FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

 

 

1.  How do I go about setting up an appointment?

 

Day or evening appointments may be made by coming to the Counseling Center or by calling  (201) 200-3165 during office hours.  When making an appointment, you will be asked for your name, your Gothic ID number, and a telephone number you can be reached at.

 

 

2.  Where is the Counseling Center located?

 

The Counseling Center has relocated to the Gilligan Student Union Building, Suite 308, as of January 9th, 2008.

 

 

3.  What are the Center's office hours?

 

During the fall and spring semesters, our office is open from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.  Our summer semester hours are from 8:00 AM - 5:15 PM, Monday through Thursday.  Staff are available for evening sessions by appointment.

 

 

4.  Is there a charge for Counseling Center services?

 

The Counseling Center offers New Jersey City University students free counseling.

 

 

5.  How long is each session?

 

Sessions are 45 - 50 minutes in length.

 

 

6.  How long can I come for counseling?

 

You are eligible for counseling as long as you are a registered student.  You and your counselor will decide how long it would be helpful for you to attend counseling sessions, depending on the nature of your concerns.

 

 

7.  Can my boyfriend/girlfriend/parent come with me to the sessions?

 

You must be a currently registered New Jersey City University student to receive counseling at the Center. Couples counseling is available if both partners are registered students. We do not provide services to family members of registered students.

 

 

8.  Will my professors or advisor know that I am coming to counseling or what I am discussing?  Will counseling attendance be on my permanent record?

 

Counseling attendance will not be included in your permanent record.  Information you reveal to your counselor will remain confidential within the limits of the American Psychological Association’s ethical standards and the law. In general, your counselor cannot discuss your status as a client of our Center or your situation with anyone unless you have given written permission for him or her to release information about you. However, there are certain situations in which we must break confidentiality and report information to the appropriate person or agency. These situations are as follows: (a) if what you share indicates you are imminently in danger of harming yourself or others, (b) if what you share reveals evidence of child or elder abuse or neglect , or (c) if we receive a court order or subpoena.

 

 

9.   Does anyone on your staff prescribe medication?

 

No, but we do make referrals to off-campus agencies and privately practicing psychiatrists when medication is appropriate.