Individual and Group Counseling
Free short-term counseling is available to Susquehanna University students. Eighty-seven percent of our clients are seen 12 sessions or fewer. We’ve recently expanded our group counseling to include support groups for anxiety, first-year students and students of color.
Clients requiring longer-term counseling and clients who wish to pursue counseling outside of the university are referred to local clinicians and are responsible for the charges.
Walk-ins are available Monday through Friday from between 10–11 a.m. and 2–3 p.m.
Crisis Services
In case of an emergency, call 570-372-4751 or visit the Counseling Center and request a same-day appointment. During evenings and weekends, an on-call counselor can be reached by calling 570-374-9164.
Alcohol and Other Drug Counseling
We provide alcohol and other drug assessment, referrals to off-campus providers, Think About It, an online interactive tool for self-assessment and education, and the Alcohol and Skills Training class for students mandated by the Student Conduct Board. For more information, contact the Counseling Center at 570-372-9164.
Recognizing and Assisting Emotionally Troubled Students
If someone has turned to you for help, or you see that a person you care about needs help, check out these guidelines. They’re meant to help you recognize, intervene and refer emotionally troubled students to the Counseling Center. Sometimes the issues that students present might also warrant a referral to the Office of the Chaplain.
Outreach
Counseling and Psychological Services offers a variety of programs throughout the academic year to help students cope with issues such as alcohol and drug abuse, stress management, positive psychology, and diversity. Our peer educators are involved in developing and implementing many of our educational and outreach programs. If you are interested in becoming a peer educator, call Tonya Valentine at 570-372-4437.
Self-Help and Self-Assessment
Counseling and Psychological Services advocates for good mental health. Stop in to our house to relax and re-charge. Spend a few minutes in our massage chair, put up your feet or browse through our library. You’ll find a wide variety of helpful resources and tools that you can use on your own, as well as valuable online resources, available through mySU.
Well Track
This confidential, online and self-guided platform provides students with information and tools to better understand and deal with stress, anxiety and depression.
Yoga
Inexpensive yoga classes, led by Beatriz Benedit, owner of Lewisburg Yoga Studio, are sponsored by the Amy E. Winans Center for Wellness, the Student Health Club and Counseling and Psychological Services.
Koru
If you are feeling pressured and stressed, or just interested in learning a new skill that can enrich your life, this class is for you! Koru mindfullness can help decrease your stress, find satisfaction in your daily life and calm and focus your mind. Enrollment is free but limited.
SusQuery
This LBTGGIA+ support and discussion group is held weekly. The goal is to create a safe and supportive space for student discussion on topics like parents and family, fitting in at SU, dating, coming out, politics, movies, resources and more.
Being Black, Brown and Red in White Spaces
Being a person of color in a predominantly white environment is a complex and often stressful experience. This weekly group engages in dialogue about what it means to be a student of color, makes students aware there are others sharing similar multicultural experiences, and is a resource for students of color to come together to enhance their success at Susquehanna.
