Information for Faculty/Staff
If you feel that a student might benefit from professional counseling:
· Be direct in letting the student know that you believe a therapist would be of help in this situation.
· Inform the student that the service is both confidential and free of charge.
· A mutual decision is best. Don't force the issue if the student takes a defensive posture - simply restate your concerns and recommendations.
· Suggest that the student call to make an intake appointment him or herself.
· If appropriate, offer to sit with and support the student while they make the call.
· You may wish to walk the student over to counseling services. A therapist is on-call for a "Crisis" hour Monday through Friday at 2:00 p.m. (except during summer hours). During other times of the day, the front desk staff will assist you in contacting a therapist.
· If a student is in need of immediate psychological services after hours or on a weekend, call Public Safety at 209.946.2537 with information regarding where/how the student can be reached. Public Safety has access to professional consultation from a therapist if needed.
· Faculty members are welcome to call a therapist for a consultation However, please be aware that counseling services are confidential in both contact and content. Without the student's written consent we are unable to provide you with information about the student.
Thank you for your concern. We look forward to working with you to help Pacific students achieve a sense of well-being and maximize their educational experience.
For more information on referring students, see When to Refer a Student.
