M.A. All of the staff have been carefully selected based on their level of experience, professionalism, interest in student development, and commitment to diversity. Traditional undergraduates enrolled at either MSMC campus and Physical Therapy graduate students are eligible for counseling services. HOPE, Weekend College, and other graduate program enrollees are provided with referrals to off-campus resources and services. Counseling services are free to eligible students as a benefit of their Student Health fees. An additional insurance plan that provides for limited inpatient and outpatient counseling services can also be purchased through the Business Office for students wishing to access services off-campus.
Confidentiality is an essential component of any therapy relationship.
By law, counselors must protect information disclosed in the counseling process. Information about a student's participation in counseling can not be discussed with faculty, staff, parents, friends and others unless that student has given explicit authorization. Counseling records are kept in separate and locked file cabinets, and are only available to Counseling Services staff. State law requires that confidentiality be set aside in limited circumstances to ensure safety. These circumstances include the reasonable suspicion of child or elder abuse, and an imminent threat to life through suicide, homicide or the inability to meet basic health or safety needs due to mental illness.