Suicide @ HU
Yesterday, a girl committed suicide at the West Towers. She jumped from the eighth floor window. This tragic event really weighed on my soul. I know people who are depressed and have contemplated suicide. We all have issues that bother us. It is our responsibility to deal with the issues the best we can. If the issues cannot be dealt with on your own, seek professional help.
Howard University has an excellent counseling service. If you or someone you know may be interested, here is the necessary info:
1. Eligibility for Services
The University Counseling Services are available to all currently enrolled full-time Howard University students at no cost. Faculty, staff and community clients are seen for a fee. When necessary, sliding-scale fee may be applied at the discretion of the UCS. Spouses, other family members and friends may be included in sessions with the enrolled student, if appropriate.
2. Counseling Services
The Howard University Counseling Service's offers a range of professional services for students wanting help with psychological issues, personal concerns, interpersonal issues, and crisis. Students are initially seen by an individual counselor. Services, if needed, are offered in the form of individual, group meetings, depending on what best matches the student’s need. Referral to on-campus and/or off-campus support sources may be decided if clinical needs are beyond what we can provide.
3. Confidentiality
No information, written or oral, will be released to other persons without the student’s written permission. All interviews and counseling sessions are CONFIDENTIAL. Information provided to our staff will not be included in academic records.
The exceptions to this practice are:
· When a counselor believes you present an imminent danger to yourself or others.
· When the life or safety of a readily identifiable third person is endangered.
When a counselor believes that a child or vulnerable adult is being subjected to abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
When disclosure is made necessary by legal proceedings.
Howard University Counseling Service is subject to the legal requirements of confidentiality and ethical codes of the American Psychological and/or American Psychiatric Associations.
4. First Meeting
Once you come in, you will be asked to complete a brief intake form and to provide us with information about yourself prior to your first meeting with a counselor. This information will help us better understand your situation and plan service. Then, we will schedule an appointment that matches your availability.
5. E-Mail
UCS has established a policy of no e-mail regarding clinical appointment/issues with students due to lack of confidentiality of e-mail. We are concerned about protecting our clients' privacy, and it has become very clear that e-mail is not a safe and confidential means of communication.
(From the website: http://www.howard.edu/services/counseling/Default.htm)
Please pass this information along. It could save a life.
Howard University has an excellent counseling service. If you or someone you know may be interested, here is the necessary info:
1. Eligibility for Services
The University Counseling Services are available to all currently enrolled full-time Howard University students at no cost. Faculty, staff and community clients are seen for a fee. When necessary, sliding-scale fee may be applied at the discretion of the UCS. Spouses, other family members and friends may be included in sessions with the enrolled student, if appropriate.
2. Counseling Services
The Howard University Counseling Service's offers a range of professional services for students wanting help with psychological issues, personal concerns, interpersonal issues, and crisis. Students are initially seen by an individual counselor. Services, if needed, are offered in the form of individual, group meetings, depending on what best matches the student’s need. Referral to on-campus and/or off-campus support sources may be decided if clinical needs are beyond what we can provide.
3. Confidentiality
No information, written or oral, will be released to other persons without the student’s written permission. All interviews and counseling sessions are CONFIDENTIAL. Information provided to our staff will not be included in academic records.
The exceptions to this practice are:
· When a counselor believes you present an imminent danger to yourself or others.
· When the life or safety of a readily identifiable third person is endangered.
When a counselor believes that a child or vulnerable adult is being subjected to abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
When disclosure is made necessary by legal proceedings.
Howard University Counseling Service is subject to the legal requirements of confidentiality and ethical codes of the American Psychological and/or American Psychiatric Associations.
4. First Meeting
Once you come in, you will be asked to complete a brief intake form and to provide us with information about yourself prior to your first meeting with a counselor. This information will help us better understand your situation and plan service. Then, we will schedule an appointment that matches your availability.
5. E-Mail
UCS has established a policy of no e-mail regarding clinical appointment/issues with students due to lack of confidentiality of e-mail. We are concerned about protecting our clients' privacy, and it has become very clear that e-mail is not a safe and confidential means of communication.
(From the website: http://www.howard.edu/services/counseling/Default.htm)
Please pass this information along. It could save a life.
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