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The ETSU Counseling Center is offering an open house and other resources for anyone in the campus community impacted by the regional flooding. 

An open house/drop-in event will run from 4:30-6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 2, in suite 326 on the 3rd floor of the D.P. Culp Student Center. The event offers a supportive space for all students, faculty and staff, with additional counselors available for one-on-one conversations.  

The Counseling Center will also provide emergency drop-in sessions during its operating hours from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Those needing support after hours can call the BucsPress2 helpline, a 24-hour mental health line that provides free, confidential counseling over the phone for ETSU students. 

For the rest of the semester, the Counseling Center offers the ‘Let’s Talk’ program, which holds first-come, first-serve drop-in sessions for students to come talk about anything on their minds. A full schedule can be found here. 

Therapy services are always available to schedule online, including single sessions, group counseling, off-campus referrals and other services. The Counseling Center offers in-person and telehealth options. Find more information and schedule an appointment here. 

Since its inception in 1911, East Tennessee State University has been committed to improving the quality of life for the people of the region and beyond. Central to this mission is the belief that people come first. Bucs Rebuild Together, the university’s response to the devastation from Hurricane Helene in the region, reflects ETSU’s continuing commitment to supporting our communities in times of need. Through collaborative efforts, we are dedicated to helping rebuild, embodying our core values of service, excellence and compassion. Learn more at ETSU.edu/response. 


East Tennessee State University was founded in 1911 with a singular mission: to improve the quality of life for people in the region and beyond. Through its world-class health sciences programs and interprofessional approach to health care education, ETSU is a highly respected leader in rural health research and practices. The university also boasts nationally ranked programs in the arts, technology, computing, and media studies. ETSU serves approximately 14,000 students each year and is ranked among the top 10 percent of colleges in the nation for students graduating with the least amount of debt.

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