Student Life Office | Counseling


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Are you stressed by the academic and personal demands of college?
Are you worried about a friend's drinking?
Are you unable to recover from a break-up with a boyfriend or girlfriend?
Are you concerned about your ability to "fit-in" at college?
 


Counseling Options

Kathy Miles, Director of Counseling
Parsons Student Health Center
x5740 or 859-238-5740 from off-campus

 

 

After Hours Crisis
859-238-5740
voice mail will give emergency number

 

 

Don't wait until you are overwhelmed.
Early assistance with a concern is
the best route to
maintaining well-being.

 
 


What is the student assistance program?
Centre's Student Assistance Program includes professional services provided to Centre students to assist students in being productive, successful, and well adjusted young adults. Counseling services are provided by a full time on-campus counselor and a part time on-campus counselor, both located at Parsons Student Health Center.

What are the services provided through the program?
Problem assessment
Short-term counseling
Referral to appropriate services, including psychiatry &
medical evaluation
Education and training
Prevention

Who is eligible to use the student assistant program?
Any full-time Centre student may utilize these services.

What types of problems does the program address?
Stress and anxiety
Depression
Substance abuse
Relationship & Family issues
Eating Disorders
Sexuality issues
Transition to College
Grief & Loss
Any other problems affecting a student's adjustment

How do I make an appointment?
Counseling appointments are made by calling Kathy Miles at x5740 or 859-238-5740 from an off-campus phone. The Parsons Student Health number may also be called at x5530 or 859-238-5530 from an off-campus phone.

What about after-hour emergencies?
For an after hours counseling crisis which requires immediate attention, students may call 859-238-5740 and voice mail will give emergency number.

What about confidentiality?
Counseling sessions are confidential within the limits of the law. Legal exceptions to confidentiality apply when there is serious risk of harm to self or others. Confidentiality is strongly maintained and is reflected in the numbers of students who have used the services with satisfaction and trust. Counseling records are NOT included in a student's educational record at Centre.

What is the fee for services?
There is NO charge for counseling services for Centre students.

When are appointments available?
Flexible appointment times are available each weekday during the regular academic term. Students are offered appointments which do NOT conflict with their class schedules.