Campus Counseling: Identifying Underserved Student Mental Health Populations

Abstract

UB Rise 2025 Counseling ServicesIn order to determine whether the clientele served by Counseling Services during the 2024–2025 academic year is representative of the overall University of Bridgeport student population, Counseling Services developed metrics related to gender identity, race and ethnicity, international status, and level of study. These metrics are compared with official university data provided by the Office of Institutional Effectiveness. This analysis supports the targeted development of future engagement initiatives aimed at reducing barriers to mental health treatment and addressing historical inequities in access to counseling services