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 Office of Student Life Phone: 812-488-2663 It is recognized that interpersonal, psychological, and developmental issues can interfere with learning and, ultimately, with personal success. The Office of Counseling and Health Education provides counseling services to students experiencing personal adjustment or psychological problems that require professional attention. The counselors assist students with identifying and developing skills that will help them to effectively meet their educational and life goals. Personal Development Counseling Individual counseling is available for psychological or developmental issues such as school adjustment problems, self-esteem enhancement, depression, anxiety, substance abuse issues, and eating disorders. Health education and wellness programs are offered to assist students in making healthy lifestyle choices during their college careers. Crisis Intervention The office is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday in the McCurdy Alumni Memorial Union. Appointments can be made by calling 812-488-2663. Emergency counseling services are available after hours by calling the Office of Safety and Security at 812-488-2051, and asking for the counselor on call. Academic Counseling Academic counseling is available to aid students in study skills, stress management, test anxiety, and time management. Health Education and Wellness Programs The health education and wellness programs are offered to assist students in making healthy lifestyle choices during their college careers and as a foundation for lifelong lifestyle choices. These programs provide students with education, prevention, and intervention programs related to substance abuse and issues such as AIDS/HIV, stress management, adjustment, anxiety, depression, and sexual assault. Check out our new Wellness Web site at wellness.evansville.edu. The University of Evansville has joined with other colleges and universities to provide free, anonymous, up to date information and resources to students online through Ulifeline at http://www.ulifeline.org/schools/evansville/. The counselors in the Office of Counseling and Health Education abide by the professional ethical standards of the National Association of Social Workers. A counselor may not reveal information to anyone about a client unless the client gives written permission to do so. For more information, contact the Office of Counseling and Health Education at 812-488-2663.
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