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Western‘s Counseling office is a great starting point for students in need of help. Whether the issue is a mental health issue, such as anxiety, depression, or suicidal thoughts; or a situational problem such as relationship, academic, or financial stress, help is available. The counseling office employs a licensed counselor who can provide mental health support and services in an on-campus setting free of charge to students.

In some cases, students may be referred to a local counseling center that provides on-going therapy services.

Confidentiality

Information disclosed to the counselor is kept confidential and would only be released in the following circumstances:

• with the written consent/permission of the student;
• as required by law (suspected physical or sexual abuse or neglect of a child or incapacitated adult, if you appear to be a threat to yourself or someone else);
• by court order; and/or
• in a medical emergency

Learn More

To learn more about the services officed or to schedule an appointment, please contact the Counseling office at:

Cheryl Orr, M.S., LPC
580-477-7710
cheryl.orr@wosc.edu
Location: SSC-205

Emergency Assistance

If you are experiencing an emergency after hours, please call 911 or go to your nearest hospital emergency room.

(Suicide & Crisis Prevention) – available 24/7 where you can call, text, or chat with a counselor immediately. Dial 988 on your phone or click on the link for chat.

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