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Polytechnic Campus Counseling Services

Student Counseling Services @ Polytechnic

What does Student Counseling Services offer?

Student Counseling Services (SCS) provides confidential psychological services for students enrolled in courses on the Polytechnic campus. Counseling services are primarily short term and include preventive, education and mental health interventions. All SCS staff have training and experience in issues facing university students and are committed to helping students adjust to campus life and meet their academic goals. SCS prioritizes immediate access to services to ensure that all students who request or need services can be seen within the same day. 

SCS Services

  • Individual/couples counseling
  • Group counseling
  • Crisis intervention
  • Workshops
  • Organizational consultation
  • Outreach
  • Referral to community resources

Learn more about ASU Counseling Services.

Location

Sutton Hall-Suite 240
6049 S. Backus Mall
Mesa, AZ 85212

Phone: 480.727.1255
Fax: 480.727.5319

Hours of Operation

Counseling services are available at the following location during office hours:
8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Emergencies after office hours:
EMPACT Crisis Hotline 480.921.1006

How to Make an Appointment

Students may schedule an initial appointment either by visiting Student Counseling Services (Quad Building #4) or calling 480.727.1255. SCS prioritizes immediate access to services to ensure that all students who request or need services can be seen within the same day. 

Student Counseling Services Staff

Joel Hutchinson, Ph.D.
Director
Doctorate in Counseling Psychology,
University of Texas at Austin
Arizona Licensed Psychologist

Robyn McKay, Ph.D.
Staff Counselor
Doctorate in Counseling Psychology,
University of Kansas
Post-Doctoral Residency in Mindfulness Practices,
University of Missouri

Confidentiality

Counseling at SCS is confidential and is most effective when a student can be direct and honest with a counselor without fear that personal information will be shared. SCS does not release information about a student without that student's written permission, except in the cases of imminent danger to self or others, child/dependent abuse, court order, or where otherwise required by law. Notations of counseling are not part of a student's university records.

Fees

Services at SCS are at no charge.

Outreach and Consultation

SCS provides preventive and educational interventions through outreach programs. SCS staff are available to design and implement presentations, programs, or workshops on a wide variety of topics. Presentations are typically offered to student organizations, residence halls and academic classes. Outreach topics might be in areas such as academic skills, personal concerns, career choice, or interpersonal relationships.

Consultation is offered to university administrative units, organizations, and academic departments to aid in effective organizational functioning.

Information for Faculty and Staff

SCS staff are available for consultation when faculty or staff are concerned about a student in distress. These consultations are offered both by telephone and office appointment.
Student Counseling Services has a strong commitment to meeting the needs of diverse people. All services at SCS are designed to make every student feel welcome.

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