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Frequently Asked Questions
These are the questions that are most frequently asked
at C-CAPS. If you need further information beyond what
is offered here, then feel free to contact us.
1. How do I get to speak with someone at the C-CAPS?
The best way to initiate contact with the Counseling
Center is to call (724)357-2621 or stop in at 307
Pratt Hall to set up an introductory interview. During
this interview, the person with whom you meet will
help you decide the best plan of action for your
concerns.
2. How much does counseling cost?
There are no fees for students who have paid tuition
and the student health fees. The number of sessions
per student vary, however the maximum is 40 individual
sessions. There is no limit on group counseling
sessions.
3. What about my privacy?
The faculty and staff are highly concerned about your
privacy. In addition, Federal law, laws of the
Commonwealth, professional standards, and ethical
guidelines all establish that your privacy is afforded
the most serious protection.
As a result, the fact of your making contact with the
Center, in addition to whatever you tell us, is kept
confidential by our personnel. Records pertaining to
your work are maintained in locked equipment in secure
facilities. There are some exceptions to this
protection. You may provide us with written permission
to release specific information to specific people or
to discuss your concerns with persons you designate.
Finally, we are obliged to notify relevant individuals
if you are at risk to harm yourself or someone else or
if there is direct evidence of on-going harm to a
child.
4. What kinds of things do people talk about in the
Center?
The Center works with students who are dealing with a
wide variety of personal, social,
educational/vocational, and family concerns. Anxiety,
depression, and grief are often reported as a result
of problems in these areas. Coming to the Center does
not mean someone is crazy. We see 400-500 students for
counseling and take 300-400 other calls about other
student-related concerns in a typical academic year.
5. Who provides the service?
Five faculty psychologists provide services directly,
with the assistance of 8-10 graduate trainees.
Trainees receive direct, individual and group
supervision every week and are experienced clinicians.
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