FOR FACULTY/STAFF

What to expect from the Counseling Center

Scheduling an Appointment

To schedule an appointment, a student can visit the Counseling Center at Glen Esk (large white house across from Newell Dining Hall), or call the center at 410-704-2512 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Initial appointments are usually available on the same day a student contacts us or very soon thereafter. Emergency appointments are also available.

First Session

The Student will be asked to arrive about 15 minutes prior to the session to complete paperwork, which provides us with basic personal information. After that, the student will meet with a counselor for approximately 30 to 45 minutes to assess their situation.

If it is determined that personal counseling is appropriate, the student will be referred to a therapist or therapy group for ongoing help. Sometimes the student will be referred to another agency on campus or in the community for treatment. In some instances, the student’s concerns are effectively addressed in the intake session and no further psychological help is needed.

Confidentiality Guidelines

Once you have made a referral, it is normal to want to learn what happened and how you can continue to help the student. However, the staff at the Counseling Center adheres to the Code of Ethics of the American Psychological Association.

• We cannot give information about the student without written permission from the student.
• We cannot say whether the student has come for an appointment.
• We cannot discuss any specifics of the situation.
• We CAN answer your general questions about making referrals to the Counseling Center.
• We CAN offer you information about psychological concerns and problems in general.
• We CAN provide other referral ideas.
• We CAN take information from YOU regarding specific behaviors of the student.