Counseling Services

Our Mission Statement:

The goal of counseling services is to support the college’s mission of providing academic and career education. To that end, it is the purpose of counseling services to promote the academic, saocial, emotional, and personal development of students. Counseling services will assist students in accomplishing their personal and academic goals. We will work collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, and administration to meet the needs of the students. Counseling services will respect and support a climate of diversity on campus in regard to race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and physical ability.

Counseling services provide:

• Individual counseling for Becker College students
• Support groups on a variety of issues, determined by student need and interest
• Educational programs to encourage growth outside the classroom
• Consultation to staff, faculty, administration, and parents
• Case management and referrals to specialized services and medication off-campus
• Evaluation and referrals for psychological emergencies
• Resource library of books, tapes, CDs, and videos

Appointments:

Appointments are generally available Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm. Appointments can be scheduled by phone, e-mail, or by coming to either of the counseling offices.

Emergency Information:

In the event of a mental health emergency during normal office hours of 9 to 5 Monday through Friday, contact the counseling offices at 508-373-9544 (Worcester) or 774-354-0466 (Leicester). You may also contact Student Affairs at 508-373-9547 (Worcester) 774-354-0463 (Leicester).

In the evenings, weekends, and during college vacation periods, dial 911 or contact campus police at 508-373-9559.

Students can also call the Emergency Mental Health Unit at 508-856-3532 or go directly to UMass Memorial, University Campus, or the emergency room closest to their home.