Staying Connected
Where is the SCPS office located?
AU Med Clinic, 2nd Floor or Haley Center, Basement Level
How much is a counseling appointment for an AU student?
$0, It's FREE; However there is late fee if you cancel or miss your appointment!
If the situation is an emergency in which someone’s life is immediately at risk, call ______.
911
Name 2 problems commonly facing college students that may prompt exploration of SCPS:
In order to seek SCPS services, one must be a __________ student.
Currently Enrolled Auburn University
On what social media platforms can you connect with the SCPS office?
Twitter and Instagram
What are the names of the service dogs in the SCPS office?
Moose, Nessie, Rooster
If there is a crisis or emergency, what are the hours of SCPS?
24/7
This resource on campus believes, supports and assists students and employees of Auburn University who have experienced power-based personal violence, including dating/domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking/ harassment.
Safe Harbor
This is what you would complete prior to seeing a counselor at SCPS
Intake Appointment
What is the name of the student organization that supports reducing the stigma around Mental Health?
Active Minds
Name 2 types of services offered by SCPS
individual therapy (i.e., 1-10 biweekly sessions), group therapy (no session limits), workshops, drop-in groups, and psychiatric services
True or False: there is NO limit to the number of group therapy sessions you can attend
TRUE
Name one advantage of group therapy
people begin to see that they are not alone,
group members have the opportunity to learn about how they come across to each other
Depression & Anxiety/Stress Management
What is the phone number for SCPS?
334-844-5123
Name a stress management resources you'd find in the Zen Den
Name 3 examples of what would be considered an "emergency":
ontemplating suicide, desire to harm someone else, recent sexual or physical assault, recent death of a loved one, having strange experiences such as hearing voices or seeing things that are not there, or recent discharge from a psychiatric hospital
What is a common misconception about group therapy?
“Group counseling is not as good as individual counseling.”
“It’s so hard for me to talk to people I don’t know. I’ll never be able to share in group.“
"Group therapy will take longer than individual therapy"
“I’ll be forced to talk when I don’t want to.”
True or False: Visits to SPCS are only listed on a stduent's academic record
FALSE--- Visits are entirely confidential! Information is not released to anyone (parents, professors, employers, or authorities) without your written permission.
What time is the 3-mile walk around campus with the AU therapy dog on Thursdays?
4pm
Why might SCPS service NOT be a good fit for someone?
Students who want or need more than biweekly sessions or longer-term contact with a counselor are referred to off-campus resources.
What is the Mental Health Crisis resources you can call call in case of an emergency?
East Alabama Mental Health Center
24 hours a day, 365 days a year for emergencies at 800-815-0630.
Name one title of group therapy that Auburn University offers:
Understanding Self and Others (USO), The Not So Perfect Family, The Auburn Men’s Group, Empowerment, Living with Loss and Grief, International Student Support, Mindful Eating
Individual therapy sessions are typically offered to student at what rate? (Number/ amount of sessions weekly/monthly/etc)
1-10 biweekly sessions