Confidentiality

The staff of Student Counseling Services knows the importance of you being able to sit down and share your innermost concerns with a professional counselor in a confidential setting.  We operate under the guidelines of professional counselors prescribed by the Virginia Board of Counseling.  Whatever you share with us will not be shared with anyone, including faculty, staff, students, parents, or persons outside Student Counseling Services without your permission.  Exceptions to the policy are made in cases of certain emergencies and when other legal and ethical exceptions to confidentiality require that the therapist take responsible action. 

 

E-Mail Policy
 

E-mail Policy Statement:  Please note that Student Counseling Services (SCS) discourages the use of e-mail communication between counselors and clients.  E-mail is not a confidential form of communication, nor is it an appropriate medium for urgent or crisis messages.  SCS does not provide counseling by e-mail.  If you consider your situation to be a crisis, contact SCS during regular business hours or use the after hours emergency contact information.