Counseling Services

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There is nothing like returning to a place that remains unchanged to find the ways in which you yourself have altered.

Greensboro College offers free counseling to all currently enrolled students. The goal of Counseling Services is to provide you with a safe, confidential, and supportive environment for you to discuss life concerns, challenges, and opportunities. College life, while exciting and fruitful, can also be difficult and trying. You do not need to be in crisis to benefit from counseling services. Sometimes it helps just to talk with someone privately about your concerns. Personal counseling is available for help with transitioning to college, fear of failure, feelings of loneliness, anxiety, depression, academic concerns and much more. The counseling process is about problem solving, expansion of awareness, better coping, and personal growth. The more you actively participate in your overall well-being, the better you will be. Students with presenting problems determined to require long-term or more intensive intervention strategies may be referred to another qualified mental health provider in the Greensboro area. Personal counseling is available for various personal issues including, but not limited to:

• Adjustment to college life
• Stress management
• Interpersonal relationships
• Anxiety
• Irritability and anger
• Sleep disturbance
• Depression and/or thoughts of suicide
• Procrastination
• Feeling lonely or isolated
• Family concerns
• Weight or body image concerns
• Substance abuse
• Grief and loss
• Identity issues related to race, ethnicity, religious/spiritual beliefs, sexuality, etc.

If you have experienced sexual assault, sexual harassment, or other type of sexual violence, you may refer to Greensboro College’s Sexual Misconduct Policy to learn more about your rights. If you need immediate assistance, please visit the Counseling Services office during normal business hours or refer to the Emergency Resources tab above.

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Confidentiality

All student contact and discussions with the counselor are private and confidential. Information about a student, or disclosed by the student, cannot be shared without student permission, with certain legally mandated exceptions. In fact, we cannot confirm or deny if a student is being seen at the Counseling Office without the student’s written consent. Counseling files are not part of college records and cannot be accessed without the student’s written permission.

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Emergency Resources

Here are some suggestions for emergency and non-emergency situations. An emergency is defined as being a situation where the student is in imminent danger of hurting self or others. On-campus

• Call your Residence Hall Director (RHD) or Resident Advisor (RA)
• Campus Security – 336-312-9911
• Counseling Services – 325 Main Building, 336-272-7102, ext. 5224
• Student Health Services — Greensboro Hall, 336-272-7102, ext. 5277

Off-campus

• Call 911
• Moses Cone Memorial Hospital, 1200 N. Elm St.
• Wesley Long Community Hospital, 501 N. Elam St.
• Sandhills Center (community mental health clinic): 201 N. Eugene St. (24/7 walk-in clinic located at the Bellemeade Street entrance.)

Crisis Helplines

• Sandhills Center 24/7 assistance: 800-256-2452
• Moses Cone Behavioral Health Hotline: 800-711-2635 or 336-832-9700
• Family Services 24/7 Partner Violence and Rape Assistance: 336-273-7273
• 24/7 National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800-273-TALK (8255)

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Make an Appointment

Appointments can be made by telephone, email, or personal inquiry and need to be initiated by the student(s) desiring counseling services. To schedule a new appointment please send an email to counseling@greensboro.edu, and a counselor with be assigned based on availability. Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday for appointments. If you prefer to meet with a specific counselor, you may contact that counselor directly (see below). Emily Holmes, MS, EdS, NCC, LCPA, Director of Counseling Services 325 Main Bldg. 815 W. Market St. Greensboro, NC 27401 (336) 272-7102, ext. 5224 emily.holmes@greensboro.edu Kristin Franks, LPC, Staff Counselor 327 Main Bldg. 815 W. Market St. Greensboro, NC 27401 (336) 272-7102, ext. 5746 Kristin.franks@greensboro.edu

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Mental Health Resources By Category

Self-Help Resources

• ULifeline
• Half of Us (interactive videos, mental health info)
• Campus Health and Safety
• American Psychological Association
• American Counseling Association
• Healthy Minds. Healthy Lives.
• National Institute of Mental Health
• NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness
• Mental Health America

Depression

• Half of Us
• Facts about Depression
• Facts about Bipolar Disorder

Suicide Prevention and warning signs

• Suicide Prevention
• American Association of Suicidology
• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
• Suicide Prevention Lifeline- 1-800-273-TALK
• Self-Injury
• Suicide Prevention Resource Center

Anxiety

• Facts about Anxiety
• Anxiety Disorders Association of America

Anger

• Controlling Anger- Before It Controls You
• Anger Management

Eating Disorders

• Eating Disorders Info
• National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Eating Disorders
• National Eating Disorders Association
• The Renfrew Center Foundation
• Parent Toolkit

Body Image

• Every Body is Different
• Media and Body Image

Relationships

• Healthy vs. Unhealthy Relationships
• Healthy Relationships
• Domestic Violence

Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Issues (LGBT)

• Answers to your Questions about Sexuality
• Human Rights Campaign
• Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender National Help Center
• NC PRIDE
• Gay, Straight Advocates for Education
• Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)
• GLAAD

Grief

• Normal Reactions to Loss
• Teen Grief Reading Resources
• Association for Death Education and Counseling
• The Compassionate Friends
• Hospice Foundation of America
• Good Grief, Inc.

Alcohol/Drug Information

• College Drinking
• College Fact Sheet for Parents
• Al-Anon (help for families of alcoholics)
• Alcoholics Anonymous
• Find an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting
• Find a Narcotics Anonymous meeting
• Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration
• MedlinePlus
• National Institute on Drug Abuse
• Alcohol and Drug Recovery Programs

Sexual Assault/Rape

• Greensboro College Sexual Misconduct Policy
• Family Services- Sexual Assault Info
• Moses Cone Hospital- SANE program (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners)
• RAINN
• NC Coalition Against Sexual Assault
• National Sexual Violence Resource Center

ADHD/ADD

• Facts about ADHD
• ADD Association
• American Psychological Association

Wellness/Relaxation/Stress Reduction

• National Wellness Institute
• Relaxation Exercises – download recording (A special thanks to the Hobart & William Smith counseling web site.)

Sleep

• Why Sleep is Important

Trauma/Violence

• Tips for Recovering from Traumatic Event
• Trauma, Grief, and Violence
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Psychotropic Medications

• Mental Health Medications– uses, treatment, side effects, etc.

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Outreach & Consultation

The college’s director of counseling services is available to student organizations, residence halls, and the Greensboro College community for presentations, seminars, workshops, and consultation. Please provide at least two weeks’ notice to allow time for proper preparation.

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Psychiatric Consultation

When appropriate the counselor may recommend a student meet with a psychiatrist or other medical professional for further evaluation. If so, this process will be discussed with the student prior to any referral. Students who are referred to off-campus providers will be responsible for payment directly to that provider. Counseling Services does not prescribe medication. Students wishing to receive a referral for medication or psychiatric consultation may contact Counseling Services at 336-272-7102, ext. 5224.

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Services Provided

The goal of Counseling Services is to provide you with a safe, confidential, and supportive environment for you to discuss life concerns, challenges, and opportunities. College life, while exciting and fruitful, can also be difficult and trying. You do not need to be in crisis to benefit from counseling services. We see many students each year seeking help with issues similar to yours. Personal counseling is available for help with transitioning to college, coping with college life, fear of failure, feelings of loneliness, anxiety, depression, academic concerns and many other areas. The counseling process is about problem solving, expansion of awareness and coping skills, and personal growth. The more you actively participate in your overall well-being and care the better. The College Counseling Office provides short-term counseling for personal, interpersonal, and vocational/career concerns free of charge to all full-time, traditional and professional and graduate students. Personal counseling is available for various personal issues including, but not limited to:*

• Adjustment to college life
• Stress management
• Interpersonal relationships
• Anxiety
• Irritability and anger
• Sleep disturbance
• Depression and thought of suicide
• Procrastination
• Feeling lonely or isolated
• Family concerns
• Weight or body image concerns
• Substance abuse
• Grief and loss
• Identity issues related to race, ethnicity, religious/spiritual beliefs, sexuality, etc.

*Students with presenting problems determined to require long-term or more intensive intervention strategies may be referred to qualified mental health specialists in the Greensboro area.