Counseling Services

Mr. Chris Johns, Director

334-229-4382

www.alasu.edu

Alabama State University is firmly committed to providing for the emotional wellness of students. Counselors provide confidential mental health counseling services to assist students in developing healthy relationships, and positive coping skills that will enable them to solve problems effectively, resolve conflicts and make informed decisions. To experience academic achievement without growing personally, emotionally and socially inhibits students from developing to their full potential. Counseling services are free to all students enrolled in the University. Services may be accessed via appointments, walk-in, telephone or referrals from faculty and staff.

The University Counseling Center offers the following services:

Individual Counseling provides an opportunity for students to discuss, in confidence with a trained counselor, any difficulties, thoughts, feelings or concerns that are causing them to be anxious, stressed or depressed.
Group Counseling provides opportunities for students to participate with peers, professional counselors and experienced leaders in exploring feelings, behaviors and other concerns in a supportive atmosphere; to gain clarification and feedback; and to plan some appropriate action.
Mandated groups for conflict resolution and alcohol substance abuse intervention are available.
Crisis Counseling Program is designed to help students face obstacles to life goals or traumatic situations that are for the time insurmountable through the customary method of problem-solving.

Counselors are on call 24 hours to provide after- hour and weekend crisis counseling.