Student Counseling Services
Student Counseling Services is a free and confidential mental health care service provided to students who are currently enrolled at The University of Southern Mississippi.
| Our office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday with the office closed for lunch from noon-1 p.m. We will also be available for emergency needs after hours and on weekends by calling 601.606.4357. |
MISSION STATEMENT
Student Counseling Services provide quality services to Southern Miss students by promoting sound mental health and the coping skills necessary for successful pursuit of their educational and life goals. As mental health professionals, we work in a spirit of collaboration within the Division of Student Affairs to support individual responsibility, personal growth, and wellness of all members of the student body.
DIVERSITY STATEMENT
All Student Counseling Services staff strive to respect, affirm, and celebrate the diversity of all individuals. Therefore, discrimination in any form is inconsistent with our mission and our values. This includes discrimination in the areas of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, physical and mental abilities, age, social economic status, and religious beliefs.
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Hours of operation are Monday – Friday 8 a.m – 5 p.m.
*Hours subject to change during school holidays and breaks.
After Hours Crisis/Emergency Line Information
Student Counseling Services operates within strict professional guidelines regarding confidentiality. Mental health professionals are professionally and ethically obligated to keep what you say confidential.
They may seek input from other therapists at the center in order to improve the quality of your care, but no information about your counseling will be released to, or discussed with, anyone outside Student Counseling Services without your explicit, written permission. The exceptions to that are a report of harm to self or others, and a report of abuse to a child or vulnerable adult.
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Expressive therapy is often used to articulate thoughts and feelings that may be otherwise difficult to verbalize. |
We offer many ways to relax, de-escalate or unwind either in session or independently. |
Group sessions are held to address specific needs with both Counselor and peer support and feedback. |