Psychological Services Center
Welcome to the Psychological Services Center (PSC) at the University at Buffalo.
Director: Sarah Taber-Thomas, PhD
Free In-Person Mental Health Screening for National Depression Screen Day
When: Thursday, Oct 10, 2024, 9:00am-5:00pm
Where: Psychological Services Center – 168 Park Hall
- This screening for depression and anxiety takes about 2 min.
- After you complete it and get your results, you may choose to speak with someone who can empathetically listen and direct you to relevant resources at UB and beyond.
- No insurance is required to participate in the screening, and it is completely free of charge.
- No appointment is needed for a screening.
- Your information will not be shared with professors, coaches, employers, parents, or anyone else. The only time information would be shared is in a life-threatening emergency.
Our Services
The PSC specializes in the use of evidence-based treatments for children, adolescents, and adults. Our services are available to UB students, faculty, and staff, as well as individuals in the Western New York and Southern Ontario regions. We provide a broad array of psychological services, including counseling and therapy for individuals, couples, families, and groups; psychological assessment and testing; and psychoeducational workshops.
Services Include:
- Psychological Assessment (IQ, personality, achievement, ADHD)
- Psychotherapy for Individuals, Couples and Families
- Specialized Services:
The tragic, racially motivated attack that occurred at the Tops on Jefferson Ave on May 14, 2022 has left our community reeling in sadness, anger, grief, and confusion. Following this tragedy, many organizations across our community have pulled together to offer a wide range of support and resources for those affected. Below are links to several of organizations with information on how to obtain immediate assistance with food, transportation, finances, mental health, and more. We will continue to update information as new resources become available.
Local Resources
- Buffalo Public Schools: Family & Community Resources
- Erie County Department of Mental Health: Community Resources
- United Way of Buffalo & Erie County
For a complete list of local resources, please call 211 or text your zip code to 898-211.
University Resources
The Psychological Services Center is working to implement additional services specifically for those community members affected. Please check back soon for additional information.
Heath and Safety: Effective May 11, 2023, the federal COVID-19 Public Health Declaration ended. The CDC and New York State Department of Health have shifted guidance regarding the prevention and control of COVID-19. All staff, clients, and visitors experiencing symptoms, a positive test, or known exposure to COVID-19 are asked to remain home. The use of face masks is optional for non-symptomatic clients, staff, and visitors. Our policies are subject to change with state and federal guidelines. For more information regarding our current policies and procedures, please call 716-645-3697 or email us.
Treatment Options: We recognize that not all individuals are able or comfortable returning to services in-person, and as such, we will continue to offer treatment services through telehealth (using video conferencing so that you can see and hear your therapist) in a limited capacity.
- If you are interested in telehealth counseling services, please let us know so we can complete a brief screen to ensure telehealth services are appropriate.
- Click here for more information about our internet-based Parent-Child Interaction Therapy services.
Resources: Below are some resources regarding stress management and self-care that may be useful.
- American Psychological Association COVID-19 Information and Resources
- UB Self-Help Resources (for UB students)
- Make Today Meaningful (free webinar series on mental health and wellbeing)
Our Mission
The Psychological Services Center (PSC) is a training and research clinic for the Clinical Psychology program in the Department of Psychology at the University at Buffalo. The Clinical Psychology program is accredited by the American Psychological Association, and is dedicated to providing exceptional training to our clinical psychology doctoral students. Doctoral students are supervised by faculty members in the department and practicing psychologists in the community.
Our commitment to training emphasizes the use of the most effective and evidence-based treatments, to assure the best possible care for our clients. We strive to provide high-quality services to all persons regardless of age, race, ethnicity, physical ability or attributes, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity/expression.
Community Advisory Board
The Psychological Services Center Community Advisory Board is working to build partnerships within the communities we serve. The board’s members are local leaders in community organizing, diversity, equity, and inclusion consulting, and behavioral health, as well as for clients/family members.
Directions to the Center Locations
Location: We provide services at two locations:
- UB North Campus: Our primary location on the UB North Campus is in 168 Park Hall, directly opposite O’Brian Hall at the end of Flint Loop.
- UB South Campus: We are also offering services on the UB South (Main St) Campus in Diefendorf Hall.
UB North Campus Location (see map at right):
- Center Location: 168 Park Hall on UB's North Campus, directly opposite O’Brian Hall at the end of Flint Loop.
- Public transportation: Metro Bus Transportation from the South (Main St) Campus, get off at Flint Circle.
- By car:
- From the South (Downtown, South Towns): Heading east on I-90, take exit 50 for I-290 W. Take exit 5B for Millersport Hwy N (263 N). Exit onto John James Audubon (UB North Campus, Flint entrance). Turn R on Flint Rd.
- From the North (Getzville, Lockport): Head south on Millersport Hwy (263 N). Take a slight right onto John James Audubon Pkwy. Turn R on Flint Rd.
- From the East (Lancaster, Clarence): Take I-90 W to I-290 W (exit 50). Take exit 5B for Millersport Hwy N (263 N). Exit onto John James Audubon (UB North Campus, Flint entrance). Turn R on Flint Rd.
- From the West (Grand Island, Tonawanda): Take I-290 E to I-990 N (toward Lockport). Take exit 1 to merge onto John James Audubon Pwky. Turn L on Flint Rd.
Note: If using a GPS, enter “University at Buffalo – North Campus, Flint Entrance.”
- Parking: Free parking in the Park Hall Lot is available for clients of the PSC and the center’s associated programs. Clients may park for free in spaces marked “Clinic Patients Only” or in metered spaces in the Park Lot when a valid “Park Lot Permit” is displayed on the dashboard. You do NOT need to pay the meter if a valid “Park Lot Permit” is displayed on your dashboard. Please note that UB students and staff are not eligible to receive parking permits for the Park Hall Lot.
UB South (Main St) Campus Location (see map at right):
- Center Location: The 3rd floor of Diefendorf Hall on UB's South Campus, next to Abbott Library at the end of Diefendorf Loop.
- Public transportation:
- Metro Bus Transportation, accessible via routes 5 and 8 (University Station stop) or 13, 19, 81 (VA Medical Center stop)
- University Rail Station off Metro Rail
- By car: We are located off of Bailey Ave across from the Buffalo VA Medical Center (Sherman Rd).
- From the West (Tonawanda): Proceed west on I-290 to Exit 7A, Main Street West (Route 5). Travel west about 3 miles on Main Street to Bailey Avenue (Route 62). Turn left onto Bailey, then right on Sherman Road into UB.
- From the East (Clarence, Lancaster): Take I-90 West (portions are toll road) to I-290 West. Go west on I-290 to Exit 7A, Main Street West (Route 5). Proceed about 3 miles to Bailey Avenue (Route 62). Turn left onto Bailey, then right on Sherman Road into UB.
- From the South (Downtown, South Towns): Take I-90 East to to I-290. Go west on I-290 to Exit 7A, Main Street West (Route 5). Proceed about 3 miles to Bailey Avenue (Route 62). Turn left onto Bailey, then right on Sherman Road into UB.
- From the North (Getzville, Lockport): Take the I-290 East exit. Stay on the I-290 and take Exit 5A (Millersport Highway, Route 263) South. Continue on Millersport Highway to Bailey Avenue (Route 62). Angle left onto Bailey, and turn right on Sherman Road into UB.
Note: If using a GPS, enter “Diefendorf Hall.”
- Parking: Free parking in the Diefendorf Hall Lot is available for clients of the PSC and the center’s associated programs. Clients may park for free in spaces marked “Clinic Patients Only” or in Diefendorf lot after 3pm. Please note that UB students and staff are not eligible to receive parking permits for the clinic spaces.
Contact Us
Psychological Services Center
Department of Psychology
University at Buffalo
168 Park Hall (North Campus)
(716) 645-3697
(716) 645-6186 (fax)
ub.psychservices@gmail.com
Map of UB North Campus Flint entrance (primary center location)
Map of UB South (Main St) Campus Diefendorf Hall entrance