| Student Life |
| Counseling Services |
| Mission Statement |
| Services |
| Why Counseling? |
| Appointments |
| Confidentiality |
|
Consultations & Referrals |
| Guide for Parents |
| Faculty/Staff Guide |
|
Resource Links & Self Help |
Confidentiality
Counseling is strictly confidential within legal and
ethical limits. We do not discuss any aspect of a
students' concerns with anyone, and no information is
released without the student's written permission.
Except in emergency situations, we do not communicate
with anyone about your counseling. Emergencies usually
involve; 1) immediate danger (threat to life or bodily
harm) to yourself, or 2) to another. Although extremely
unlikely, a third possibility requiring a release of
information would be a court order.
Violations of community standards are not considered
emergency situations.
Sometimes counselors get "stuck," and may wish to
consult with another counselor or health professional in
order to provide you with the best service possible.. It
is not necessary to reveal your identity in such a
situation. This is considered a "normal operating
procedure" in counseling centers, and is not a violation
of confidentiality. However, whenever possible, you will
be informed of this first.
Group Counseling
Confidentiality applies equally to all members of a
group in counseling, and each member is expected to
maintain the confidentiality of the others.
Referrals
If you choose to leave campus or go to another
counselor, we will be happy to send a professional
referral upon your request.
Consultations
If you are concerned about a friend who may
need help, you can discuss this with a counselor without
revealing the identity of your friend. A brief
consultation at this time may be just what you need to
decide how best to help your friend.
Simply come into the office and request a one-time
consultation. Students are often "relieved" after these
meetings, grateful for this assistance.
Free Confidential Online Screening
College Response online screening for depression, alcohol and eating disorders is provided to help you decide whether a consultation with one of our counselors would be helpful to you.
Comments from Students.
Read comments from students taken from the "Counseling Evaluations," responding to the question: What was the thing you liked most about your experience with counseling.
Contact Us
Location: Reinhold Campus Center
Phone: 585.567.9622
E-mail:
counselingservices
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Emergency: Call for instructions 24 hour/day