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COUNSELING SERVICES

St. Ambrose University's Counseling Center

SAU Counseling Center offers individual counseling services to students and educational workshops to campus. The services are confidential, supportive, intended to create a collaborative environment for personal growth.

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About the St. Ambrose University Counseling Center

The Counseling Center offers individual counseling, consultations, referrals to other community partners, educational workshops, and a Virtual Calming Hive to help students build resilience. Counseling services are confidential and free for students.

Available counseling services

The Counseling Center offers confidential counseling sessions in-person and online to individuals. Take advantage of our one on one services, workshops, and access referrals to the community. Initial appointments may be booked within 1-2 days.

Short-term individual counseling

Brief, strengths-based individual counseling sessions as often as every 2 to 3 weeks during the semester. Sessions are typically in-person, but we can accommodate tele-health sessions.
Outreach and prevention activities

Training on suicide prevention, workshops on academic stress, and tailored group workshops
Counseling Center referral services

Help locating local providers for specialty services and assistance in connecting with community resources such as medication management
Suicide prevention training and methods

Question.Persuade.Refer (QPR) Suicide Prevention Training, available online or in-person

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Locate appropriate off-campus counseling

We will help you locate professional counseling services off-campus as needed, ensuring students connect with trusted providers for ongoing mental health care.

Earn your degree in a healthy environment

Apply now and start your academic journey in a secure and supportive community focused on your well-being. Prioritize your health, mental and physical, as you pursue your degree.

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We value your confidentiality and privacy

Federal and state laws along with professional ethical standards prohibit the disclosure of any information you provide.

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Exceptions to the confidentiality laws

Your info is kept confidential unless you provide written consent.
Exceptions include imminent danger, child abuse, court orders, or emergencies.
Clients under 17 ½ may have treatment records accessible to parents.
We prioritize client consent for disclosure when possible.
Future scenarios may require client authorization for record access.

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How can counseling services aid academic success?

Mental health and well-being are vital for academic success. Counseling services can provide coping strategies, help with stress management, improve communication skills, and address any emotional or psychological barriers that may impact your academic performance.

How much do SAU counseling services cost?

There are no fees associated with counseling services. If you're referred to off-campus services, there may be a cost or co-pay per your insurance coverage.

What types of issues do SAU counselors help with?

Struggles common among college students may include: anxiety, depression, relationships, adjustment difficulties, grief and loss, self-esteem or identity development, and academic challenges.