Counseling Services

If you are a student, you may see a counselor at the Longbrake Student Wellness Center by calling 330-263-2319 to schedule an appointment. Regular hours are 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday – Friday.

“Let’s Talk”

Let’s Talk 15-minute Confidential Consults

Let’s Talk 15-minute confidential consultations are opportunities for all students, staff, and faculty to connect with a counselor to get a different perspective, learn about resources, vent, discuss a specific problem, or get help for a friend. These consultations are conducted in-person and are offered free of charge.

You may want to use ‘Let’s Talk’ for one or many of the following reasons:

  • Need to know about and get linked with resources on campus and in the community
  • Want help setting up self-care/ time management/ stress reduction techniques
  • Consult about a student, friend, or peer who may be having a difficult time right now
  • Touch base with counseling staff regarding a personal issue

Let’s Talk schedule:

  • Mondays 10:15 -11:45 a.m. (Kauke Hall 022)
  • Tuesdays 10:15-11:45 a.m. (Lowry Center LWC G45)
  • Thursdays 2:30-4:15p.m. (Kauke Hall 022)

Sign up with one of the counselors. 

All mental health professionals are licensed with Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, Marriage, and Family Therapist Board:

Counselors

Counseling Resources

Have you been put on the counselor waitlist? Unsure of what to do next? Check out our list of Things To Do While Waiting to Talk to a Counselor .

NOTE: Confidentiality is governed under state counseling laws. Counseling records are separate from student’s medical chart and academic records.

If you need help in an emergency and the Longbrake Student Wellness Center is closed or you choose not to use our services, please use one of the following options:

  • Wooster Community Hospital Emergency Room 1761 Beall Ave. 330-263-8100
  • National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: dial 988 or visit 988lifeline.org
  • Local Crisis Line: 330-264-9029

Connect with Mind Matters Student Organization

Mind Matters is a student-run mental health advocacy organization at The College of Wooster. The purpose of Mind Matters is to provide mental health advocacy and education to the campus community, and serve as a platform for communication between the student body and administration on topics concerning mental health on campus. 

Learn more about how fellow Wooster students are leading mindfulness exercises and ways you can get involved! Connect with the Mind Matters student organization.

International Student Support Program: TELUS Health

International students can access confidential and free support 24/7 from clinical advisors who speak their language and understand their culture as well as know the unique challenges students may deal with while studying in another country. Student can access articles, videos, tools, and resource and a clinical advisor through the app, website and telephone:

  • Download the app by searching TELUS Health Student Support on either the Apple App Store or Google Play store
  • Visit the website http://www.myssp.app
  • Dial 1.866.743.7732 (for access outside of North America, dial 001.416.380.6578)
  • International Students – Crisis/Suicide Hotline Numbers. International Students can connect with crisis and suicide prevention hotlines while outside the U.S.  This website provides numbers for a variety of countries.  

Community Counseling Resources

“The greater Wooster area provides many mental health and health resources available to students.  These resources are the financial responsibility of the student, and some provide sliding scale fees if student’s insurance isn’t accepted by the resource.  Please review the resources attached here.

This article from NAMI gives helpful guidance for finding a mental health professional in the community. You can also search local providers using this link from Psychology Today.

On-Line Resources for Mental Health Support & Suicide Prevention

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