The Center for Counseling and Testing Services provides personal counseling and individual assessments to assist students in coping with psychological, emotional and interpersonal stress. Crisis intervention and consultation with concerned faculty and staff regarding student's needs are two other important services available. Counseling staff also teach course such as stress management, career and life planning, and self-fulfilling behavior. In addition, many personal development groups are offered each semester on such topics as assertiveness, couples communication skills, interpersonal communication skills, self-esteem, grief, etc. Women's and men's support groups are also part of the Center services.
Most services are on an appointment or sign-up basis.
Individual counseling, personal development and support groups are available to and free for ISU students paying full-time fees, and faculty and staff. It provides protection from discrimination for individuals on the basis of disability. The ADA extends civil rights protection to people with disabilities in matters which include transportation, public accommodations, accessibility, services provided by state and local government, telecommunication relay services, and employment in the private sector. Idaho State University will not discriminate in the recruitment, admission, or treatment of students or employees with disabilities. The Center of Services for Students with Disabilities is located on the ground floor of the Pond Student Union Building.