Frequently Asked Questions About Counseling Services
How do I schedule an appointment?
Students seeking counseling support can schedule a consultation appointment with a counselor by calling 610-330-5005. Students also may email counselingcenter@lafayette.edu to request an appointment.
Scheduled appointments are being conducted remotely by secure video call or telephone. To support the health and safety of our community, we ask that you do not come to the office to schedule an appointment.
What are your hours and location?
We are located on the second floor of the Bailey Health Center Building, though the Counseling Center is a separate department from the Health Center. To support the health and safety of our community, we ask that you do not come to the office to schedule an appointment.
Academic Semester Hours:
Monday-Friday: 8:45 am-5:00 pm (closed 12-1 pm)
If you need to speak with a counselor when the Center is closed, call 610.330.5005 to be connected with the telephone crisis support service.
What kinds of services are available?
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Counseling Center services will be provided remotely via telehealth. Scheduled appointments will be conducted by secure video call or telephone.
Services offered by the Counseling Center
What do I do in case of a mental health crisis?
In life-threatening emergencies such as when a student is threatening to harm themselves or someone else, call Public Safety at 610.330.4444. In non-life threatening situations when you feel it is necessary to speak to a counselor please call 610.330.5005. When the Center is closed you will automatically be connected to our crisis support service.
Additional crisis support resources include:
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255
- Crisis Text Line: 741-741 (text HOME to connect for crisis support)
- The Trevor Lifeline: (866) 488-7386 (crisis support for LGBTQ youth)
