Drop-In Counseling / Let's Talk

What is Let’s Talk?

  • Easy access to informal, confidential or even anonymous consultations with HCC counselors
  • Regular, weekly, walk-in hours
  • Free

When and where is Let’s Talk?

Law School
Day: Wednesdays
Times: 12-1pm
Room: Law School Conference Room

Driscoll South
Day: Mondays
Time: 1-2pm
Room: 3C (Right next to Pioneer Card Office)

Katherine A. Ruffatto Hall, 4th Floor
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 1-2pm
Room: LEP Office

If I go to Let's Talk, won't everyone find out?

  • No. Let's Talk meetings are confidential.
  • Let’s Talk meeting can even be anonymous.
  • If safety is an issue (yours or someone else's), there may be a need to inform other professionals.

What if someone feels suicidal or wants to hurt him/herself? Should he or she go to Let's Talk?

  • If you are feeling unsafe, find a good friend or a family member you trust
  • Call Campus Safety at 303-871-3000 and ask to speak to the counselor on call
  • Call 911
  • Go directly to the Health and Counseling Center (3rd Floor North Ritchie Center) during our normal hours, where you can get immediate help
  • Go to a Let’s Talk location, and the counselor can help you decide what will be best for you

What if someone expresses a desire to hurt other individuals? Is Let's Talk appropriate for them?

  • Call Campus Safety at 303-871-3000
  • Call 911 in the case of imminent danger
  • A Let's Talk counselor can help you assess these situations
  • The Health and Counseling Center can also be used as a resource in these instances

What is the time limit on Let's Talk meetings?

The length of the meeting is determined by a couple of things:

  • If anyone else is waiting
  • The amount of time you need

If you need a lot of time or have many things to talk about, it may be helpful for you to consider scheduling a meeting with a counselor at the Health and Counseling Center.

Can faculty and staff or parents of DU students utilize Let's Talk services?

  • Let's Talk services are primarily for DU students
  • We will not turn anyone away from a Let's Talk meeting
  • If a faculty or staff member or a parent had concerns about a student, Let's Talk would be a great starting place to find some help and resources

What if appointments at HCC are booked for weeks out? Can I use Let's Talk instead?

  • Let's Talk is not meant to take the place of counseling
  • If you need immediate assistance with a problem or feel you are in crisis, you can always call the HCC at 303-871-2205.

I am concerned about my friend. Can I bring my friend to Let's Talk?

A Let's Talk counselor will be able to talk to you with your friend, or talk to your friend alone.

For questions, please contact the Health & Counseling Center at 303.871.2205 or scott.cypers@hcc.du.edu