Health & Counseling Center

Students can make a health or counseling appointment by calling our office (315) 279-5368 or through email [email protected]. Our office is located on campus, the first floor of Keuka Commons, Room 115.  Please check our hours of operation.

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The Counseling Center has two Mental Health Counselors and a Masters in Social Work intern.

Although staff can help advocate for students they see, they do not complete official paperwork in order to change/excuse student responsibilities to Keuka College. In the event a student needs help in these areas, they will be referred to the Student Accessibility Services. The Office Manager can send a note with the student stating that they were seen in the Health and Counseling Center, with the date and time, however no other information can be written.  

No, these are two different files that are kept in separately. Health staff can only access your mental health records after obtaining a release of information from you.

Being seen immediately is often not possible due to the high number of students seeking services.  We do however have a cancellation list which gives students the opportunity to be seen earlier than their scheduled appointment if space opens up unexpectedly. Students are also provided resources off campus if they wish to set up a counseling appointment earlier with an outside provider. Health appointments are usually the same day or next business day. 

No. Though there may be times when students are referred to the Counseling Center or asked to complete an evaluation; ultimately students have the ability to determine whether or not they want to engage in counseling.

Yes. A counselor can meet with you to help find a therapist/professional off-campus or in your area. The Nurse Practitioner may refer you to a specialist depending on your diagnosis. You may also be referred for radiology or specific labs that cannot be run in the Health Center. 

Students are seen for a limited number of sessions during the semester. Students are provided alternative counseling solutions if ongoing care is needed.

When a student is first seen is determined by availability of the counselor, the student's schedule, as well as severity of presenting concern.

Absolutely, your information cannot be shared with anyone without written consent (any limits to confidentiality are reviewed with you during your first appointment).

Short-term, brief supportive individual counseling.