Student Assistance Program

The Student Assistance Program (SAP) provides video and in person short term counseling services with the goal of offering flexible methods of delivery to our students no matter where they are nationally or internationally. Students have access to up to 5 free and confidential short term counseling sessions per referral reason. Above all, please know there are no limits on the number of times that students may access this service.

Non Crisis Mental Health Counseling Referral Form

When you call the SAP:

1. You will be immediately connected with a Student Care Coordinator who is a Master's Level Clinician.
2. The Student Care Coordinator will assess your needs, screen for emergencies and provide in the moment support. 
3. Following the needs assessment, the Student Care Coordinator will work with you to create a plan for support and resolution.
4. The Student Care Coordinator will assist you by connecting you to available resources through UBalt, the community or your health insurance plan. 
5. Regardless of your need, your Student Care Coordinator will follow-up with you for the duration of your case. Keep your Student Care Coordinator's contact information handy and call them anytime you have questions or if you need any additional support.  

Balancing school, work and family can be difficult. Fortunately, your SAP can assist in making this part of the student experience easier. Childcare referral services are an additional benefit provided by UBalt at no cost to you. Upon calling the SAP, you will be linked to a Student Care Coordinator who will provide resources tailed for your specific childcare needs.

The SAP offers a wide variety of child care referrals for services, including:

• Family daycare homes and group homes
• Emergency and back-up care
• Nurseries and preschools
• Nanny and au pair services
• Summer camps
• Before and after school programs
• Adoption and special needs

CHILD CARE REFERRAL Form

Choosing the right eldercare services for your loved ones can be stressful, especially when keeping their happiness in mind. Fortunately, your SAP can help in making this process a little easier. Eldercare referral services are an additional benefit provided UBalt at no cost to you. Upon calling the SAP, you will be linked to a Student Care Coordinator who will provide pre-screened, up-to-date, national resources tailed for your specific eldercare needs. 

The SAP offers a wide variety of eldercare referrals for services, including:

• In-home care: medical and nursing rehabilitation services
• Home-based services: nutrition, Meals on Wheels, cleaning and repair
• Inpatient, services: nursing homes, intermediate, care facilities, respite care and assisted living facilities
• Housing: retirement communities and subsidized housing 
• Older adult services: support and advocacy groups, volunteer opportunities and adult daycare
• Transportation Services

Elder Care Referral Form

In need of financial consultation services? Your SAP can help. Financial consultation services are an additional benefit provided by UBalt. Upon calling the SAP, you will be linked to a  Student Care Coordinator who will conduct a needs assessment and connect you to the SAP's team of highly-trained financial counselors to provide unlimited telephonic consultation and resources about your specific financial needs. If you determine you need ongoing assistance with your financial situation, the SAP can provide local referrals. 

The SAP offer a wide variety of financial resources and services, including:

• Debt management and consolidation
• College funding
• Retirement funding
• Credit Counseling
• Budgeting 

Financial Consultation Form

Finding appropriate legal services is easy with the SAP. Legal consultation services are an additional benefit provided by UBalt. Upon calling the SAP, you will be linked to a Student Care Coordinator who will conduct a needs assessment and connect you to a qualified attorney to provide you with resources and in-office or telephonic consultation about your specific legal issue. If you determine you need further assistance, you will receive 25%off the attorney's hourly rate. 
Note: The SAP cannot consult on school-related matters. 

The SAP offer a wide variety for legal resources and services, including:

• The right attorney with expertise specific to your legal matter
• Access to a national network of attorneys with exceptional experience that are matched to your needs
• Concierge help to navigate the legal world

The SAP legal benefits include:

• Free 30 minute consultations
• In-office or telephonic with local plan providers
• 25% off the attorney's hourly rate when an hourly rate is quoted for services beyond consultation
• Each consultation must be over a new legal topic

Legal Consultation Referral Form

Non Crisis Mental Health Counseling Referral Form

CHILD CARE REFERRAL Form

Elder Care Referral Form

Financial Consultation Form

Legal Consultation Referral Form

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Frequently Asked Questions