COUNSELING PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Within the design of the Counseling and Testing Center's Drug Education/Awareness Program, a counselor/psychologist on staff at the Center is involved in development and implementation of counseling services for referred students.

Services place emphasis on providing confidential assessment of individual needs for those with alcohol/drug related problems.

OBJECTIVES OF PROGRAM

The purpose of the Alcohol and Drug Counseling Program is to:

1. Provide assistance to the University with alcohol and other drug education programs. 2. Provide assistance in resolving student alcohol and other drug related problems. 3. Provide assistance in preventing student alcohol and other drug related problems. 4. Provide assistance in educating students about alcohol and other drug use and abuse.

COUNSELING PROCESS

Upon receiving referrals, the initial intake procedures will be carried out by the designated counselor/psychologist, who will set up an individual counseling plan for each referred student.

All referred individuals will be required to attend individual counseling sessions for a period dependent upon the severity of the problem, but not less than four (4) weeks. Release from counseling/completion of the program will be at the recommendation of the counselor/psychologist.

The overall process will be of a personal-social-educational nature with a drug specific counseling focus. Upon completion of the program, an acknowledgment of completion for will be received. Individuals falling into the category for the need of long-term counseling/treatment will be referred to a reliable off-campus facility.

FOLLOW-UP COUNSELING

Follow-up counseling will be available as needed and determined by the Alcohol and Drug Counseling Program.

For more information about this program or to schedule an appointment, please contact Dr. Robert Mays, Director of the Counseling and Testing Center. He can be reached by visiting the Center in Bellevue Hall or by calling 737-1471.