Who is there?
The staff at RHIT Student Counseling Services are counselors with Masters degrees currently enrolled in the Counseling Psychology doctoral program at Indiana State University.

Whom is it for?
Any student who is registered for credit-bearing classes at RHIT is eligible for counseling services.

Why go there?
Counseling Center staff work with students experiencing a wide variety of personal problems and conflicts.  Examples of common difficulties that can be addressed by the counselors include:

•  Low self-confidence
•  Adjusting to college life
•  Poor academic performance (including study skills, learning disabilities, and test taking anxiety)
• Relationship difficulties with family, friends, or romantic partners
• Roommate problems
• Balancing responsibilities - academic, personal, and social
• Career interests, abilities, and goals
• Gay, lesbian, and bisexual issues
• Alcohol and drug use
• Managing time and/or stress
• Dealing with troublesome feelings such as depression, anxiety, loneliness, shyness, fear and anger
• Food problems and eating disorders
• Dealing with sexual assault or rape
• Dealing with death and loss
• Concerns about helping a friend

What does it cost?
There is no charge to currently enrolled students for any of the services: counseling, testing, group programs, presentations, or consultation.

How soon can I be seen?
We encourage students to call our office so that the first contact may be arranged for a mutually convenient time.  If students call after hours, voice mail will be available for messages.  The counselors will attempt to make contact with the student as soon as possible.  After the initial appointment, students will receive information about their counselor assignment or an appropriate referral.  In cases of an emergency during Center hours, students will be seen as soon as possible.

Is it confidential?
Yes.  All information gathered in counseling, including the fact a student has come to the Counseling Center, is held in strict confidence.  No information is released to anyone unless (a) the student requests in writing that the information be released; (b) an immediate danger of serious harm to someone requires that information be released to prevent the harm from happening; or (c) information about child, handicapped, or elder abuse is revealed that must be reported to the proper authorities.

How do I make an appointment?
Appointments can be arranged by calling 877-8537 during Counseling Center hours, coming by the office, or through email.  At other times, a message can be left on voice mail.  The student will receive a return call to help arrange the initial visit.

Where is it?
The Student Counseling Center is located in the lower level of Hulman Memorial Union, room #147.  We are between the Health Services Office and the Offices of Student Affairs and Financial Aid.  If you have other questions or need further directions, please call us at 877-8537.

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