Transcript Introduction_to_Student_Counseling_and_Health_Services.ppt

Introduction to Student
Counseling and Health Services
Dr. Lowell G. Roddy, Director
Fall 2011
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Student Counseling Services
Mission
Our primary goal is to promote a healthy
campus environment and enhance
student learning. We want to help
students remove the barriers to success
in school and in life.
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Counseling is not the same as
the services given by many high
school guidance counselors.
College counseling is a mental
health service rather than an
academic service.
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Why seek counseling?
• Want to feel better about themselves
• Continuation of mental health services that
started prior to college
• Awareness that life seems to be a little “off”
• Feeling “blue,” “low,” frustrated, angry,
lonely, frightened
• Awareness that past events still haunt you
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Typical Concerns
• Developmental/family issues: fear and guilt,
anger, frustration, family crisis
• Personal issues: anxiety, loneliness, depression,
anger, guilt, low self-esteem, grief, alcohol/drug
issues, self-harm, eating disorders, identity
issues
• Relationship issues: roommate problems,
boyfriend/girlfriend difficulties, marital issues,
sexual concerns, pre-marriage
• Academic: time management, procrastination,
test anxiety
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What You Can Expect
• Courteous and respectful reception by
staff
• Confidentiality within the limits of the law
• Counseling records DO NOT become part
of your academic record.
• No charge for services
• Appointment within 72 hours of your call
• Referral when necessary
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Boyd Health Services
In order to be successful in your
academic and personal endeavors,
you must remain healthy! The goal of
Health Services is to keep you well.
However, when you find yourself a little
“under the weather,” we’re here for
you.
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Clinic Services Provided
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Acute and chronic illness care
Health screenings and education
Allergy injections and immunizations
Medication – prescription and over the
counter
• Labs
• Family planning (birth control, pap
screenings, STD checks)
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Costs
• There is no additional cost to see a
provider.
• Medications are provided to the student at
a significant discount. Sometimes free
samples are available.
• Lab work and vaccinations have additional
costs.
• You will be informed of any fees prior to
the service. Fees are billed to your APSU
account. We do not file insurance.
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Providers
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Certified nurse practitioners
Licensed practical nurse
Consulting physicians 3 mornings a week
Pharmacist
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Contact Information
• Student Counseling Services: Ellington
202, phone 221-6162. Open 8:00 – 4:30,
Monday – Friday. On the web:
www.apsu.edu/counseling
• Boyd Health Services: Ellington 104,
phone 221-7107. Open 7:00 – 3:30,
Monday – Friday, closed for lunch 12:00 –
1:00. On the web:
www.apsu.edu/healthservices
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