The Counseling Center specializes in short-term, generalist treatment options. Visit the Center’s Scope of Service webpage to learn more. If long-term or specialized treatment is recommended, our staff can help support students in the process of connecting with resources that best fit their needs.
If anyone is in immediate danger, call 911. For concerns about a student’s immediate safety, call University Police at 410-543-6222.
For 24/7 access to mental health support, all SU students can access TimelyCare’s TalkNow service for free by downloading the TimelyCare app or by visiting the TimelyCare website and selecting TalkNow. Anyone can access off-campus crisis resources at any time. Visit the Crisis Resources webpage for a list of on- and off-campus crisis resources.
Urgent appointments are available at the Counseling Center for students during walk-in hours, Monday through Friday, from 1 to 3 p.m. To initiate an urgent appointment, students can walk into the Counseling Center office, which is located on the second floor of the Guerrieri Student Union in room 263, and tell front desk staff they need an urgent appointment. The student will be offered the first available opening. Before the appointment, the student will complete required forms and will then meet with a clinician to create a plan.
To initiate non-crisis clinical services, all students will first complete a Needs Assessment. During the appointment, the student will work with a clinician to determine which services are the best fit to effectively address the student’s concerns. Needs Assessment lasts approximately 45 to 50 minutes. Prior to the start of the appointment, students are asked to complete basic forms, which take 15 to 20 minutes.
Initiate a first appointment by:
Calling 410-543-6070 during regular business hours (weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
The Counseling Center offers a short-term treatment model, so we are able to best serve all SU students. Sessions with a clinician last up to 50 minutes and are focused on working towards identified treatment goals. If it is decided that brief therapy is not the best fit to address the presenting problems, the Center has many community referral options and can assist with the referral process.
Walk-in Appointments
The Counseling Center holds walk-in hours Monday through Friday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Walk-in appointments are available and are meant for urgent concerns. To initiate a walk-in appointment, a student can walk into the Counseling Center during walk-in hours and ask for a walk-in appointment. Once a walk-in appointment is initiated, the student will complete necessary forms and will then meet with a clinician for approximately 30 minutes, focusing on their urgent concerns. If a student is interested in on-going counseling, it is recommended that they schedule a Needs Assessment.
Referrals
In some cases, it maybe determined that a student would benefit from a referral to an on- or off-campus service. This may include referrals to off-campus therapy, psychiatry, or other mental health referral needs. The Center can help with the process of identifying and connecting with the recommended service. There is also information about connecting to providers in the community on the Center’s Off-Campus Providers website.
Single Session
This one-time session option is well-suited to students who seek help related to one specific topic. This is typically helpful when the student already has a good understanding of the concern but is unsure about what steps to take to resolve it. Single Sessions can last up to 50 minutes; however, they are often shorter, ending when the student identifies actions to take. If another appointment is needed, then other treatment options will be discussed.
All Salisbury University students can access virtual mental health services for free through TimelyCare! Get started today by downloading the TimelyCare app or by visiting the TimelyCare web portal and following the prompts. Once registered select TalkNow to access 24/7 mental health support or select Scheduled Counseling to schedule a time to meet with a licensed therapist. All students are able to attend up to 12 scheduled sessions per academic year at no cost and without utilizing health insurance! To learn more about TimelyCare visit our TimelyCare webpage.
Wellbeing 101 is a free online course that teaches SU students how to protect and foster their mental health. Start today by going to 3rd Millenium Classrooms and entering the control number SALISWB1 when prompted.
This brief mental health screening was designed by the Center for Collegiate Mental Health (CCMH) to assess several aspects of mental health, including depression, anxiety, eating concerns, frustration/anger, family stress, and alcohol use. It can help you or someone you care about determine if they should connect with a mental health professional (like us!). The benefits of taking this are:
Mental health is a key part of your overall health.
The screening only takes a few minutes to complete.
The screening is completely anonymous and confidential.
Immediately following the screening, you will see your results and recommendations!
If you have a question you can visit Ask Alice to have your individual questions answered, or to find additional information. Visit goaskalice.columbia.edu to start asking
Visit the Center’s Faculty and Staff Resource webpage to find printable information sheets, a Panopto video that can be embedded into a course, referral information with example conversations, and more.
The Counseling Center provides consultations regarding the behavioral and emotional concerns of students to faculty, staff, family, or others concerned. While information about clients is confidential, staff at the Counseling Center can offer recommendations after a discussion about the behavior and emotional state of the student in question. We can recommend strategies for approaching the student and making a referral. Relevant resources on or off campus could also be discussed.
Faculty and staff can access after-hours guidance and support in cases of student distress by calling the TimelyCare team at 833-4-TIMELY (available 24/7).
If there is concern about a student’s wellbeing who is not in immediate danger, and the concern is not clearly, or solely, related to their mental health, an Online Care Report can be submitted to the SU Case Manager. Please note that Counseling Center staff do NOT have access to Care Reports. If you are not sure who to contact read our Know How to Get Help information sheet to learn more.
Please see our Referring a Student webpage for more information on recognizing concerns and making an effective referral.
