In addition to a wide variety of opportunities for individual and group counseling, the University provides emergency and specialized victim-assistance counseling to all members of the campus community.
Counseling & Psychological Services
Redfern Health Center offers students confidential counseling and psychological services that address a wide variety of developmental and psychological issues. These issues range from adjustments to the University environment and relationship problems to more severe psychological disorders, such as substance abuse, eating disorders, depression and anxiety. Additionally, counseling groups are available to students with learning disabilities, survivors of sexual trauma and adult children of alcoholics. Counseling services are provided using a time-limited, brief counseling model. Attention-deficit and learning-disability assessments are also offered. For information, call (864) 656-2451.
Employee Assistance Program
The Office of Human Resources offers confidential, professional referral assistance to faculty and staff through the Employee Assistance Program at (86) 656-2727) Assistance is available for personal problems (including depression, emotional problems and substance abuse) that may impact job performance. Initial counseling is generally provided through qualified state agencies at no charge.
Crisis Response
The University's Crisis Response Team provides immediate counseling services to faculty, staff and students in the event of a traumatic incident. Its goal is to minimize or prevent post-trauma problems or other mental disorders, such as depression. While trained to handle University-wide disaster situations, the team usually deals with situations of a more limited scope involving individuals, organizations and departments. Crisis Response Team members facilitate debriefing meetings for those affected by a traumatic incident and coordinate individual counseling and referrals.
Rape Counseling
Rape victims should seek medical treatment at Redfern Health Center. University police will transport them to Redfern, whether or not a police complaint is filed. Anyone may call and request medical transportation without divulging that he/she has been raped. The University Counseling and Psychological Services Center available at (864) 656-2451 offers confidential counseling to rape victims, and University police encourage victims to seek counseling. The Pickens County Rape Crisis Council is also available to aid rape victims. Call (864) 868-7599 for information.
Victim Assistance
The University Police Department assists all campus crime victims with referrals, transportation, court familiarization and compensation. In many situations, the University will make changes in a victim's academic or living situation.