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: The week of May 7 – May 11 is the last week of Let's Talk. Let's Talk consultations will resume in the fall when classes start.
Let's Talk is cancelled on Tuesday, May 8.
On Wednesday, May 9, the Let’s Talk hours in the Red Gym will be 12 - 1:15 pm. Steve Andrews will be the Let’s Talk consultant.
| 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
