Located on the second floor of the Crawford Building, the staff of Counseling Services provides a variety of services to meet the needs of students, faculty, and staff.  In addition to personal counseling and consultations, Counseling Services offers wellness education, testing services, and services for students with disabilities.  All services are free and strictly confidential.

For more information, call, e-mail, or drop by our offices.  We would be happy to answer any questions you may have about our services.

Personal Counseling

Concerns with adjustment to college life, stress, self-acceptance, relationships, depression, anxiety, and family are a part of life.  At Counseling Services, students can discuss their concerns with a counselor in order to find an appropriate resolution.  In addition, students may have concerns relating to their own or someone else's alcohol or drug use, eating disorder, childhood abuse, or sexual assault.  Our staff can consult, assess, intervene, and support recovery from these issues and many other concerns.

Is it Time to Ask for Help?

According to the American Psychological Association publication "Talk to Someone Who Can Help", you can tell if it's time to ask for help . . .

• When you feel like you can't do it alone.
• When you feel trapped, like there's nowhere to turn.
• When you worry all the time, and never seem to find the answers.
• When the way you feel is affecting your sleep, your appetite, your relationships, your academic performance, your everyday life.
• When it's not getting any better.

How to Make an Appointment

Appointments may be made in person (205 Crawford Building) or by calling (803) 323-2233 during hours of operation.  Making appointments for someone other than yourself is generally discouraged.  If you have any questions about making an appointment, please call or drop by and speak with the receptionist or a counselor.

Hours

During the fall and spring semesters, Counseling Services is open from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday, unless the University is closed. Please contact Counseling Services for summer hours.  

After Hour Emergencies

In emergencies, every effort is made to see students immediately. After hours and on weekends, students in need of immediate assistance should contact their RA or RD, Campus Police (323-3333), or go to the emergency room of the nearest hospital.

Confidentiality

The information a student shares with a counselor is not provided to anyone without the student's written consent.  Legal limitations are placed on the student's right to confidentiality if a counselor suspects there is clear and imminent danger to the student or to others, in cases of current child abuse or neglect, or if ordered by a court of law to testify or provide counseling records.  Click here to see the complete confidentiality policy.