Counseling

Free & Confidential Support at Clark State:

Clark State’s Counseling Center provides free, confidential support to help you manage life’s challenges — whether you feel overwhelmed, are struggling with stress or anxiety, need an advocate, have concerns about relationship or are facing new challenges. We offer a welcoming, private space to talk with a mental health counselor or a peer recovery support specialist to help you cope with stress, build resilience and overcome barriers so you can meet your goals.

Services are available to all current students through walk-in visits or scheduled appointments at any campus location, including virtual options.

How to Access Counseling

Walk-In Services: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Springfield Main Campus Office: Rhodes Hall, room 224

Appointments (in person or virtual) can be scheduled by calling the office at 937-328-7961.

What We Can Help With

We all experience ups and downs. The Clark State Counseling Center can help with:

Depression
Anxiety
Stress management
Relationship challenges
Academic or personal concerns
Connecting to community resources
Suicide prevention and crisis support for yourself or others

All counseling services are free and confidential (except in life-threatening situations where safety is at risk).

Recognizing Depression & When to Reach Out

Depression is one of the most common challenges affecting college students. It may appear as ongoing sadness, loss of interest in activities, changes in sleep or appetite, low energy or difficulty concentrating. While depression is serious, it is treatable — and reaching out for professional support is an important first step.

Untreated depression can lead to suicide. Warning signs that someone may be suicidal are talking about wanting to die or to kill oneself, talking about feeling hopeless or feeling like a burden to others, looking for ways to kill oneself, reporting experiencing unbearable pain, increased use of alcohol/drugs, acting very anxious or agitated, problems sleeping, rage or mood swings or withdrawing from family/friends.

If you are worried about yourself or a friend –or with someone who is suicidal- believe them and support them in getting help, make sure no weapons are available, don’t leave them alone and take them to an ER or local mental health crisis center. Call 9-1-1 if there is an immediate threat of harm. You can also call the Counseling Center at 937-328-7961 to connect with support.

CARE Team (Non-Emergency Support)

Sometimes we need extra support beyond counseling. The Concern, Assessment, Response, Evaluation (CARE) Team reviews referrals for students facing academic, personal or emotional challenges, as well as individuals displaying concerning behavior.

Anyone can submit a referral. The information provided helps the CARE Team reach out with guidance, resources and care. This form is for non-emergency concerns only. If there is immediate danger, call 9-1-1.

Submit a CARE Referral