When should you refer a student to Counseling Services?
If you observe or have spoken to a student who is struggling with adjusting to campus life, relationship issues, conflict management, alcohol or drug problems, social skills issues, or may appear anxious or depressed.
How do you make a referral?
- First share your concern with the student and if you believe a referral should be made call 312-369-8700 to initiate the referral process.
- Prepare and provide the following information to the Counseling Services staff: your name, department, extension, the student’s name and a brief description of the problem.
- Alert the counseling staff that you have discussed Counseling Services with the student. Make sure the student is aware of your referral.
- Give the student Counseling Services contact information.
Cordelia Muhammad, MSW, LCSW
Director
emuhammad@colum.edu916 S Wabash/Suite 501
312-369-8700Services are provided by four full-time licensed therapists, two part-time licensed therapists, and four interns.
Counseling Services hours are 8am to 6pm