Counseling Services
Caring Support Is Always Available
While college is typically seen to be an exciting time, it can often present difficult challenges that, occasionally, overwhelm even the most successful students. That is why Piedmont University offers counseling services to all students – free of charge. We know, no matter how good or exciting things may seem, your mental health can still suffer, and we want to make sure that we do everything in our power to support our students.
Our counseling staff are experienced, trained professionals, licensed with the State of Georgia and are ready to work with students on a wide range of issues. We are here for you.
Counseling Services
How Can We Help?
Individual counseling is provided in a safe, confidential atmosphere, and is designed to be short-term. If you require longer-term counseling, you may be referred to community resources.
We can help you address:
- Suicidal thoughts or self-harm
- Depression
- Anxiety and panic
- Relationship problems
- Trauma
- Identity issues
- Grief and loss
- Stress
- Adjusting to college life
- And much more
How to Access Services
Where Are We Located?
Our counselors are located on the Demorest campus in the Student Success Center (Lane Hall) and can see students in-person there, but are also available through Zoom to our Athens and online students. [Note: counselors may only see students through Zoom if they are physically located in the State of Georgia at the time of their session.]
How to Get an Appointment
We make our counseling services available to ALL current students either via walk-ins or pre-set appointments. Walk-in appointments are set aside for those students facing mental health distress.
- Walk-in appointments (crisis): Monday – Thursday, 2-4pm
- Students can request appointments, and begin paperwork, through Starfish. Access Starfish to make an appointment at any time.
Meet our Counselors
Our mental health professionals are ready to help any student facing any type of mental concern. Please contact us with any questions.
You are Not Alone
Piedmont University is dedicated to fostering a caring and supportive environment where students can thrive. Still, challenges arise that even the most resilient student cannot always anticipate. Experiencing stress does not require trauma—college life presents a range of internal and external pressures that can impact mental health.
Our compassionate, highly trained counselors are here to help. With years of experience addressing concerns such as ADHD, adjustment to college, addiction, depression, and anxiety, they are ready to support you. The most important thing to remember is this: no matter what you’re feeling or have experienced, reaching out is the first step. You don’t have to struggle alone—contact us today.
Resources
NAMI
The National Alliance on Mental Illness is the largest grassroots mental health organization in the US, and are active on Piedmont’s campus.
Trans Lifeline
24/7 crisis hotline. Provides direct emotional and financial support for trans people in crisis.
National Parent Helpline
Monday-Friday, 11 p.m. – 10 a.m. EST
Provides emotional support and advocacy for parents
Crisis Text Line
24/7 suicide and crisis text line. Text ‘HOME' to 741741
Suicide & Crisis Access Line
Call or text 988 for suicide, mental health, or substance abuse help.
QPR training
Learn three steps anyone can take to help prevent suicide. Email us if you are interested
Mindfulness
Get Counseling
Contact us today to get assistance from our trained, caring counselors.
Connect With Others
Sometimes, being around other students does wonders for our mental health wellbeing.