Counseling Center

ETSU Counseling Center

Open Hours: Monday - Friday  (8:00am - 4:30pm)

   Office Location: D.P. Culp Center #326

Phone:  (423)439-3333 

Email: counselingcenter@etsu.edu

Your Path to Wellness

1. 1.

   Mental Health Resources with No Appointment!

   Self-Help:

   • Resources and materials provided that cover the topics of depression, anxiety, ADHD, loneliness, grief, sleep and more! 

   Let's Talk:

   • Informal, Drop-In Consultation.
   • No appointment needed and no paperwork required. Meetings are typically 20 minutes long and are offered first-come first-serve. In-person only.
   • For dates and times, go to our Let's Talk page.

   Bucs Press 2

   • 24/7 mental health helpline for ETSU students. 
   • Provides FREE, confidential crisis counseling over the phone. It is staffed 24/7/365 by counseling professionals under contract with The Counseling Center.
   • Call 423-439-4841 (press 2) to talk to someone now! 

   BucsPress2 isn't a substitute for counseling and should be used as crisis support and planning

2. 2.

   Talking to Someone

   Easily Accessible Counseling Center Services

   • Let's Talk:
     • Informal, Drop-In Consultation. No appointment needed and no paperwork required. Meetings are typically 20 minutes long and are offered first-come first-serve. In-person only.
     • For dates and times, go to our Let's Talk page.
   • Single Session Therapy:
     • A one-time, structured counseling appointment with one of our providers is also an option; however, in order to ensure that this type of appointment would be appropriate for students’ needs, we require that students first complete Needs Assessment paperwork (Click Link Here).
     • When prompted at the end of the paperwork to schedule an appointment, simply select “I prefer not to schedule an appointment at this time” and contact our office by phone at (423) 439-3333 to schedule an SST.
3. 3.

   Getting Connected to the Best Service for You

   Schedule a Needs Assessment or Case Management

   • A Needs Assessment is a 25-30 minute screening with our Counselors to assess your current concerns and help you find the best fit for your mental health needs.
   • Utilize the following button to fill out the required paperwork and receive further instructions for scheduling. You will select “Needs Assessment” on the main menu.
     • Schedule Needs Assessment  
     • You MUST fill out the paperwork prior to your Needs Assessment.
   • A Case Management appointment is a 20-30 minute meeting with our case manager to assess healthy options for either mental health/counseling or prescription medication referrals from available and accessible providers.
   • Utilize the following button to fill out the necessary paperwork and receive further instructions for scheduling. You will select "Case Management" on the main menu.
     • Schedule Case Management
     • You MUST fill out all of the paperwork prior to your Case Management session being booked.
4. 4.

   Workshops and Groups

   Counseling Center Workshops & Classes

   • Attention-Based Challenges
   • Roadmap to Relationships
   • Radical Acceptance

    Wellness Seminars with the Student Wellness Program (contact wellness@etsu.edu or visit their website here: Wellness)

   • Anxiety Toolbox
   • Self-Care 101
   • Stress GPS
   • and more!

   Counseling Center Groups

   • Understanding Self and Others
   • Desconstructing the Sanctuary
   • Forest Walks
   • Mind and Body Connection

Need Something Soon? Rapid Service Options

These services are offered to all ETSU students, regardless if you are a Counseling Center Client.

• Let's Talk

  Let's Talk is an informal drop-in service available to students who would like to engage in a brief, problem-solving approach with one of our counselors. “Let’s Talk” isn’t formal counseling or mental health treatment. It’s a chance to briefly share what’s on your mind, find support, and get recommendations. No topic is off-limits!

  For available times click here.

• BucsPress2  24/7 Helpline

  BucsPress2 is a 24-hour mental health help line for ETSU Students. It provides FREE, confidential crisis counseling over the phone. It is staffed 24/7/365 by counseling professionals under contract with The Counseling Center. Call 423-439-4841 (press 2) to talk to someone now!

If you are in crisis or experiencing a life-threatening emergency please call 911. If you are experiencing a NON-life-threatening emotional crisis and wish to speak to a licensed counselor, you may choose to access  BUCSPress2, our 24-hour Mental Health Helpline by dialing (423) 439-4841 and “pressing 2” when prompted. BucsPress2 isn't a substitute for counseling and should be used as crisis support and planning.

Website Information and Data Last Updated: 3/18/24