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Counseling and Support Services The mission of Counseling and Support Services is to assist students with their personal and academic concerns by providing counseling and support services. Our services advance the academic mission of the university by facilitating personal development, self-awareness, problem-solving and communication. Services we provide: ♦ Personal Counseling ♦ Career Assessment Testing ♦ Disability Resource ♦ Student Health Insurance ♦ Housing Referral ♦ Health Referral Services

Counseling Services We provide short-term therapy (up to 12 sessions per academic year) to all registered UM-D students. Our counseling is provided by licensed psychologists and there is no fee involved. Please note however that we do not prescribe medication but will give you a referral if needed. Counseling begins with a assessment of your concerns and leads to a recommendation which may include: –Individual Counseling –Couples Counseling –Groups –Referrals

Counseling Issues & Confidentiality Some issues expressed by students in Counseling include: ♦ Relationship Concerns ♦ Lack of Emotional Support ♦ Family Conflicts ♦ Role Conflicts and Strain ♦ Abuse ♦ Body Image Concerns Students are assured that their use of counseling and personal information shared with our counselors in C&SS is totally Confidential. No information is released without a client’s written permission and no information is entered into a student’s college record.

Career Assessment Services Career Assessment Testing is available for all students that are undecided or wanting to change their major/minor and/or career plans. Students receive feedback on interests, values and personality type related to types of work and careers. We administer the following types of career test assessments: - Career Occupational Preference Survey (COPS) - Myer’s Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) - Strong Interest Inventory Each test cost $15 (or $35 for all three) for UM-D students. Cost is $40 (or $100 for all three) for all others. Those interested should call or stop by C&SS to take a Career Assessment.

Disability Resource Services Disability Resource Services (DRS) is responsible for facilitating UM-D’s compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other federal and state laws designed to remove barriers that my impede the progress of individuals with disabilities. In order to be eligible for classroom accommodations, a student must register with DRS and provide the necessary disability/medical documentation. DRS will then determine “reasonable accommodations” for that individual student and will assist in providing those academic accommodations. Some types of accommodations that can be provided are: ◦ early registration◦ tutorial referrals ◦ extended time on exams◦ scanning of textbooks ◦ note-taker◦ Interpreters for the deaf ◦ reader/scriber for exams Students should register for DRS through Counseling & Support Services before the second week of the classes.

Housing Referral Services Off-campus housing referral services is available to all students in search of an apartment, house, room or roommate. The following are a few of the services available: Dearborn area rental listings/Landlord Properties Apartment brochures/flyers Roommate List City maps A guide to your rights & responsibilities as a tenant Property Insurance Applications Telephone access to contact local landlords & apartment units Computer access to attain driving directions/bus schedules Interested individuals should contact Counseling & Support Services or register online with housing services.housing

Health Referral Services Student whom are not feeling well while they are on campus can get a medical referral to see a doctor at Henry Ford Medical Center-Fairlane Same day appointments are available, student are required to get authorization from C&SS and pay a $5 co-pay. Student Health Insurance is also available for students to purchase. For more information on Health Insurance Students should call C&SS or visit the StudentStudent Health web pageHealth web page.