Faculty and staff in need of counseling services can take advantage of the employee assistance program that provides free and confidential counseling and can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-800-950-3434 or at http://www.reach-eap.com.

The mission of the Campus Counseling Center is to assist and support students who encounter social-emotional barriers to defining and achieving personal and academic goals.

Mental health professionals offer assistance with psychological and emotional problems, problems of social relationships and the understanding of oneself and others. The staff consists of licensed mental health professionals and trainees trained in clinical practice and counseling that are experienced in dealing with the problems of college students.

Students can find significant benefit in counseling as a means of increasing self awareness, maximizing potential and making the college experience more productive and meaningful.

Contacts with the Counseling Center are held in strict confidence.

Appointments can be made by email,  telephone (304)367-4792 or (304) 367-4686, or in person in Colebank Hall, Suite 300.

If you are involved in any type of crisis or you become aware of another student involved in a crisis, please feel free to contact us by email,  by phone (304) 367-4792, (304) 367-4686, (304) 367-4643 or in person in Suite 300 Colebank Hall.

Are you concerned about yourself, a friend, or a student? Click her to complete a brief evaluation tool.

Please call or email us if you would like to refer a student that you are concerned about!

Office hours:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday  8 am - 5 pm

Friday 8 am - 4 pm

 

After-hours and Emergency Resources:

  • WV Suicide & Crisis Hotline – 1-800-SUMMIT-0
  • Valley Health Care – 1-800-232-0020
  • FGH Emergency Room 304-367-7456
  • 1-800-SUICIDE or 1-800-273-TALK
  • 1-877-YOUTHLINE
  • Trevor Project (LBGTQ) 1-866-488-7386
  • 911
  • IMALIVE.ORG (online crisis network)

 

List of Mental Health Service Providers in Marion and Surrounding Counties

 

Classroom/Group presentations are available on the following topics upon request (most presentations can be adjusted to fit class time):

  • Suicide Prevention
  • Responsible Alcohol Consumption
  • Sexual Violence Prevention
  • Test Anxiety Management 
  • Stress Management
  • Emotional Intelligence

 

On-going group meetings:

Grief and Bereavement Group:

Last Tuesday of the month 5:30 – 6:30 Room 303 Education Building

 

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Contact Info

The Counseling Center is located in Suite 300 Colebank Hall - for directions click here

Andrea Pammer, MA
Director of Counseling & Disability Services
Licensed Psychologist
317 Colebank Hall
1201 Locust Avenue
Fairmont, WV 26554
Phone: (304) 367-4686
apammer@fairmontstate.edu

 

Kat Stevens
Student Services Counselor
Counseling Center
306 Colebank Hall
Phone: (304) 367-4792
kstevens@fairmontstate.edu
             

Office Fax: (304)367-4406