College students normally experience many challenges and changes. Meeting with a counselor may help with the personal demands of college life. The Counseling Department staff provides professional counseling services to assist students with personal concerns that may create barriers to success. Students at Rogue Community College may obtain short-term, solution-focused personal counseling free of charge. The following are some of the reasons why students seek counseling services:

• To reduce test anxiety
• To increase self-esteem and enhance personal growth
• To gain stress management skills
• To develop and maintain healthy relationships
• To balance demands of family, school and work
• To learn conflict resolution strategies
• To become a more effective problem solver
• To receive referrals for off-campus counseling services

Student may contact the Student ACCESS Center at Redwood Campus 956-7191 or Riverside Campus 245-7552 to set up a personal counseling appointment.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Are counseling services confidential?
   The RCC Counseling Department follows the ethical and legal standards of the state of Oregon, which insures confidentiality except in the following situations:
   
   • You provide a written request to release information
   • There is an imminent danger to yourself or others
   • There is concern about child or elder abuse or neglect
   • A court orders a release of your records
2. How do I know whether or not I need Counseling?
   We would like to encourage you to drop-in at one of the Student ACCESS Centers and to talk to a counselor. They can help you decide if you need counseling.
   The following questions may be helpful to consider:
   • Do you have intense feelings or depression that has lasted for 2 weeks or more?
   • Do you often experience feelings of anxiety or panic?
   • Do you have difficulty concentrating on assignments in class?
   • Do you feel that your usual coping strategies aren't working?
   • Do you recognize a pattern of behavior that creates personal and academic problems?
3. Will my work with a counselor become part of my academic record?
   No. Counselor contact and files are protected by confidentiality regulations.
4. Who are the counselors?
   Check out the counselors web page for counselor names, phone numbers & locations.