Referral Services and Resources

Off-Campus Referrals

Although the counseling center offers both brief individual therapy and group therapy, there are situations in which a student’s treatment needs will be best met by mental health services in the community. Students whose needs require long-term support will generally be referred to community resources for ongoing treatment.

Similarly, students whose needs require a particular type of expertise that is not available in the Center are also referred to community resources.

Even in cases where a student’s ongoing needs require a referral to community resources, the Counseling Center can often assist the student in managing the presenting concerns and provide support until the student is able to connect to the appropriate community resources.
The Counseling Center may provide referral services through phone consultation, during the initial session, or as these factors become more apparent during the course of services.

Find the Right Clinician for You

ThrivingCampus is an online directory that allows Spelman students to access a list of off-campus, licensed mental health clinicians, many of whom specialize in working with students. The website includes various guides and resources that assist students through the process of securing off-campus outpatient care.

Consider This When Connecting With a Provider:

• Do I have a provider preference for gender and cultural background (e.g., ethnicity, sexual orientation, etc.)?

• Do I want therapy, medication, or both therapy and medication?

• Do I want to see a practitioner with certain expertise or who can provide a particular type of counseling approach?

• How will I pay for treatment and how much can I afford for counseling?

• How often do I want to be seen in counseling (e.g., once a week, once every other week, twice a week, etc.)?
  
  

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