Counseling Services
Office of Counseling, Disability Services and Health Education Staff
- Sylvia Buck,
Director Counseling and Health Education - Jessica Zellers,
Coordinator of Health Education & Wellness Programs - Karen Stenstrom,
Counselor - Ronda Stone,
Coordinator of Disability Services - Debbie Brenton,
Administrative Assistant
Location: Ridgway University Center, Student Life Center
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 Ridgway University Center. 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.
Online Information & Resources
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 the Ulifeline Web site.
Students with Disabilities
As the designated disability service providers, the counseling staff of the Office of Counseling and Health Education coordinate the provision of appropriate and reasonable academic accommodations and support services for any qualified student with a properly documented disability. For further information please see our Disability Services page.
Information Disclosure
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.
