The Counseling Center provides collaboration, assessment, counseling, referrals and related services to students while they pursue their educational goals.
To schedule an appointment, call (315) 267 - 2330 or visit us at 131 Van Housen Hall.
Individual Therapy
Registered students may be eligible for individual counseling with one of our licensed therapists. An intake appointment is made to determine the students’ needs and if the College Counseling Center is an appropriate place for treatment, as we are a brief, solution-focused center.
Group Therapy
We offer group therapy based on relevant situations and student interest.
Telepsychiatry / Telepsychology
SUNY Potsdam partners with SUNY Upstate Medical Hospital in Syracuse NY. Through this program, students can be referred for counseling or psychiatric appointments. Services are free for students. Referral paperwork can be completed at the Counseling Center.
General Consultation
We provide consultation to all members (students, faculty, and staff) of the College community regarding mental health related concerns.
If you are concerned about a student and are not sure about the best course of action, give us a call at (315) 267-2330! Please do not email with concerns about students in order to allow us to respond in a timely manner.
Trainings, Workshops & Educational Outreach
- Counseling staff are available to provide interviews, trainings, workshops, and educational outreach on a variety of mental health topics. Requests for interviews & outreach should be directed to the College Counseling Center at counseling@potsdam.edu at least one month prior to your event.
- Suicide Awareness and Prevention Programming
The Counseling Center provides QPR Suicide Prevention programming and Awareness, Advocacy, and Assistance Training to promote positive mental health to faculty, staff, students and community stakeholders. Members of the Counseling Center also serve on and collaborate with the St. Lawrence County Suicide Coalition.
- Please also understand that in regard to trainings and programs, during certain times of the year the clinical demands of our students take precedence. If we cannot meet your request, we will make attempts to assist you in considering alternative options. Additionally, we do work collaboratively with the Title IX office in supporting programming for sexual and relationship violence
Examples of reasons to be seen for a mental health crisis include:
- You are having thoughts of suicide
- You are having serious thoughts of wanting to seriously harm or kill someone else
- You are seeing things or hearing things that others do not see or hear
- You are not able to take care of daily living skills (e.g., eating, sleeping, bathing, etc.)
If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency or are in immediate danger, call 911.
Our Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) is available by referral or request to support your mental health needs while at SUNY Potsdam.
We provide:
- Diagnostic evaluations and mental health education.
- New prescriptions and ongoing medication management.
- Continuity of care for students already receiving psychiatric services.
Note for incoming students: If you currently take psychiatric medications, please check if your home provider can continue prescribing while you are at college, or transition your care to our campus clinic