Counseling Services

While the college experience is often exciting and enjoyable, it can also be quite stressful. At the Office of Counseling Services, students will find a committed group of trained professionals ready to assist them with a variety of academic and personal concerns to foster positive college adjustment. The Counseling Center also administers a college-wide testing program including placement and proficiency tests. Our office offers a variety of programs and services which include:

Individual Counseling: 

Counseling on a one-to-one basis is the most important service offered to students. The staff provides services in an atmosphere in which students may discuss problems with the assurance that all counseling information is confidential.

Group Counseling:

The Counseling Center provides a variety of growth experiences through counseling, ranging from personal growth to decision-making skills.

Academic Counseling:

Academic counseling is available to all students to assist them in developing strategies to improve academic

Withdrawal from the Institution

Students wishing to withdraw from the College should contact the Counseling Office. The student must complete a “Withdrawal Form” which must be verified by the advisor and other appropriate college personnel. Compliance with this procedure protects the student’s privileges of re-admission and credit transfer to another institution. Any student failing to attend class regularly without formal withdrawal, does so at the risk of receiving a failing grade.  Withdrawal grades will be assigned according to academic regulations when the student has not met the attendance requirements.

Administrative Withdrawal

If a student has been consistently absent on individual class rolls and the Counselors verify that the student has had a change in enrollment status, the student is asked to complete an appropriate Withdrawal Form. If students do not follow up immediately, Counselors are authorized to complete the withdrawal process which notifies appropriate offices (Financial Aid, Business Office and Admissions and Records) to process the students exit documents.

Crisis Resources: 

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 

We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. 

Hours: Available 24 hours. Languages: English, Spanish.  
800-273-8255 
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org 

Crisis Networking 

The Steve Fund – The only national crisis network dedicated to young people and students of color. 

TEXT STEVE TO 741741 

Are you a young person of color? Feeling down, stressed or overwhelmed? Text STEVE to 741741 and a live, trained Crisis Counselor will receive the text and respond to you quickly to provide support. The volunteer Crisis Counselor will help you move from a hot moment to a cool moment. 

https://www.stevefund.org/ 

Substance Abuse Resources 

SAMHSA’s Treatment Locator – National database of approved addiction treatment centers.