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Return to: 1500 Student Life and Services
Confidential individual counseling is available for students of Georgia State University to assist them with a range of concerns such as: depression, anxiety, relationships, grief, experiences of discrimination, stress as well as any other concern that may be related to their academic progress and personal growth. The services provided include:
- Individual counseling
- Group counseling
- Referrals to campus and community resources
- Guest lectures and workshops for student groups and classes
- Crisis consultation
- Faculty and staff training workshops
Counseling helps students to identify, understand and develop skills to successfully address stressors so that they can succeed academically, professionally and personally.
Students can initiate counseling services at the Perimeter campuses by calling the Counseling Access Line at 678-891-4105 during business hours (Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and scheduling an appointment with the next available counselor on their campus.
Crisis counseling can be reached by all students 24/7 by calling 404-413-1640 and following the prompts to reach a counselor on call.
For more information, visit counselingcenter.gsu.edu.
1510.10 Student Victim Assistance
Student Victim Assistance Services serves as a confidential reporting resource and a central resource point for any student who has experienced a traumatic event, been the victim of sexual assault or has been a victim of other crimes. Staff help connect students to many campus and community resources related to their specific needs. The goal is to help students regain control over their lives so that they may persist in their educational pursuits and thrive personally. Services provided include: confidential reporting resource, direct crisis intervention 24/7, referrals for on and off campus resources, advocacy and support during all phases of university, legal/criminal proceedings, information and resources, consultation and education to students, faculty and staff, safety planning and on-going follow-up and support as needed.
For more information, call 404-413-1965 or visit the Student Victim Assistance website victimassistance.gsu.edu.
1510.20 Student Health Promotion
The mission of Student Health Promotion is to support activities that empower Georgia State University Perimeter College students to make informed healthier choices and achieve academic success and to ultimately improve the health of individuals and communities. Core areas of education include substance use risk reduction and sexual assault and/or partner violence prevention. Wellness education is provided through interactive formats including campus events and programs that foster opportunities for students to connect with peers for education about health topics. Self-responsibility, conscious decisions and informed choices in relation to health are encouraged. Wellness education is provided through interactive formats such as workshops, campus campaigns and awareness events. Classes are provided for students who have violated campus alcohol or drug policies in order to assist them with reducing their risk of further harm. Individual and group tobacco cessation services are offered. Bystander intervention and sexual assault prevention workshops are offered regularly throughout each semester.
For more information, visit the Student Health Promotion website: healthpromotion.gsu.edu.
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