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.
Please call or email us if you would like to refer a student that you are concerned about!
Office hours:
Monday through 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
Group meetings for fall 2013:
Grief and Bereavement Group:
Last Tuesday of the month 5:30 – 6:30 Room 303 Education Building
Quiet Your Mind - Guided Morning Meditation Monday through Thursday 9 - 9:45 am - location TBA
Stress and Anxiety Reduction - TBA
Effective Procrastination - TBA
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