Student Counseling Services

Student Counseling Services (SCS) recognizes the heavy toll that current global and political events are taking on our community. We are here for:

Those impacted by the war and human rights crisis in Iran, as well as those navigating the violence in Israel and Palestine, and those impacted by the war in Ukraine.
Immigrants and refugees facing uncertainty and fear for loved ones abroad.
Women, LGBTQIA+, and racial/ethnic minorities experiencing heightened vulnerability in the current climate.

SCS stands against all forms of oppression and is committed to maintaining an inclusive environment where your safety and dignity are protected. Support is available through our counseling and community initiatives.

For those being affected by these global conflicts and human rights crises, please access our Support Resources via the links on our website (see link below). Counseling services are also available to all students who have been impacted by any form of oppression. Call SCS at 860.439.4587 or email SCS@CONNCOLL.EDU for an appointment.

Counseling services are also available via SCS’s partnership with Telus Health. Telus Health may be helpful to students who may need:

24/7 Student Counseling Services: Trauma-informed care specialists trained to support students through crisis situations.
Crisis Support: Immediate access to licensed counselors experienced in conflict-related trauma, grief, anxiety, and emotional distress.
Multilingual Support: Counseling and resources available in Ukrainian, Russian, Arabic, and other regional languages upon request.

Telus Health is available on the App Store or Google Play or call directly at 888.257.8533. If calling from outside of America dial 001.416.380.6578.

Please see these resources available at our website.

About Student Counseling Services

Our goal is to enhance each individual's ability to learn, to create, and to be fully participating members of the College community by utilizing safe, culturally sensitive and inclusive approaches to mental health treatment. Care is provided in a safe and compassionate atmosphere at no cost to the student.

Some students come only once or twice to discuss something that concerns them, while others may require more ongoing care. The counselors also consult with students, faculty, staff or family members if they are concerned about a specific student, or how to speak to a specific student.

*Connecticut College Student Counseling Services has been accredited by the International Accreditation of Counseling Services (IACS) since 2005.

Scheduling appointments

Break and After-Hours Mental Health Care

On-campus students experiencing an emergency should call Campus Safety at (860) 439-2222.
Off-campus students experiencing an emergency should call their local emergency services at 911 or the appropriate emergency resource number for their location.

All students needing assistance after-hours may reach an off-site licensed professional clinician who has partnered with us to receive urgent or ongoing care through TELUS Health:

This is a telephone-based mental health service that is available to all students in need of access to mental health support when Student Counseling Services is not open.
Through TELUS Health, you may request a lived experience counselor match at any time. They will work to pair you with a counselor who has self-identified as sharing experiences or specializations associated with ethnicity, gender, language, geography, religion, age and more.
This service provides students with access to an off-site counselor who will provide support at any time during the evening, weekend or break.
Or connect with TELUS' Peer-to-Peer Community where you can chat, anonymously, with peers worldwide.
Download the free TELUS Health App, available on the App Store or Google Play

Through the app, you can call or chat with a Student Support Counselor 24/7 in real-time or schedule a telephone or video session that fits your schedule. TELUS provides support in the event of a personal crisis and also connects students with providers, offering both short and long-term counseling.
You can browse a digital library of helpful articles and videos.
Or, you can call them directly at (888) 257-8533 (If calling from outside North America, dial 001-416-380-6578).
The services offered through this app are paid for by Connecticut College.

Services

We provide students with a wide range of outpatient clinical services in a safe, compassionate atmosphere including:

Mental health evaluations
Individual and group counseling (see Support Groups and Events)
Psychiatric evaluation and medication management
Crisis intervention
Outreach and consultation
Referral to off-campus clinicians
Access to 24/7 mental health care
Zoom rooms for virtual appointments (reserve via email, phone, or in-person)

Counseling Areas

Adjustment issues
Alcohol/substance use and abuse
Anxiety
Compulsions and obsessions
Depression
Eating concerns/body issues
Family issues
Grief/loss
Identity exploration
Loneliness
Relationship/roommate issues
Self-esteem
Stress
Trauma
Other mental health issues

Student Counseling Services does not charge for counseling appointments however there is a $25 fee for appointments canceled without 24-hour notice or no-shows. Students who schedule with our psychiatric APRN will be billed $240 for the initial evaluation and $152 for follow-up appointments during the same academic year (a $10 co-pay for those on the Student Health Insurance Plan). Students who cancel without 24-hour notice or do not show for their appointment with the psychiatric APRN will be billed the full amount of the visit.

Our Interactive Screening Program (ISP) can help you determine if you will benefit from counseling services.

Some of the student concerns that can be addressed in treatment include:
Alcohol/substance use & abuse	Self-esteem
Relationships	Body image
Loneliness	Family issues
Grief/loss	Roommate issues
Sexuality	Problems in living
Adjustment issues	Identity issues
Sexual assault	Other mental health issues
Depression	Anxiety

If you prefer to see a clinician off-campus, please try out our new provider directory at conncoll.thrivingcampus.com!

Support Groups