Student Counseling Center
The Student Counseling Center offers confidential one-on-one counseling and crisis services for YHC students.
Mental health matters
Mental Health is an essential and integral component to overall health and wellbeing. Just as care for our physical health involves intentionality, so too does care for our mental health.
The YHC Student Counseling Center strives to come alongside students to assist them in developing the skills, strategies, and knowledge to improve their individual mental health as well as the relationships with those around them. The major aim of Counseling Services is to promote the social emotional growth and mental well-being of students. The Counseling Center is a nonjudgmental and safe space that strives to assist and provide resources to all students. Any concern of a student is regarded as important and is treated with respect.
We are here to help
What we offer
- Free and Confidential individual, couples, family, and group counseling.
- Periodic presentations, workshops, and posts related to mental health and wellbeing.
- Resources on mental health and wellbeing.
- Referral to local providers for long term treatment, medication management, and/or psychological evaluation if and as needed.
Counseling sessions range from one brief meeting to ongoing 50-minute sessions (up to 12 sessions per school year).
We work closely with various faculty, student organizations, athletics, and campus groups to promote mental health and wellbeing and reduce any barriers to seeking treatment. The Counseling Center follows the guidelines set by the Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists as well as the Code of Ethics of the National Board of Certified Counselors. The Center’s records are closed to everyone without written permission of the student. An exception to this policy occurs when students are in imminent danger of harming themselves or someone else.
Where we are
The Student Counseling Center is located in the Success Center on the bottom floor of the Rollins Campus Center beside Chick-Fil-A.
Mental illness, addictions, and other challenges can emerge in response to college stress. The counseling center is ready to assist students with the following which include, but are not limited to:
- Overall Wellness, Stress Management, & Adjustment
- Developing healthy self-care practices and daily habits to successfully manage the emotional challenges of college life
- Self-Awareness, Self-Identity, and Understanding
- Generalized and Social Anxiety
- Substance Use and Abuse
- Eating Concerns and Body Image
- Depression
- Family of Origin Issues & Influences
- Relational & Interpersonal Distress
- Anger Management
- Past Abuse, Trauma, or Victimization
- Non-Suicidal Self-Injury
- Building social support systems and developing adaptive coping skills
Make an appointment
To make an appointment, call (706) 379–5057 or contact Sandy McClure. You can also stop by the Student Success Center in person to ask about availability.
Please complete the following forms and consents prior to the first session. Please also be sure that all health forms are up to date.
When you arrive
Upon entering the Student Success Center, check in on the computer at the main desk and have a seat in the waiting area. Once checked in, your counselor or the administrative assistant will greet you shortly and escort you to the counselor’s office. If an emergency, please alert front desk staff for prompt assistance.
Who we are
Sandy McClure
Sandy has been the Administrative Assistant to the Office of Student Counseling for 12 years and prior to that, served as the Administrative Assistant for the Physical Plant for 8 years. Sandy is typically the first point of contact for students with scheduling appointments whether by email or phone. Sandy is also happy to assist students with obtaining the necessary forms for completion prior to the first appointment. Sandy’s office is at the front of the Student Success Center allowing her to greet and welcome students with a smile and assistance.
Nerissa Baker, MS/EdS, NCC, LPC, CCTSI
Nerissa is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC #006700) and a Board Certified Counselor (#53865). She is additionally certified as a Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist (CCTSI). Nerissa has a Masters Degree in Community Counseling and an Educational Specialist Degree in Marriage and Family Counseling, both granted from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Nerissa has over 20 years of mental health counseling and consultation experience with a variety of ages and populations.
Telehealth counseling services
Are ‘in person’ counseling services not for you? Would you prefer services at times other than 9:00-5:00 on weekdays? Would you like to speak with a licensed clinician immediately rather than wait for an appointment?
If so, students have access to free, 24/7 virtual counseling services through Uwill. Students can register here in just minutes using their YHC email address. In addition to providing short- and long-term counseling, Uwill offers a 24/7 crisis line, called Uhelp. Call Uhelp at 833-646-1526 for 24/7 crisis support.
Access Free Virtual Counseling Services
Telehealth non-emergency healthcare services
Through a partnership with Uwill, students receive free immediate access to a physician for non-emergency medical needs.
- Register with Uwill using your school email address.
- Click on “Connect with a physician”
If you need any assistance, you can reach out directly to Uwill at [email protected].
Additional resources
Crisis lines
Suicide and Crisis Line
988
Georgia Crisis and Access Line
1-800-715-4225
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741 741
National Eating Disorders Association Helpline
1-800-931-2237 or www.eatingdisorderhope.com
Trevor Project
Text START to 678-678 or call 1-866-488-7386
National Sexual Assault Hotline
1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or rainn.org
S.A.F.E.: Sexual Assault Crisis Line
(706) 379-3000
