Services Offered
Confidential counseling is offered to assist with personal development as well as to address specific personal difficulties. After conducting a thorough assessment, the Counseling Center offers a range of treatment options. Individual or couples counseling may be offered on a short-term basis (six to ten sessions), or, if extended treatment is needed, students may be referred to local mental health professionals.
Group Counseling:
Group counseling may be offered to students who might benefit from interaction with peers experiencing similar difficulties. Such groups are used to address a range of issues, including relationship difficulties, depression, struggles with food, the effects of sexual assault or abuse, and gay/lesbian/bisexual issues.
Psychiatric Services:
Three Board certified psychiatrists assist in the provision of medication to students in need of such intervention, and are available to make recommendations to students and professional staff regarding the role of such medication in treatment. The Center's routine practice is to have all students wishing psychiatric appointments to be seen for an initial interview by a staff counselor, who will then arrange for a psychiatric appointment.
Substance Abuse Concerns:
Students with concerns about their use of alcohol or other drugs can be assessed and provided with counseling or an appropriate referral. Additionally, help is offered to students struggling with family members who may have substance abuse issues.
Crisis Intervention:
In conjunction with the offices of Public Safety and Student Life, the Counseling Center provides 24 hour on-call service to aid students experiencing psychological emergencies. The staff can be reached by either of the offices noted above. A mental health professional can provide direct contact with the troubled student should the need arise.
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Dickinson College, PO Box 1773, Carlisle, PA 17013
Dickinson College, PO Box 1773, Carlisle, PA 17013