Faculty & Staff Consultation
The Counseling Center offers consultation services to support and advise you when you are dealing with students in distress.
During work hours (Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.), you can contact us at 410-704-2512. We can also consult with your more generally about mental health issues and collaborate with you in our mutual efforts to improve the campus community environment.
Assisting Students in Distress
A faculty or staff member is often the first person to recognize when a student is in distress. Here are some gentle reminders when reaching out to the person:
- You are not expected to provide personal counseling to the student(s).
- Encourage the student(s) to use campus resources.
- Facilitate a referral to the Counseling Center, Title IX Office, Health Center and/or Accessibility & Disability Services.
Online Resources
Employee Assistance Programs
GuidanceResources
GuidanceResources, offers someone to talk to and resources to consult whenever and wherever you need them. Your GuidanceResources benefits will give employees and their dependents confidential support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues. These services are provided at no charge to you. GuidanceResources offers a variety of services including:
- Confidential Emotional Support
- Work-Life Solutions
- Legal Guidance
- Financial Resources
- Online Support Tools
Visit GuidanceResources Online. First time users please select register and enter WEB ID: USMEAP.
Sample Dialogue
Faculty/Staff Brief Assessment and Referral
If you are seeking mental health assistance for yourself or family members, we can assist you in finding appropriate outside resources.