Embedded Counselor at Merrill College
Maddy Meredith
Office Location: 1100J Knight Hall
Office Hours: Mondays and Thursdays (remote office hours on Tuesdays)
Email: maddym@umd.edu
Schedule a clinical appointment
The University of Maryland Counseling Center has collaborated with the Philip Merrill College of Journalism to provide clinicians that work specifically with journalism students in Knight Hall. Merrill College's embedded counselor provides the following services:
- Mental health appointments for Merrill College students.
- Consultation with Merrill College faculty and staff who are concerned about a student’s mental health.
- Outreach programming tailored to the needs of Merrill College.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Merrill College have an embedded counselor?
By placing counselors onsite, the Counseling Center makes it easier for Merrill College students to get mental health services, and offers more direct access for faculty and staff to consult with a mental health professional about how to best support students. Additionally, being embedded in Merrill College provides the context needed to tailor services and programs to the unique needs of journalism students.
How do I schedule an appointment with the embedded counselor?
To schedule a clinical appointment with Maddy, you can use the online scheduling system or contact her via email at maddym@umd.edu to schedule. Merrill College students can meet with Maddy at Knight Hall on Mondays and Thursdays from 9-5 p.m. and virtually on Tuesdays from 9-5 p.m.
Can I drop in to meet with Maddy if I need support now?
Maddy is not currently available for unscheduled sessions with students. Urgent services are available to all UMD students in-person at the Shoemaker Building during business hours or by phone at (301) 314-7651 outside of business hours.
Are my visits confidential?
Your visits with your embedded counselor and any other Counseling Center staff are confidential. Your counselor will NOT share information about you with your program’s faculty, staff or anyone else.
How much does it cost to meet with the embedded counselor?
Just like with all Counseling Center services, meeting with the embedded counselor is free of charge.
If I am a Merrill College student and I want mental health services, am I required to meet with the embedded counselor?
Just because you are a Merrill College student does not mean your appointment has to be with the embedded counselor. Additional Counseling Center services and providers are available for all UMD students at the Shoemaker Building.
How does the embedded counselor assist Merrill College faculty and staff?
The embedded counselor is available to consult with Merrill College faculty and staff regarding any concerns they may have about a student’s mental health and how to best support the student. The embedded counselor may also provide general guidance on best practices for bolstering student mental health and wellbeing within Merrill College.
Does the embedded counselor provide mental health programming for Merrill College?
Yes! Maddy provides outreach programming focused on mental health education and awareness tailored to Merrill College. Programs are available for student groups, classes, program departments and other groups of faculty or staff by request. Regardless of the audience, the focus of this programming will be on improving student mental health and wellbeing. To request an outreach program, contact the embedded counselor or submit a Counseling Center outreach request.
Where can I find more information about counseling services available?
To find out general information about the Counseling Center or learn more about the services, resources and programs offered by the Counseling Center, please visit counseling.umd.edu.