student can come to a Let’s Talk consultation, but it’s the best fit for students who:
- Aren’t sure about counseling or wonder what it’s like to talk to a counselor;
- Aren’t interested in ongoing counseling but would like the perspective of a counselor;
- Have a specific problem and would like someone with whom to talk it through; or
- Have a concern about a friend or family member and would like ideas about what to do.
Meet the Let’s Talk Staff
Learn a a little bit about our Let’s Talk counselors.
Locations
Times and locations occasionally change throughout the semester. Check back for the most up-to-date information.
Questions about Let’s Talk?
Contact Amanda Ngola, LCSW, Associate Director, Director of Campus-Based Services, at 608-265-5600, or email angola@uhs.wisc.edu
