Psychiatric Services
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Psychiatric Services is a consultation and treatment
program for students who are concerned about adapting and coping with college
life and other matters.
ALL SERVICES ARE CONFIDENTIAL. THERE IS NO FEE.
Consultation and treatment services available:
- Stress
management
- Assessment
and treatment
- Learning
and attentional problems in collaboration with the Learning
Resource Centers (LRCs)
- Different types of anxiety
- Mood problems
- Coping skills
- Psychiatric issues in conjunction with substance use/abuse
- Eating Disorders
- Sleep-related problems
How to get help:
Students with concerns about coping or adapting
problems, either their own or someone they are close to, are encouraged to call Psychological Counseling Services.
For the SAMHSA Suicide Hotline call, 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
For more information:
Contact us at (732) 9327402, ext. 233.
Students are usually referred by:
- Counseling Services
- Learning
Resource Centers (LRCs)
- Therapists
in community
- Deans,
Professors and Academic Advisors
- Other
health care professionals
- Family
members, friends
- Preceptors,
Resident Assistants, Hall Directors, Area or Resident Directors, Peer
Counselors
- Sexual
Assault Services
- Coaches,
Physical Trainers
- Campus
Ministries
- EOF
Directors
- LGBTQ Liaisons
This service also coordinates treatment with
all of the above services.
Confidentiality:
Question and Answers
1)
Will my academic program find out I am going for treatment?
Not without your permission.
While Rutgers University Health Services Psychiatric Services is a part
of Rutgers University, information about any student who gets treatment is not
released to any other part of the Rutgers Community (e.g., faculty, staff, etc.)
without the permission of the student involved.
2)
What would happen if my mother or father called Psychiatric
Services?
If we had your permission to speak with them,
we would do so. If we did not have
your permission to speak with them, we would not acknowledge that you come here
for services.
3)
Are there any circumstances that information about my being in
treatment would be disclosed?
There are a few special circumstances where
information would be released. These
circumstances include:
- If
you pose a danger to yourself, others or property
- If
you experience a medical emergency
- If
you provide information that the welfare of a child in your custody is
endangered
- If we receive a special court order or subpoena of your records from a judge.
A more complete explanation of confidentiality is contained in our Confidentiality Form link.