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Counseling services are provided for any Jefferson College of Health Sciences student and are free and confidential. Counselors are available for students to assist them in making appropriate choices in order to obtain their academic goals.
Areas of available service include: academic skills development, formation of a study plan for state or national certification exams, relationship issues, health issues, career counseling and testing, arrangements for disability accommodations, and crisis intervention.
The Counseling Center is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday. Students can make an appointment by calling Linda Weary at (540) 985-8395, e-mailing her at lweary@jchs.edu or seeing her in room 705. |
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Pathways to Academic Success program (PASS)
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Pathways to Academic Success (PASS Program) is a program designed to help students develop an effective and personal plan for success at JCHS. Our counselors use a comprehensive assessment process to connect students to valuable resources. Some of these resources include academic skills training, i.e. study skills, test taking skills, time management and organization skills.
PASS also connects you to tutors, workshops, and personal counseling for academic difficulties or personal concerns that are impacting your academic success.
If you have been referred to PASS, please make an appointment as soon as possible. If you have not been referred but would like to take advantage of the program please contact Al Overstreet, PASS Coordinator in room 703 for more information |
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Services for Students with Disabilities
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JCHS is committed to serving students with disabilities by providing appropriate accommodations to assist them, in compliance with federal and state regulations.
Under College policy and federal and state laws, qualified people with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodations that will allow them access to College programs, jobs, services, and activities.
Students may elect to contact the Counseling Services Department for formal identification at any time during their enrollment. Please see Barbara Awbrey (room 701) or call 985-8449. |
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The Center for Academic Success (CAS)
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The Center for Academic Success in room 701 houses an array of services designed to strengthen students' academic skills. Students may work directly with fellow students and/or staff in one-to-one or small-group settings.
A strong base of computer tutorials and Internet-based applications offer students a variety of out-of-class solutions for help with academic problems and skill development.
The Center also provides faculty an option for providing disabled student testing and other proctoring. |
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Tutoring
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Our goal is to ensure that all students receive the academic support needed to succeed in their classes. Tutoring services are available free of charge to all students who seek help. Services are provided weekly by trained peer tutors and volunteers, on a one-on-one, drop-in or small group basis.
To request a tutor fill out a tutor request form and turn it in to Barbara Awbrey . Tutor requests may be submitted any time during the semester, but due to availability, it is recommended that students request tutors at the beginning of the semester. Come to our Center for Academic Enrichment in room 701. |
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Education and Programming
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To promote wellness among Jefferson College the Counseling Center staff is available to the campus community for educational programming-in the residence halls, in the classroom, and as guests of various campus organizations and groups.
Referral recommendations can also be made with respect to off-campus speakers who may have expertise in a particular area. Possible discussion topics could include but are not limited to: Eating disorders, addictions, wellness, dealing with disabilities, etc.
In addition to offering seminars, complimentary handouts are available at the Counseling Center on a variety of topics. Feel free to pick up any of the following in the Counseling Center waiting room: Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, Domestic Violence, Stress, Date Rape, Sex. |
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Online Assessments
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The World Wide Web has made a number of screening tools available to help an individual determine if he or she is experiencing symptoms of some common mental health problems. These tools are meant for screening purposes only; they are not meant to diagnosis and cannot substitute a trained professionals diagnosis.
Please take time to assess your particular needs and if the assessment indicates a potential problem please make an appointment with a counselor (contact Linda Weary at lweary@jchs.edu). You may want to print out the assessment and bring it with you to the appointment.
Eating Disorder Self Test
Adult Attention Disorder Screener
The Depression Screener
Adult Alcohol Screening Test |
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Resources
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Ulifeline (http://www.ulifeline.org/schools/jchs) is an anonymous, internet-based resource that provides students with a non-threatening and supportive link to mental health issues
Dr. Robert Hsiung (http://www2.hsc.edu/counseling/vpc/ ) from the University of Chicago has an unabridged virtual pamphlet where you can access information regarding anger, depression, assertiveness, relationships, stress, and much much more.
Informational Topics
The following are links to topics which we think might be helpful or informative. They cover topics pertinent to college students, as well as informative links which may help you better understand a friend or family member.
- Anorexia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorders (ANRED). (http://www.anred.com/toc.html) A comprehensive page on the range of eating-disordered behavior--under eating, binge eating, overeating, compulsive exercise. Includes definitions, descriptions, statistics, warning signs, causes, treatment and recovery. Special section on athletes with eating disorders.
Anxiety and Depression
- Depression and anti-depressant medications. (http://www.nimh.nih.gov/healthinformation/depressionmenu.cfm) A part of the depression.com web page. Information on medications commonly used to treat depression. Return to the site map for broad information on depression including: Types, living with a depressed person, suicide, and non-drug therapies.
- Anxiety disorders. (http://www.nimh.nih.gov/healthinformation/anxietymenu.cfm) National Institute of Mental Health. Helpful fact sheets related to panic, persistent anxiety, phobias, trauma responses, obsessive thinking, and compulsive behaviors.
- National Alliance of the Mentally Ill (NAMI). (http://www.nami.org/) Supports individuals with mental health brain disorders, as well as their family members. Advocates for the understanding of mental illness. Information, local chapters, support groups.
Substance Use Issues
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