Normal Hours of Operation
Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm, during normal business hours. Our office is now scheduling appointments for the upcoming spring semester. To obtain information about our mental health services, or to schedule an appointment, please email counseling@mariacollege.edu.
Any faculty, staff, or student who requires immediate mental health support during normal business hours, or between 5pm–9pm, are encouraged to contact Michael Washco, Director of Counseling Services, (518) 210-5298. If a student is experiencing a mental health crisis after these hours, the student should be encouraged to contact 911, go to the nearest emergency room, or review the Maria College Counseling Services list of emergency hotlines.
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 11am – 12pm. This service provides students 10 – 15 minutes with a licensed mental health counselor to obtain an immediate solution-focused response to a specific mental health concern. Students who utilize this service may also obtain a scheduled meeting with a mental health counselor at a later date to better address their concern.
Mission Statement
Maria College Counseling Services supports the overall wellness of the campus community by providing access to free and confidential mental health counseling, education, and consultation. Individuals using this service will be assisted with compassion, dignity, and respected in a culturally sensitive, non-judgmental manner.
Description of Services
The counseling office provides free and confidential mental health counseling services to all enrolled Maria College students utilizing an evidence-based best practice. These services include individual, relationship, and group counseling; training and consultation about mental health concerns; crisis intervention and response; and referral to other on-and-off campus resources. Due to the recent COVID-19 pandemic our counseling services will be offering both remote and in-person appointments.
Confidentiality
The issues you discuss within the counseling office stay between you and your counselor. All counseling, consultations, psychological services, and referrals offered by the counseling office are kept strictly confidential in accordance with professional, ethical and legal guidelines. Information is not released without your written consent, except in the case of medical emergency or a life-threatening situation.
For more information or to schedule an appointment please email counseling@mariacollege.edu.
New Resources
NYS COVID Emotional Support Hotline
NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports
New York State Office of Mental Health
US Department of Health and Human Services