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Clinical ServicesCMHS offers a variety of psychological services offered to assist you in managing the many demands and developmental challenges of college including: Getting StartedTriage System:To make your initial contact with CMHS, please call (860) 486-4705 and schedule a 15 minute telephone interview with a staff therapist to determine the type of service needed. Initial Assessment:A therapist will review the information provided by the student in the triage appointment. A therapist will call to set up this first appointment. The student and therapist will then meet to decide together how counseling can be most helpful. When further treatment is indicated, the therapist will schedule follow-up appointment(s). Before the appointment, we ask you to complete an information packet, available on-line (download here Walk-in:Crisis intervention services are also offered during regular clinic hours for students with urgent problems. Please call or walk-in and inform our receptionist you have an emergency. Services Offered at CMHSIndividual counselingThe goal of brief individual therapy is to focus on current concerns to promote further individual growth and to help with relieving some of the emotional discomfort that comes with individual concerns. The university provides short term, brief therapy to all eligible students. Couples counselingThe goal of brief treatment for couples is to focus on current concerns to promote further growth and relieve some of the emotional discomfort that comes from relationship conflicts. The university provides short term, brief therapy to all eligible students. Group experiencesOur groups generally are comprised of 6-10 students and are typically led by two therapists. Groups meet for 1 1/2 hours every week. Groups address eating disorders, bereavement, anxiety, older students, stress management, GLBTQ support and general therapy concerns. There is no limit on the number of group sessions. Please visit CMHS Group Therapy page for information on our groups offered each semester. Medication evaluation and monitoringIndividual sessions with either a psychiatrist or an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) to review medication. There is no limit on the number of medication sessions. Workshops and seminarsMany issues and areas of growth may be effectively explored outside of the counseling office. CMHS staff can present/facilitate workshops and seminars pertinent to college counseling and college life and can include anything from depression to anxiety and stress. Call us with your ideas and let's see how we can help. 486-4705. Workshops and seminars can also be tailored to particular needs/interests. Workshop and seminars should be requested at least 2 weeks prior to date of interest. ConsultationCMHS offers consultation services by licensed staff to assist faculty, administrators, residence hall personnel, and others on campus in their daily work with students. Examples of consultation activities include:
AdvocacyMostly provided in the treatment setting as part of collaborative interventions geared towards ensuring the students health and academic needs. ReferralsIn the event that your concerns cannot be met by CMHS, appropriate referral to community agencies will be arranged with you. |
How to contact CMHS
Fees for serviceThe university provides short term, brief therapy to all eligible students. CMHS goes to limited services starting the day after graduation in May until mid-August. However, in the event of a crisis situation, for students returning for the fall semester, a therapist and psychiatrist are available for medication and therapy. |
) or at the CMHS office. The packet provides the therapist with additional important information about your concerns.