Scope of Practice

Free, confidential, short-term counseling services are provided to currently enrolled CMU students dealing with personal issues that may negatively impact their academic success, interpersonal relationships, health, or safety. 

• Individual, couples, and group counseling services.
• Drop-in workshops and outreach programming.
• Daily urgent appointments for concerns requiring immediate attention.
• Consultation for faculty, staff, and family members.
• Videoconferencing is available to only those residing within the state of Michigan.

Individual counseling services

• Confidentiality is  maintained according to state laws and professional ethics.
• Counselors are trained in a variety of issues commonly experienced by college students.
• The number of sessions is determined together by counselor and student.
• Sessions meet weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly.
• Concerns requiring long term care will be referred to a community provider.
• Students in crisis will not be turned away.
• Counselors will coordinate with other campus resources as needed or desired by the student.

Services not provided

• Long term counseling or case management services.
• Counseling mandated or suggested by a lawyer.
• Assessment for employment or fitness for duty evaluations.
• Substance use disorder treatment.
• Academic advising.

Full scope of practice (PDF)