Counseling Services

Counseling Services is located in the R.N. Ellington Center for Health and Wellness. Student Counseling Services provides initial intake assessments, individual therapy, group therapy, crisis intervention, consultation with the campus community regarding student mental health issues, outreach programs and community interventions, and referral resources.

Counseling Services works within a brief therapy model. Please refer to our Scope of Clinical Care Statement at http://www.elon.edu/e-web/students/counseling_services/expect.xhtml to better understand the general parameters regarding what services we provide. We encourage all students to schedule an initial intake assessment to best determine their needs. For students whose conditions are beyond our scope of care, Counseling Services staff will work with those students to locate appropriate resources and providers in the community. Students are responsible for paying the costs incurred for services and treatment provided through independent providers.

Counseling Services provides services on an appointment-only basis, except in the event of a crisis or emergency. To schedule an appointment, please call (336) 278-7280, Monday- Friday, 8:00 am until 5:00 pm. Counseling Services staff members are also available by appointment to provide outreach and consultation services to student groups on a variety of mental health topics.

When a crisis/emergency is primarily a mental health concern, please consider the following options.

• Dial 911 first if there is an imminent risk and you need immediate assistance (e.g., potential of harm to self or others).
• During business hours Monday – Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm call Counseling Services at (336) 278-7280 or walk to Counseling Services’ office. Let the Program Assistant know it is an emergency. Please note, the program assistant will be out of the office during the noon hour, however a counselor will be available to respond to crises.
• After business hours :  Access the Crisis Counselor on Call through the Student Life Emergency Response System by calling Campus Safety and Police at (336) 278-5555. Ask to speak with the Crisis Counselor on Call. The Crisis Counselor on Call will complete a brief risk assessment of the situation and determine steps for additional support or follow-up to ensure safety. This may include a referral to the hospital for an in-person assessment.