Appalachian State University
PA-11: Wellness Program

STUDENTS: Appalachian State University’s Counseling and Psychological Services Center has as its primary purpose the prevention and treatment of the mental health concerns of its students. The scope of services includes the following for students currently enrolled in classes: Short-term individual counseling Group counseling Short-term couples/family counseling Workshops, educational programming, and prevention programs Emergency services when classes are in session Initial interview assessments that include recommendations and referrals Referral services,coordination, and Referral Resources Short-term psychiatric services for students currently participating in counseling at the Counseling Center Consultation STAFF and FACULTY: Counseling for Faculty and Staff (CFS) contributes to the mission of Appalachian State University by offering free, confidential, and short-term services to faculty, staff, and their immediate families to identify, prevent and address personal, family and workplace issues. Guiding Principles • Promote personal health and wellness among faculty and staff • Maximize organizational effectiveness • Retain high quality faculty and staff • Create a healthier and safe campus community • Visible to the campus community • Protect employee anonymity and confidentiality • Minimize time employees lose from work. • Speed of response for both urgent and routine clients • Personnel licensed in human services field

Additional URL for Staff and Faculty assistance programs: http://cfs.appstate.edu/index.php