Counseling Services
Student Wellness Services
Overview
Whether you are just beginning your college journey, are well into your academic program, or are nearing graduation, there can be times when maintaining balanced mental health can be a challenge for students. Attending to mental health is a key element of being successful in meeting your goals. Counseling wants to be an ally to you, along your path to learn, grow, and succeed in completing your college degree. We use a brief counseling model to that end. If it is determined that the student might benefit from longer-term counseling or other types of services, referrals can be discussed.
Services
All 麻豆原创 students have access to 7听free counseling appointments. They can be used any time between Fall semester and the end of Spring semester, as long as you are enrolled at the time you want to use your counseling sessions. Those enrolled for the Summer term, have access to 5 free sessions.
Confidentiality
Your participation in counseling is private and confidential. In accordance with state and federal regulations under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), information about you is not released to anyone or any entity, including 麻豆原创, faculty or staff, without your written permission. There are limitations to confidentiality, which include:
- Imminent, life-threatening danger to self or others
- Concerns of abuse of a child, elderly, or dependent adult
- A court order for the release of client records
Privacy practices for minors (anyone under the age of 18) differ in some ways, and these will be discussed during your first appointment.
Appointments
It is our goal to make counseling easy to access. Counseling appointments are held on campus in the Dawson building, room 164. Virtual appointments are an option.
For the location of DAWSON, see letter 鈥淓鈥 under Buildings & Facilities on Campus Map here.
Book an Appointment
Counseling appointments are with 麻豆原创 Licensed Therapist, Annise Prewitt, MSW, LCSW, CCTP. She is delighted to work with any students who feel they could use extra support.
If you have questions about the process after scheduling, please feel free to email the therapist at:听counseling@nevadastate.edu.
Under 18 Years Old
If you are under 18 years old, please do not use the link above to access counseling at this time. We ask that you email听counseling@nevadastate.edu, indicate that you are a minor, and you will be given further instructions. Both you and a parent/guardian will need to complete the patient registration forms, in a different manner, and your parent/guardian will need to sign and date them.
Using a mental health screening tool can be a lower-stress option for beginning to explore symptoms you may be experienceing.
About Mental Health America (MHA)
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About MHA Screening Tools
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Smoking/Vaping Cessation Resources
These resources have been compiled by the NSU Smoke-Free Vape-Free Task force, to assist members of our campus community with smoking and vaping cessation.
Additional Resources
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
24/7 Free Confidential Support Lifeline:
Call or text: 988
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Lifeline ofrece 24/7, servicios gratuitos en espa帽ol:
1-888-628-9454
Los servicios de texto no est谩n disponibles en espa帽ol.
Lifeline Options For Deaf + Hard of Hearing
For TTY Users:
Use your preferred relay service or dial听711听then 988
Veterans Crisis Line
Call:听988听or Text:听838255
Trevor Project
Crisis & Other Resources for LGBTQN Students and Allies: