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The
University Counseling Service (UCS)
fosters the student's healthy
development of autonomy and well-being.
The following information provides
details about some of our procedures and
policies:
1.
Eligibility for Services
The University Counseling Services are
available to all currently
enrolled full-time Howard University
students at no cost. Faculty, staff and
community clients are seen for a fee.
When necessary, sliding-scale fee may be
applied at the discretion of the UCS.
Spouses, other family members and
friends may be included in sessions with
the enrolled student, if appropriate.
2.
Counseling Services
The Howard
University Counseling Service's offers a
range of professional services for
students wanting help with psychological
issues, personal concerns, interpersonal
issues, and crisis. Students are
initially seen by an individual
counselor. Services, if needed, are
offered in the form of individual, group
meetings, depending on what best matches
the students need. Referral to on-campus
and/or off-campus support sources may be
decided if clinical needs are beyond
what we can provide.
3.
Confidentiality
No information,
written or oral, will be released to
other persons without the students
written permission. All interviews and
counseling sessions are
CONFIDENTIAL.
Information
provided to our staff
will not be included in academic
records.
The
exceptions to this practice are:
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When a
counselor believes you present an
imminent danger to yourself or
others.
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When the life
or safety of a readily identifiable
third person is endangered.
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When a
counselor believes that a child or
vulnerable adult is being subjected
to abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
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When
disclosure is made necessary by
legal proceedings.
Howard
University Counseling Service is subject
to the legal requirements of
confidentiality and ethical codes of the
American Psychological and/or American
Psychiatric Associations.
4.
First Meeting
Once you
come in, you will be asked to complete a
brief intake form and to provide us with
information about yourself prior to your
first meeting with a counselor. This
information will help us better
understand your situation and plan
service. Then, we will schedule an
appointment that matches your
availability.
5.
E-Mail
UCS
has established a policy of no e-mail
regarding clinical appointment/issues
with students due to lack of
confidentiality of e-mail. We are
concerned about protecting our clients'
privacy, and it has become very clear
that e-mail is not a safe and
confidential means of communication.
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