Policy

Counseling Services

Available Services for Students ● Individual, Couples and Family Therapy ● Group Therapy o Psycho Educational Groups o Process Therapy Groups o Theme Therapy Groups o Career Groups ● Stress Management Program ● Psycho-educational Information ● Referrals for psychiatric evaluation and intensive therapy (through the community) ● Mental health and psychological assessment (Alcohol and Drug, Depression Screening) ● Emergency Services (see ES section) ● Outreach Programming

CRISIS SERVICES What is an Emergency? A mental health emergency is an emotional or behavioral crisis that warrants same day attention by a mental health professional. This may include, but is not limited to, significant changes in behavior that are not characteristic of a person, the presence of disruptive symptoms that interfere with the responsibilities of daily living, direct or indirect expressions of the intent to harm self or others, or the experience of a trauma. Daytime Emergency Services (On Campus) From 8am to 4:30 pm students may call the Student Counseling Services office (547-1397) and ask to be scheduled for an emergency appointment. If no one is available and it is a crisis situation then the following are steps to take for assistance: ● If a student has attempted suicide, call 911 for emergency transport to the Vanderbilt Hospital Wilson County Emergency Department. ● If a student is in crisis and no one answers or is available at the Student Counseling Services office, there are four options: o Call the assessment coordinator at McFarland Hospital at (615-449-0500). o Call the Crisis Intervention Center (615-244-7444) o Wilson County Mobile Crisis (800-704-2651) o Call Vanderbilt Respond (615-327-7000) ● If a student is actively suicidal/homicidal they are to go immediately to: o Vanderbilt Hospital Wilson County Emergency Department ( 1411 W. Baddour Parkway), or Athletic Training Handbook – Academics 19 o McFarland Hospital (500 Park Avenue) ● Remember, if a student is threatening harm to self or others, the most important thing is to make sure he or she is in a safe environment. If no one is available to transport the student to the emergency room or to McFarland, then call 911 for assistance. After-Hours Emergency Services (On Campus) ● Students in crisis after hours can call: o The assessment coordinator at McFarland (615-449-0500) o The Crisis Intervention Center (615-244-7444) o Wilson County Mobile Crisis: (800-704-2651) o Vanderbilt Respond (615-327-7000) ● If a student is actively suicidal/homicidal they are to go immediately to: o Vanderbilt Hospital Wilson County Emergency Department ( 1411 W. Baddour Parkway), or o McFarland Hospital (500 Park Avenue) ● For all off campus crises, immediately call 911. o Other Resources: ▪ Crisis Hotline: 615-244-7444 ▪ Suicide Hotline: 800-SUICIDE (784-2433) ▪ Wilson County Mobile Crisis: 800-704-2651 ▪ Nashville Mobile Crisis Team: 615-726-0125