Groups Students may lead very demanding lives as they struggle with the developmental tasks of physical maturation, interpersonal relationships, and occupational preparation. Even a mild impairment in psychological functioning can result in significant disruption of a student's ability to learn effectively and relate appropriately. All services are confidential.
Groups provide a setting and support for addressing interpersonal difficulties.
Students can learn more effective coping skills by sharing their concerns with others dealing with similar problems. Groups may be of a general nature, they may be selected to address the needs of specific populations, or to deal with particular problems. When indicated, a referral may be made to a staff psychiatrist for diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric disorders and for the prescription and monitoring of medications. During the day, a staff member is available for urgent or crisis situations. On evenings, weekends, and holidays, a staff members is on-call by telephone or beeper for consultation and assistance with emergencies.