As a faculty member you may have information about a student that will help us decide on a proper course of action if there is a waiting list. The Counseling Center maintains strict rules of confidentiality. In such cases, the counselor will attempt to discuss with the client the reason confidentiality must be broken. As a faculty member, confidentiality may be a bit frustrating to you, since you may want feedback about your referral. Please respect that confidentiality is a legal requirement and is practiced in the student's best interest.
Confidentiality facilitates an air of trust between client and counselor.
While you likely will not get any information back about a student whom you referred to the center, it is always helpful for you to communicate your specific concerns about a student before or after the referral. To make a referral Often the first indicator that a student is in emotional trouble occurs in the classroom. For example, the student may stop attending classes or slip in academic performance. You also may notice that the student seems more tired, more unkempt, or not as happy as usual. Your first step may be talking to the student and expressing your concern.