Counseling and Support Services
The University provides the following emergency and specialized victim-assistance counseling to all members of the campus community.
Counseling and 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 (864) 656-3360 or (864) 656-2726. 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 provides immediate counseling services to faculty, staff and students in the event of a traumatic incident whereas students are referred to Counseling and Psychological Services provided by Redfern Health Center and faculty and staff are referred to the Employee Assistance Program provided by the Office of Human Resources. The goal is to minimize or prevent post-trauma problems or other mental disorders, such as depression. While trained to handle University-wide disaster situations, these counseling programs usually deal with situations of a more limited scope involving individuals, organizations and departments. Counseling programs 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. Anyone may call and request medical transportation without divulging that he/she has been raped. The University Counseling and Psychological Services Center, (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) 442-5500 for information.
Victim Assistance
The Clemson 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.
EMpower Clemson
The mission of EMpower Clemson, in collaboration with the University and surrounding communities, is to promote safe and responsible behavior, for students and by students, with a special emphasis on alcohol management. This office within the Division of Student Affairs will be an advocate for the development of healthy lifestyles particularly on an environmental level. EMpower Clemson also supports the University’s mission of academic leadership along with the core values of honesty, integrity and respect.
Students have been behind the EMpower Clemson effort from the beginning, and students remain our primary focus today. EMpower Clemson works with students to promote safe and healthy choices through education and alternative events such as football tailgates, intramural tournaments, midnight breakfasts and other alcohol- and drug-free entertainment. For more information, contact the EMpower Clemson office at (864) 656-3053.
