PHSU Counseling Centers

Student & Community Wellness

Clinical Partnerships Ponce Wellness Center Office of Professional Counseling St. Louis Student Wellness Center

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Supporting Your Journey to Academic, Career, and Personal Wellness

“Counseling is a professional relationship that empowers diverse individuals, families, and groups to achieve mental health, wellness, educational, and career goals.”

— American Counseling Association (ACA, 2025)

Who We Are

At Ponce Health Sciences University, we understand that student life comes with unique challenges. Balancing rigorous academic demands, personal responsibilities, and future career aspirations can feel overwhelming.

Our Counseling Centers provide confidential, professional, and student-centered services designed to support your emotional, academic, and personal well-being. Seeking counseling is a proactive step toward self-care, resilience, and success.

We are committed to offering a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment where students can explore their concerns with compassion and respect.

Mission

Provide comprehensive support to students facing emotional, psychological, and academic challenges associated with rigorous studies.

We offer free, professional, and confidential counseling services that foster personal growth, resilience, and balance.

Vision

Be a leader in higher education in promoting student mental health and well-being through excellence in clinical and preventive services.

What We Offer

Individual & Group Counseling
Personal & Emotional Support
Academic Counseling
Career Counseling
Crisis Intervention
Telemental Health Services
Workshops & Educational Programs
Faculty & Staff Consultation
Referrals to Specialized Services (when appropriate)

Confidentiality & Ethics

All Counseling Centers strictly adhere to FERPA, HIPAA, and professional ethical standards (APA, ACA).

Your privacy, dignity, and trust are foundational to our work.

Need Help Now?

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health emergency:

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S.) – Call or text 988 (24/7)
Línea PAS (Puerto Rico): 1-800-981-0023
Call 911 if there is immediate danger

Faculty Referral

If you are member of faculty or staff and a student shows signs of emotional distress, academic difficulties related to personal concerns, or behaviors suggesting the need for professional counseling, psychological evaluation, or reasonable accommodation requests please use the button below to submit a referral.

Q&As

These are some of the most frequently asked questions regarding our services:

We offer academic, personal, and career counseling services. This includes individual or group sessions, workshops, crisis intervention, consultation, and referrals to outside resources if needed.

All currently enrolled students are eligible for services free of charge. Faculty and staff may consult with us regarding student concerns, but direct counseling services are for students only.

Yes. All services are confidential and follow professional, legal, and ethical guidelines. No information is shared without your written consent, unless there is a risk of harm to yourself or others, or as otherwise required by law.

The first session is typically an intake where a counselor will ask questions about your concerns, background, and goals. Together, you'll determine the best course of action moving forward.

Yes. We offer telemental health sessions using Teams, a secure platforms. Students must be in a private, safe space and located in a region where services are permitted.

While our model is primarily short-term counseling, we assess each case individually. If long-term support is needed, we’ll help connect you to external providers.

Yes. Faculty, staff, and peers may refer a student. If you're concerned about someone, please use the referral form on this website.

Students seek counseling for a variety of reasons. In general, you should consider coming in for a brief assessment if you’re having difficulty interfering with studies, work, important relationships, or personal functioning, or if you have been feeling distressed and you’re not able to feel better by doing the things that typically help you.

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