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Counseling Center FAQ
Q: Who is eligible to use the Counseling Center
services?
A:
Any Wentworth student who is currently enrolled may use
the Counseling Center. Students who are not
attending summer session classes but are returning
in the fall are eligible for services. Students on
co-op and in the Division of Continuing &
Professional Education are also eligible.
Q: Do I have to
pay?
A: There is no
charge for visits to Counselors in the Counseling
Center. There will be charges for referrals for
psychological/psychopharmacological evaluations
and for visits to outside therapists to whom a
student may be referred. In many instances, some
of these costs may be covered by the student’s
health insurance.
Q: How do I
know if I need counseling?
A: Counseling is
appropriate for anyone who is troubled by a
specific problem or has a general concern.
Students seek out counseling for personal growth,
increased self-awareness, academic concerns,
career indecision, depression, family and
interpersonal issues, as well as for acute
problems or crises.
Q: What
hours is the Counseling Center open?
A: The Counseling
Center is open from 8:15a.m. to 4:45p.m. Monday
through Friday, except for Institute-observed
holidays. Evening appointments can be arranged if
needed.
Q: Will
my contact with the Counseling Center be
confidential?
A: The
information shared in counseling sessions is
confidential and will not be disclosed to any
person or organization outside the Counseling
Center without your consent, unless it is to
protect you or someone else from imminent harm or
unless it is mandated under Massachusetts State
Law.
Q: What
if I feel suicidal or feel as if I can’t cope?
A: Please call
the Counseling Center immediately and ask to speak
with a Counselor. If you feel suicidal or in
crisis, and the Center is not open, call Wentworth
Public Safety at (617) 989-4444. Public Safety
will contact the appropriate source of assistance.
If you are off-campus and feeling suicidal please
call 911 to be transported to a hospital.
Q: If I
decide to see a Counselor, what commitments would
I be asked to make?
A: When you come
for an initial session, you are not making a
commitment beyond that one session. If it is
agreed that you should continue in counseling, we
expect you to keep your appointments and call in
advance when you are unable to attend a session.
Q: What
can I do if I am concerned about a friend?
A: You can talk
with a Counselor by phone or set up an appointment
to discuss what is happening to your friend and
what you might be able to do to help. If you think
your friend is in a crisis, call the Counseling
Center, Public Safety, or 911 immediately.
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