Manchester Campus

Counseling Services

Our mission

The mission of Counseling Services is to support the intellectual, emotional, social, and cultural development of students in a multicultural environment. Counseling Services offers varied services to students of the Manchester campus. These include individual and couples counseling, crisis management, psycho-educational workshops and programs, a resource and referral service, and consultation to student groups, faculty and the College community. The staff values an atmosphere that is welcoming and comfortable for all students regardless of race, gender, ethnic background, age, sexual orientation, religion, citizenship or disability.

Our treatment approach

Counseling Services offers treatment based on a short-term model. Following an initial intake appointment, clients are matched with a counselor and informed of a specific number of recommended counseling sessions (usually four to eight sessions). Upon completion of these sessions, treatment needs are reviewed to determine whether continued treatment with Counseling Services or referral to an outside provider is indicated. If at any point Counseling Services determines that clients' treatment needs require resources or competencies beyond what Counseling Services can provide, staff will assist clients with a referral to an appropriate mental health provider. Counselors typically work with students troubled by specific problems or general concerns such as: stress management, adjustment to college, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, family and relationship problems, substance abuse, sexuality, sexual orientation and cultural issues.

Manchester – Location and Hours

Manchester Campus
1260 Elm Street
Room 118D
Available by phone each school day at 603.314.1781 or 508.373.5690; in person on Manchester campus on Thursdays

Services

Counseling Services is available to all undergraduate and graduate students for:

  • Bi-monthly, short term individual and couple's counseling on the Manchester campus
  • Psycho-educational workshops on the Manchester campus (with prior arrangement) *
  • Resources and referrals
  • Consultation to student groups, faculty and the College community

*If you are interested in having the Counseling Staff host an outreach program on the Manchester campus, please contact us.

The staff offers individual and couple's counseling and workshops that address the needs of the students and the College community. Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • Stress Management
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Changes in Sleep Patterns
  • Eating Concerns
  • Relationship Issues
  • Substance Abuse
  • Sexuality
  • Sexual Orientation
  • Family Difficulties
  • Culture Shock and Adjustment Issues
  • Time Management
  • Grief
  • Body Image Issues

Fee

Services are free for all undergraduate and graduate students.