Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine (NSU MD) 2024–2025 17 • counseling in life skills and life choices • workshops and seminars in interpersonal and wellness areas Good reasons for seeking counseling include: feeling frequently sad or nervous, difficulty with alcohol or drugs, thinking about harming yourself or others, trouble adjusting to college life or studies, relationship problems, a recent trauma you can’t resolve, questions about career or identity, feeling lonely or homesick, roommate or friendship problems, body image or weight problems, feeling too much stress, difficulty with sex or intimacy, and wanting assistance solving personal or life problems. Note: CSCW’s records and information are confidential and are not university records. You can visit or call the CSCW and request an intake session with one of the counselors. At the first appointment, the counselor and student make decisions about what kind of help is needed and will be most beneficial. Students requiring immediate help can be seen on an emergency basis the same day. The CSCW is located in the Student Affairs Building, 3rd floor, on the Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus. Although only a short walk (5-10 minutes) from the main HPD complex, this location allows students to participate in voluntary screenings and/or be seen in a confidential manner. In addition to posted office hours, a crisis hotline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to give support and counseling by phone. In an immediate emergency, call 911. Phone (954) 424-6911. Professionals are available on call at all times. Office Hours: Monday and Thursday: 8:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday: 8:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Friday: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Location: Student Affairs Building—3300 S. University Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 333282004 Students seeking personal counseling should call the CSCW during normal business hours to make an appointment. Whenever possible, special appointments will be made to accommodate students’ schedules. Urgent or crisis matters will be triaged immediately with CSCW psychological services or referred to services in the community. Other available options for support include: • CSCW Telecounseling Services—For students in remote NSU locations, the CSCW offers counseling services through secured telecommunications. • 2-1-1 United Way of Broward and Palm Beach Counties—A local 24-hour hotline that assists in suicide prevention as well as information and referrals to health, social, and human services. Dial 211. • ULifeline—A nationwide 24-hour service that forwards your call to the nearest crisis hotline. 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
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