” Discimus ut Serviamus: We learn so that we may serve”
Welcome to the Counseling Services Department
Counseling Services Mission
The mission of Counseling Services is to enhance students’ academic, intellectual, personal, and social growth. Special attention is given to students’ health and well-being, with the aim of alleviating the effects of painful experiences, enhancing self-understanding and understanding of others, and fostering students’ pursuit of their goals. Counseling Services also presents workshops, training, and educational consultation to the college community.
Services Offered
Licensed psychologists, certified social workers, licensed professional counselors, and counseling interns supervised by professional staff offer individual counseling, groups, and referrals to appropriate college or community resources. All sessions are free and confidential.* Students meet with counselors for many reasons, including:
- College adjustment
- Family/relationship conflict
- Career/life choices
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Low self-esteem
- Poor academic performance
- Loneliness
- Life crisis
- Sexual identity/orientation
- Sexual assault/harassment
- Interpersonal violence
Office Information
Bldg: Frese Hall
Room: 1st floor (Enter through the back door closest to Klapper and Kiely Hall)
Phone: 718-997-5420
Hours:
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm
EMAIL US AT:
CounselingServices@qc.cuny.edu
How to Make an Appointment:
To set up your first appointment, the first step is to email or call our office. Students will be scheduled a time for a brief screening with a counselor. The screening will take about 30 minutes and will help us determine how to best assist you.
Sessions are by appointment only. Students seeking a same day, urgent appointment may come in during office hours for an assessment or may reach us by phone or email during office hours.
If you are experiencing a mental health emergency during our non-business hours, please contact NYC Well at 1-888-692-9355 for 24/7 crisis support, call 911 or go to your nearest hospital emergency room.
WE WELCOME YOU AT QUEENS COLLEGE AND AT COUNSELING SERVICES.
WE VALUE YOU AS PART OF THE QUEENS COLLEGE COMMUNITY.
*Exceptions to confidentiality include danger to self or others, child abuse, and elder abuse.