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Help
with Personal Problems
Personal
Counseling Information
Mental Health Information
Crisis Help Services
Frequently Asked Questions
Additional Information
FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS
Why
would I need Counseling? College life can be very rewarding,
but also stressful. There are often many life stressors
that college students encounter (e.g., moving, change
in financial situation, new found independence, balancing
demands of parenting/school/work. If you are beginning
to feel “stressed” or overwhelmed, then make
an appointment to talk with a counselor. Any information
that you share with a counselor is confidential (i.e.,
this information cannot be shared with anyone without
your written consent).
How
can a counselor help me? Counselors are trained to
assist students in identifying, understanding, and developing
skills to solve your personal problems. One of the major
goals is to provide you with skills so that you are more
capable of solving future problems on your own.
What
if I’m
in a crisis? The Counseling Center is prepared to assist
students who are in crisis (e.g., suicidal
thoughts, anger management problems). However, the Counselors
are not available 24 hours per day. As such, if there is
a crisis during off hours, we recommend that you call the
local crisis line (1-800-724-0461) or go to a local emergency
room.
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