Counseling Services: FAQ's

EMERGENCIES WEEKDAYS, 8:30 – 4:30: CALL 201-684-7522 AFTER HOURS: CALL 201-684-6666.

How do I schedule an appointment?

For individual and group counseling, you need to contact us by phone at 684-7522 or stop by our offices in room D-216. If you stop by, typically you can be seen immediately by a counselor for a brief assessment. At the time of your appointment, you will be asked to fill out contact information (name, residence, telephone number) and a brief questionnaire describing what brought you to counseling. 

What are your hours?

Counseling Services are available from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday during the Fall and Spring semesters; Evenings by appointment. During the summer Counseling Services are available 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, closed on Friday. If you are need of services after hours, call Campus Public Safety at 684-6666 and they will contact an on-call counselor.

Do I have to have a serious psychological problem to come to the Counseling Services?

No. Students come to our Services to discuss a wide range of problems. Some do have more serious psychological difficulties. Students are encouraged to come in to discuss any type of concern — roommate difficulties, loneliness, lack of self-confidence, procrastination, sexual orientation and gender identity concerns, grief, and cultural/ethnic issues.

Will anyone be told that I have come to the Counseling Services?

No. The Counseling Services has a strict confidentiality policy and will not release information regarding contact with a student without permission from the student except in a serious psychiatric emergency. It is the student's right to choose whether to discuss their coming to the Counseling Services with parents, friends, academic advisors, or prospective employers.

What can you expect from counseling?

• Your request for counseling will be taken seriously and in a timely manner.
• A non-judgmental, respectful environment.
• A better understanding of yourself.
• Viewpoints and perspectives you may not have considered.
• Improved coping skills.