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. – 5:00 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

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

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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Nature Resources