1 Introduction to Student Counseling and Health Services Dr. Lowell G. Roddy, Director Fall 2011

2 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.

3 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.

4 Why seek counseling? Want to feel better about themselvesWant to feel better about themselves Continuation of mental health services that started prior to collegeContinuation of mental health services that started prior to college Awareness that life seems to be a little “off”Awareness that life seems to be a little “off” Feeling “blue,” “low,” frustrated, angry, lonely, frightenedFeeling “blue,” “low,” frustrated, angry, lonely, frightened Awareness that past events still haunt youAwareness that past events still haunt you

5 Typical Concerns Developmental/family issues: fear and guilt, anger, frustration, family crisisDevelopmental/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 issuesPersonal 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-marriageRelationship issues: roommate problems, boyfriend/girlfriend difficulties, marital issues, sexual concerns, pre-marriage Academic: time management, procrastination, test anxietyAcademic: time management, procrastination, test anxiety

6 What You Can Expect Courteous and respectful reception by staffCourteous and respectful reception by staff Confidentiality within the limits of the lawConfidentiality within the limits of the law Counseling records DO NOT become part of your academic record.Counseling records DO NOT become part of your academic record. No charge for servicesNo charge for services Appointment within 72 hours of your callAppointment within 72 hours of your call Referral when necessaryReferral when necessary

7 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.

8 Clinic Services Provided Acute and chronic illness careAcute and chronic illness care Health screenings and educationHealth screenings and education Allergy injections and immunizationsAllergy injections and immunizations Medication – prescription and over the counterMedication – prescription and over the counter LabsLabs Family planning (birth control, pap screenings, STD checks)Family planning (birth control, pap screenings, STD checks)

9 Costs There is no additional cost to see a provider.There is no additional cost to see a provider. Medications are provided to the student at a significant discount. Sometimes free samples are available.Medications are provided to the student at a significant discount. Sometimes free samples are available. Lab work and vaccinations have additional costs.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.You will be informed of any fees prior to the service. Fees are billed to your APSU account. We do not file insurance.

10 Providers Certified nurse practitionersCertified nurse practitioners Licensed practical nurseLicensed practical nurse Consulting physicians 3 mornings a weekConsulting physicians 3 mornings a week PharmacistPharmacist

11 Contact Information Student Counseling Services: Ellington 202, phone Open 8:00 – 4:30, Monday – Friday. On the web: Counseling Services: Ellington 202, phone Open 8:00 – 4:30, Monday – Friday. On the web: Boyd Health Services: Ellington 104, phone Open 7:00 – 3:30, Monday – Friday, closed for lunch 12:00 – 1:00. On the web: Health Services: Ellington 104, phone Open 7:00 – 3:30, Monday – Friday, closed for lunch 12:00 – 1:00. On the web: