Appointment Information

Make an Appointment
The Simpson Community Counseling Center is located in the Heritage Student Life Center (the gym); we share a reception area with the Health Center, Career Services, and Learning Services. Regular office hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 12:00 and from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Call our office at 530.226.4106 or come by to schedule an appointment.

Fees
Fulltime undergraduate Simpson students are entitled to eight (8) counseling sessions per school year, the cost of which is included in student fees. Should a student need additional sessions, a reasonable fee will be charged for each session.

Community members may access counseling services on a fee basis, depending upon the availability of staff. ASPIRE, credentialing, and part-time students are a part of this population. Faculty and staff may access services through employee assistance services.

Confidentiality
By law, our counselors are bound to keep what you say confidential. The counseling relationship must be a place where trust and safety exist.

All information disclosed within sessions is confidential and will not be revealed to anyone without expressed written permission, except where disclosure is required by law (Disclosure may be required in the following circumstances: where there is a reasonable suspicion of child or elder abuse, where there is a reasonable suspicion that the client presents a danger of violence to others, or where the client is likely to harm himself unless protective measures are taken; disclosure may be required pursuant to a legal proceeding). In addition, in the case of a disciplinary referral, you will waive your right to strict confidentiality so that involved parties may freely discuss your situation and develop the best plan or action.

Information may also be shared with administrative and clinical supervisors for the purpose of maintaining quality services, as well as non-identifying information in group staffings for professional growth.

For additional information concerning legal and ethical documents, click on the following links:

Providing a Referral
If you feel that a student you know would benefit from counseling, it is usually best to express your care and concern for their well being by communicating directly with the student, recommending counseling, but allowing them to make his or her own decision. If immediate help is needed, offer to call the Counseling Center or the Resident Director on duty.

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