Confidential counseling services are available for full—and part-time students. Call the Counseling Center at 803-641-3609 or stop by suite 107 in the Student and Educational Support Building during office hours Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., and Friday 8:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m. to schedule an appointment with a counselor.
If you are having an emergency, please call 9-1-1. If you are on campus, please call University Police at extension 6111 from a campus phone or 803-648-4011 from your cellphone.
For 24/7 Mental Health Support
For an emergency or a crisis after hours, please get in touch with the following:
- Aurora Pavilion Behavioral Health Services RESPOND (803-641-5900 or 800-273-7911)
- The SC Department of Mental Health Mobile Crisis Access Phone Line (833-364-2274)
- 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (dial or text 988)
- SAMHSA National Helpline (800-662-4357)
- The Crisis Text Line (Text HOME to 741741)
If you need additional supportive information, referrals, or information after hours, contact the Aiken County Help Line by dialing 211”
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The Counseling Center offers free counseling services to full-time and part-time students and can address various concerns. Browse our topics and issues, and if you don’t see what you’re looking for, contact us and tell us what’s on your mind.