Counseling Center

Division of Student Life and Enrollment

Counseling Center

 

ETSU Counseling Center Support During COVID-19

ETSU has been monitoring the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and preparing contingency plans as the virus spreads across the state of Tennessee, our nation, and the world. The situation is changing quickly, and the Counseling Center will follow guidelines established by the university to ensure public health protocol is met. Additionally, decisions being made across campus are informed by local, national, and international public health agencies. Please view their websites for the latest information.

Center for Disease Control World Health Organization ETSU

 

WE ARE HERE WHEN YOU NEED US

As information about novel coronavirus (Covid-19) unfolds, there can be a wide range of thoughts, feelings and reactions.

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SERVICES AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS THIS SUMMER: 

BUCS PRESS 2    (423) 439-4841 then press 2

BucsPress2 is a 24-hour mental health help line for ETSU Students. It provides FREE, confidential crisis counseling over the phone. It is staffed 24/7/365 by counseling professionals under contract with The Counseling Center.

ONGOING COUNSELING SERVICES AVAILABLE BY PHONE/VIDEO CHAT VIA ZOOM

The Counseling Center will continue to operate remotely during this time. *To receive counseling services you must be enrolled for Fall semester.* 

Senior staff will also be available to provide consultation to help you find local resources and, of course, our 24/7/365 telephone mental health helpline BucsPress2 (423-439-4841, press “2”) will remain an option for all students. 

Not a client?  call our office staff at 423-439-3333 (due to high volume of calls please leave a message and we will get back to you)  or email counselingcenter@etsu.edu to get started

For telephone counseling, you will call the front desk (423) 439-3333 at your scheduled appointment time, and our office staff will forward your call.

For video counseling via Zoom, you will receive an invite to your ETSU email to attend the zoom meeting at your scheduled time.

 

 

 

Online Support Groups 

Coffee & Connection  #TogetherWeAreNotAlone
Every Thursday from 11am to 12:30pm via your ETSU Zoom account.
This group offers social connection and tools relating to anxiety, stress management, mindfulness, and more! This group is available for out-of-state residents!
*Make sure to fill out the peer support group consent form to participate - find below*
 
 

 We cannot provide ongoing telehealth services to students not in Tennessee because of legal (license) issues. Students who are NOT in Tennessee are urged to seek services close to home. We are able to provide brief phone consults to help connect you with local resources in your area. Please call 423-439-3333 or call Bucs Press 2. 

You MUST fill out the consent form for Telemental Health before your scheduled Telemental Health appointment. CLICK BELOW TO FILL OUT THE ONLINE CONSENT FORMS. You will need to use your ETSU login (NOT including @etsu.edu) and password.

 

TELEMENTAL HEALTH CONSENT FORM

 

Therapy Group Consent Form

Peer Support Group Consent Form

 

 

THINGS TO THINK ABOUT BEFORE YOUR TELEMENTAL HEALTH APPOINTMENT:

  1. Are you in the state of Tennessee?
  2. Do you have a private space to talk? 
  3. If you are interested in video conferencing via Zoom do you have a webcam and secure wifi?
  4. Did you fill out your Telemental Health consent form? See above for form 

If you are in crisis or experiencing a life-threatening emergency please call 911. If you are experiencing a NON-life-threatening emotional crisis and wish to speak to a licensed counselor, you may choose to access  BUCSPress2, our 24-hour Mental Health Helpline by dialing (423) 439-4841 and “pressing 2” when prompted.

 

 *Due to COVID-19 consideations Groups and Let's Talk have been cancelled until face to face classes have been resumed. *

 WHAT YOU CAN DO

 

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Get the Facts

Get the facts. Stay informed with the latest health and campus information on novel coronavirus (Covid-19) 

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Media Coverage

Limit worry and distress by reducing the amount of time you spend on social media or news sites. 

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Keep Connected

Keep connected and keep your daily routine. Maintain a sense of normalcy and find outlets for sharing feelings and relieving stress. QuarantineChat - developed to help people stay connected across the globe through voice chat with others impacted by the virus. 

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Seek Help

Seek additional help if you need it.
If you feeling physically ill seek medical treatment ASAP. 
For mental health support contact ETSU Counseling Center at 423-439-3333 to access our Telemental Health Services. 

Resources 

 Tips To Stay Healthy

  • Tips
    • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
    • Cover your cough with the bend of an elbow or tissue.
    • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth.
    • Routinely clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces.
    • Maintain a distance of at least 3 feet from people who are coughing or sneezing. When you are sick, keep your distance from others.
  • How to Boost your Immune System 
    How to Boost your Immune System

 

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