Office of Counseling Services- Chambers 217 - (724) 836-9870
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
The Counseling Center is located in room 218 in Chambers Hall. Counseling hours
are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Evening appointments are also
scheduled. There is no charge for services to UPG students and confidentiality
is strictly maintained. Students can call 836-9870 to make an appointment. If a
student is in a crisis and needs immediate attention, every effort will be made
to accommodate this request. If a psychological emergency occurs when the
office is closed, students need to call 911 or campus security at 836-9865. The
Counseling Center at UPG provides a variety of services which are briefly
outlined below.
Finals
Week Stress Information
Coping
With Stress
Holiday
Blues?
Faculty
Staff Referral Guide
Free On-line Screenings
Anonymous, free on-line screenings for Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder,
Post-Trumatic Stress Disorder, Eating Disorders, and Alcohol are available at
the following link:
https://www.mentalhealthscreening.org/screening/login.asp?keyword=GREEN
(Please note that these screenings are informational, not diagnostic. You will
learn if what you are experiencing may be symptomatic of a problem and how to
access further help.)
Coping with Tragedy
The tragic events at Virginia Tech this week have saddened everyone. Those of
us who are part of a university community may feel the impact of this tragedy
even more strongly. Below are links to two handouts that may be of help for
anyone struggling to cope with what happened. The Counseling Center is open
throughout the rest of the semester and during the summer to anyone who needs
to talk.
Helpful
information on coping with the tragedy at Virginia Tech
Educators
and parents guide to helping students deal with trauma
Individual Personal Counseling
Assistance is provided to students who are experiencing depression, anxiety
and/or panic attacks, faulty relationships, family problems, confusion
concerning choice of college major or career, and any other conflicts and
problems that may be interfering with their academic progress.
Group Counseling
Group sessions are offered to assist students with issues such as depression,
stress management, assertiveness, and improving interpersonal relationships.
Testing
Personality, intelligence, and achievement testing is administered by a
licensed psychologist. The results are used in conjunction with the counseling
process. Depression and anxiety screenings are also administered.
Consultation, Outreach, and Referral
The psychologist is available to consult with UPG faculty, staff, students and
a student's family in order to provide information and direction to appropriate
mental health services. A list of area services and resources is available.
Information and Resources
An information and brochure display case is located at the entrance to the
Counseling Center. Students will find information on a variety of mental health
topics in addition to information on community resources. Relaxation tapes to
help reduce anxiety, stress and tension are available for rental.
Services for Students with Psychiatric/Emotional Disabilities
Students with psychiatric/emotional disabilities may identify and provide
appropriate documentation of their disability in the Counseling Center and/or
Learning Resources Center. The students may then be referred to the Learning
Resources Center for academic services.
There is no charge for services. Confidentiality is strictly maintained
For more information on the following topics click on the links below:
Assistance for
Victims of Crimes of Sexual Violence
Symptoms of Anxiety
Overcoming Shyness
Breathing Exercise to
Promote Relaxation