Counseling Services SUPPORT MATCHED TO YOUR NEEDS SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT

Counseling Services SUPPORT MATCHED TO YOUR NEEDS SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY

Counseling Services Goal-oriented, brief treatment Workshops, groups, couples, and individual counseling Limited psychiatric services Training, outreach, and consultation with students, faculty, and staff

Emergency Services Crisis Appointments available Monday – Friday After hours emergency assistance On-Campus: 203-392-5375 for University Police or call 911 Off-Campus: 911 or go to the nearest emergency room CT Crisis Response: 211 National Suicide Hotline: 800-2738255 or text CONNECT to 741741

COVID-19 Response As a result of Southern’s strong preventative response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus), and deep commitment to supporting students while ensuring the health and safety of our community, Counseling Services remains open for business and will be providing a combination of telehealth and on-ground services. Combination of telehealth and onground services To learn more or schedule an appointment, call (203) 3925475 to schedule an appointment

Individual Counseling 30 - 50 minute one-on-one telehealth meetings with a clinician Regularly scheduled goal-directed sessions (often weekly or biweekly) Referral services to community providers given as indicated

THRIVE@Southern Workshops 6 week series designed to help you: Manage life’s challenges Improve your coping Effectively communicate Foster healthy relationships Accomplish your goals Enhance your self-care

Workshops and Groups Offerings may include: Mindfulness Life Coaching Calm Body, Calm Mind Good Grief Student Support Process Group Upper Class Support Group AA Meetings Smart Recovery Meetings

Outreach and Presentations Offerings may include: Counseling Services 101 Recognize, Respond, & Refer Civility, Respect, & Communication Learning to THRIVE Good Grief

Medication Management Provide assessment, evaluation, and medication consultation Eligible only when: ·First time considering medications ·Participate in ongoing counseling If you need a local prescriber to continue your current medications or you want medication management only, we will assist you with a referral to a community provider

Goal Oriented, Brief Treatment Explore problems Establish goals Make positive changes

Confidential Not indicated on academic record Not discussed with anyone without student’s consent Exceptions to confidentiality in rare circumstances related to safety and welfare or where regulated by law

Free or Low Cost Counseling services are free for enrolled SCSU students

What Can Counseling Help With? Depression Anxiety Relationship difficulties Stress management Coping with trauma Body image concerns Adjusting to college

Common Goals of Counseling Improve personal and interpersonal functioning Achieve greater perspective on life experiences Develop emotional intelligence Build coping skills Maximize performance

Appointments First appointment (initial consultation) Meet with clinician Discuss reason for seeking counseling Develop and implement plan of care Who will be the clinician? Is Counseling Services a good fit? Scheduling? After initial consultation Treatment matched to student's needs Short-term and goal directed May involve individual, group or other counseling services

Attendance Expectations Given the demand for Counseling Services appointments and our commitment to serve all students in need, please keep your appointments and arrive on time. You may lose your time slot if: You fail to cancel your appointment 24 hours in advance You do not call to confirm your next appointment within two business days after your missed appointment You have multiple absences to appointments

Counseling Services Scope of Practice Counseling Services provides brief, goal-directed, treatment, so there may be times when a student’s treatment needs extend beyond that which we can provide. Counseling Services will assist with referrals to other care as needed.

Counseling Services Scope of Practice Counseling Services reserves the right to refuse or terminate treatment for reasons including: Need or want more specialized care, a higher level of care, mandated treatment, or care outside of Counseling Services Disruptive, belligerent, or threatening behavior Major irreconcilable differences Deception, fraud, or other serious misuse of services Non-compliance or lack of appropriate commitment or attendance to treatment

Website Explore our website for more information on our services: free and confidential online screenings resources related to mental health emergencies support finding referrals to local providers southernct.edu/counseling

Making an Appointment Please do not come to the office, and instead, call to make an appointment Phone Number: 203-392-5475 Hours: 8:30 - 4:30, Monday- Friday Location: Engleman Hall, B 219 Website: southernct.edu/counseling