Let's Talk FAQ

Students come in with a variety of concerns; no topic is off limits. Some common concerns students talk about include:
- Stress
- Worry/Anxiety
- Cultural barriers
- Building friendships
- Roommate struggles
- Difficulty concentrating or paying attention
- Financial struggles
- Romantic relationship
- Sadness
- Adjustment/Culture shock
- Relationships
- Homesickness
- Academic performance
- Family problems
- Sleep difficulties
- Sexual orientation/Gender identity
Let’s Talk is open to all SUU graduate and undergraduate students. Let’s Talk is the best fit for the following people:
- Students who are not sure about counseling and wonder what it’s like to talk with a counselor.
- Students who are not interested in ongoing counseling but would like the perspective of a counselor.
- Students who have a specific problem and would like someone with whom to talk it through.
- Students who have a concern about a friend/family member and want some ideas about what to do.
Conversations with Let's Talk counselor consultants are confidential. However, one exception is that counselors may need to share information in a situation in which safety for yourself or others is a concern.
Let's Talk counselor consultants keep brief written notes of their contacts with students only in the event that there is an emergency, or when a student is referred to CAPS. In these situations, other CAPS counseling staff may see these notes. Information is also collected about attendance, so that we can keep track of the students we are serving and those we need to continue serving.
Let's Talk visits are never reported on a student's official university record.
We don't want anything to be a barrier to students accessing help. If you have further questions about confidentiality, we encourage you to discuss them with a Let's Talk counselor consultant.