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Is there a Fee? |
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• There is no charge for currently enrolled TSU students for services provided by the University Counseling Center (UCC).
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Who can use the University Counseling Center? |
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• Currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to receive services. Spouses, family members, etc., of enrolled students who are not currently enrolled TSU students themselves are not eligible for individual services at the Center. However, they are welcome to participate in family and/or relationship counseling sessions with an enrolled student. Referrals to other agencies and private therapists are available by calling the University Counseling Center (UCC) at (713) 313-7804.
• TSU has a staff psychiatrist and referrals are generally made upon completion of the initial assessment at the UCC by a licensed practitioner.
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How long can I be seen at the University Counseling Center? |
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•Unlike other University Counseling Centers, there is no pre-determined limit to the number of sessions a student can be seen. Our approach is to identify the needs of the individual student and to arrange for those needs to be met without relying on session limits to determine the amount of help that is provided. While the vast majority of students who seek help are seen at the UCC, some students needing specialized care or more on-going care are referred to outside agencies or private practitioners.
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When should I think about talking to a counselor? |
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• Students seek help for a variety of reasons including: stress, relationship issues, depression, conflict resolution, anxiety, substance use or abuse, loneliness, grief, and academic stress, among others. When a change in behavior is noticed and/or one is unable to solve issues, it is time to seek the counsel of a trained professional. There are no predetermined limits on the number of sessions one can receive. Some students needing specialized or long term care are usually referred to outside agencies or private practitioners.
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What if I'm concerned about a friend? |
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• We encourage people to call us and ask for our advice, which is given within the HIPPA and FERPA guidelines, whenever they are concerned about another person and are unsure as to how to help. You are also encouraged to call the TSU Crisis Helpline at 713-313-7863, which is available free of charge for TSU student 24/7. This number is also located on the back of your Tiger 1 card (student I.D.).
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How long will I have to wait for an appointment? |
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| • We are committed to assuring that students are seen as quickly as possible. Appointments are often scheduled within a day or two from the time of the initial request. Students who are in crisis are seen immediately, if possible or referred to an appropriate agency. |
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| Self Help Links: |
| General Mental Health Link |
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| Eating Disorders Information |
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| Web Sites for College Students and Parents |
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| Learning Disabilities/Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder |
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| Students can access an online mental health screening by clicking HERE |
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