Counseling Services
Location: New Residence Administrative Wing
Office: (401) 341-2919
Fax: (401) 341-2987
Counseling Services
Counseling services are available to all full-time enrolled students. Services are designed to assist students with social, emotional, academic and psychological issues so that they are able to remain in school and benefit from their educational opportunities to the fullest extent possible. Counseling Services provides both individual and group counseling in an environment that is conducive to discussion of any concern or problem and confidential in accordance with health care regulations and professional guidelines for the State of Rhode Island.
Hours of Operation
- Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or by appointment.
- Walk-ins are welcome and will be accommodated as efficiently as possible.
- In an emergency, call the Office of Safety and Security at (401) 341-5555 or Newport Hospital at (401) 846-6400.
Location
Counseling Services is located on the second floor of the New Residence administrative wing.
Contact Information
To schedule or cancel an appointment, contact Counseling Services by phone or individual counselors by phone or e-mail.
Office: (401) 341-2919
Fax: (401) 341-2987
Services
- Individual counseling
- Group counseling
- Consultations with faculty and staff
- Referral services
- Special programs
- Crisis intervention
Fees
There are no fees for counseling services. Students are responsible for the cost of prescription drugs when prescribed by the consulting psychiatrist.
Confidentiality and Informed Consent
Health information is confidential and cannot be released without written permission. Upon beginning counseling, you will be given an Informed Consent Form, which will describe your privacy rights.
Eligibility
All full time undergraduate students, as well as graduate students who have purchased the student health insurance plan, are eligible to utilize Counseling Services.