Counseling Services - Health Sciences Center
An overview of the types of counselng and mental health services available to students in the HSC schools
CONCERNING EMERGENCIES INVOLVING DANGEROUSNESS TO SELF OR TO OTHERS: CLICK HERE!!!
WE WANT TO HELP, BUT ACTING IN THE PROPER ORDER IS IMPORTANT FOR THE BEST RESULTS. PLEASE CONTACT THE COUNSELING SERVICES PROVIDERS FOR SUCH LIFE THREATENING EMERGENCIES AFTER LIVE, VOICE-TO-VOICE CONTACT HAS BEEN MADE WITH AN EMERGENCY RESPONDER PROFESSIONAL AT 852-PREV (852-7738) OR AT EPS (562-3120) or at 911.
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Mission Statement
Our goal is to provide comprehensive counseling and mental health services to Health Sciences Center students.
Who?
Services offered to students in the following schools and programs:
- Medical
- Dental
- Nursing
- Public Health
- Graduate Programs
- Resident Physicans and Dental Fellows
What?
The following services are offered:
- Urgent Crisis Intervention
- Individual Counseling and Support
- Education and Skills Training
- Pharmacotherapy
- Consultation
Service includes initial assessment and follow-up in addition to regular session. Referrals are made to outside sources when appropriate.
Referral can be made by self, family, friend, classmates or faculty.
NOTE: Consultation with faculty is available to provide education on the identification and referral of students having difficulty.
Why?
Counseling and mental health services are provided for a variety of problems and circumstances including but not limited to:
- Abrupt Life Changes
- Depression and Anxiety
- Academic Difficulties
- Substance Abuse
- Relationship Issues
- Financial Stressors
- Adjusting to Recent trauma or Accidents
How/Where?
HSC Counseling Services
Quinn T. Chipley, M.A., M.D.
HSC Counseling Coordinator
A Building (The Tower), Room 210 J
- 852-0996
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THE HSC COUNSLEING OFFICE WORKS CLOSELY WITH THE PHYSICIANS IN:
Student Mental Health Services
Gordon Strauss, M.D.
Psychiatry
U of L Outpatient Center
401 E. Chestnut, suite 110
- 502-852-6446
and
Roberta Schaffner, M.D.
Psychiatry
U of L Outpatient Center
401 E. Chestnut, suite 110
- 502-852-6446
HSC STUDENTS ARE ALLOWED TO CONTACT A PSYCHIATRIST DIRECTLY WITHOUT A PRIOR REFERRAL
When?
Appointments for services are offered during regular daytime business hours,
Monday through Friday.
Details
Services are FREE. There is no charge to HSC students.
Access to service is VOLUNTARY. Some administration policies will allow faculty and staff to recommend strongly that a student meet with an HSC counselor or physician, but each student can discuss with a dean's representative his or her choice to refuse the referral.
Services are CONFIDENTIAL. Information will only be shared when written consent is granted to the service provider, or in any case which raises the duty to report dangerousness.
Final Encouragement: Don't be shy!!!!!!!! Sam, the Therapy Fish, says, "Come on in! The water's fine!"
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CONCERNING EMERGENCIES INVOLVING DANGEROUSNESS TO SELF OR TO OTHERS: CLICK HERE!!!
WE WANT TO HELP, BUT ACTING IN THE PROPER ORDER IS IMPORTANT FOR THE BEST RESULTS. PLEASE CONTACT THE COUNSELING SERVICES PROVIDERS FOR SUCH LIFE THREATENING EMERGENCIES AFTER LIVE, VOICE-TO-VOICE CONTACT HAS BEEN MADE WITH AN EMERGENCY RESPONDER PROFESSIONAL AT 852-PREV (852-7738) OR AT EPS (562-3120) or at 911.
