Hiram College Counseling Services
We want our students to be able to fully participate in both their academic life and their campus involvement. College can be the best of times, but there also may be times of challenges and stresses. Problems and concerns that interfere with a student's ability to focus on coursework or to enjoy the many opportunities for learning and having fun outside the classroom are the kinds of issues that students often bring to the Counseling Center.
The focus of the Counseling Center is to help students with the normal, short-term issues that are typical of this age. Some of the typical issues discussed are: adjustment to college, making friends, depression, anxiety, relationships, sexuality, self-esteem, family issues, academic concerns, loneliness, self-confidence, grief & loss, suicidal thoughts, and substance use/abuse.
Students who have issues that are long term in nature, chronic, or those requiring specialized treatment will be assisted in locating a mental health provider in one of the neighboring communities. On-campus counseling services are free of charge to all traditional students. Fees for all off-campus services will be the financial responsibility of the student. Whenever possible, we will work with you to locate a practitioner within your insurance network.
The Counseling Center is located in the Julia Church Health Center. It is open Monday-Friday and appointments may be scheduled from 9:00 a.m.-noon and 1:30-4:00 p.m. You may either come to the Health Center to schedule an appointment in person or call x5952. If you happen to be transferred to voicemail, please leave your name, a number where you may be contacted, and a couple available times/days that suit your schedule.
Lynn B. Taylor, Ph.D.
Director
Phone: 330-569-5952
Email: taylorlb@hiram.edu