1. Student Counseling Service
Graduate Student Orientation
Original developed by SCS staff
Last updated by Kathy Roblyer, August 3, 2016

2. Student Counseling Services (SCS) Located at Student Services @ White Creek

3. TAMU Bus Route 3

4. SCS Staff Licensed Professional Counselors Psychologists
Testing Specialists
Psychology Interns
Practicum Counselors
Case Referral Coordinator
Counseling & Development Specialists
Psychiatrist
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

5. About SCS Funded by student fees Available to current students
Confidential (within limits of law)
Bilingual
Evaluation is the first step
Short-term counseling or referral to the community
Limited psychiatric services by referral of counselor
Information and Registration:
Office Hours: 8am-5pm, some evenings

6. SCS Direct Services Individual, couple, and group counseling
ADHD and learning disability screening
Alcohol and drug abuse assessment and treatment
Psychiatric services (by referral only)
Crisis intervention
Career testing and counseling
Biofeedback program
HelpLine (979)

7. SCS Support Services QPR Gatekeeper Training for suicide prevention
Stress reduction and biofeedback center
Tell Somebody:
Community referral assistance
Sexual assault resources
Outreach presentations

8. Individual & Couple Counseling
Relationships (romantic, peers, parents, and roommates)
Academic difficulties or probation
Homesickness, loneliness, isolation, not fitting in
Eating disorders
Stress management
Depression and anxiety
Grief and loss
Self-injury
Suicidal thoughts
Career options

9. Therapist Assisted Online (TAO)
Program
Modules on Anxiety and Depression—more coming soon!
Short segments
Opportunities to practice skills
Advantages
No travel—work from wherever you are
Adapts to your schedule
Continue during semester breaks (only if in Texas)
Process
Schedule an initial in-person appointment at SCS
Request screening for TAO (some exclusions apply)
Complete educational modules by computer
Meet for a brief videoconference with a therapist

10. Group Counseling First Generation College Students
Worthiness/Self-Worth
Understanding Self/Others
Managing Anxiety
International Students
Returning Veterans
Women’s or Men’s Groups
LGBTQ+
Graduate Students
Thesis/Dissertation Support
Groups may change each semester

11. Biofeedback What is it? What does it do? How do I access this?
Self-regulation skills for stress and anxiety
Improves awareness of biological responses
Self-paced practice
What does it do?
Reduces stress
Improves symptom control
How do I access this?
Self-referral
Individual appointments

12. Outcomes Stress reduction skills Health promotion skills
Problem solving skills
Relational skills
Strategies for behavioral changes
Solution-focused strategies

13. Access SCS Services Online: http://scs.tamu.edu
In person: SCS Registration
Modular Building 3 at White Creek
Weekdays 8am-5pm
If it’s a crisis, let someone know!
Life-threatening or life-altering situations or severe distress
Can’t wait 2-3 days
Crisis counselors available Weekdays 10am-12pm and 1-4pm

14. HelpLine Weekdays 4pm – 8am Weekends 24/7 (979) 845-2700 V/TTY
On student ID

15. Report: “Tell Somebody”
For troubled or at-risk faculty, staff, and students
Special Situations Team
Online:
Not for emergencies. For emergencies, call or 911.

16. Remember: SCS is Here to Help!
Call: (979)
Register for appointment:
Report to “Tell Somebody”:
HelpLine: (979)