Counseling Services Center

Winter Break 2020

Dear Students, we are thinking of you and are here for you over the winter break. If you need help finding a therapist, or finding new ways to de-stress, please take a look at the links below. These will take you to our Telecounseling Hub, and you will need your Lakernet ID and password.

Let's Talk: Winter Break schedule

We will offer Let's Talk on a limited basis throughout the break.
Let's Talk is individual consultation support with a counselor.
No appointment needed.

Self-Care Resources

Make time for self-care this winter! We offer a self-care guide,
a self-care podcast, self-care strategies, and much more!

Off-Campus Mental Health Providers

Get mental health support while away from campus.
Here is a list of providers to look at to find a good fit!

We can't wait to welcome you back in 2021. Happy Holidays and enjoy your much deserved break!

Telecounseling is Available!

Get connected with our telecounseling services and all of our current resources:

Counseling Services Hub

Please see below regarding services::

Telecounseling is available to currently enrolled SUNY Oswego students - each counselor has created a virtual office, or can provide a service by phone, please call 315-312-4416 for more information.
Due to COVID-19 we have suspended walk-in services. Please call 315-312-4416 for rapid access to a telecounseling session.

For timely updates on our services, as well as self-care tips, please follow us on instagram @mindful_oz.

Thank you for your patience in these unprecedented circumstances.

Winter Break Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - noon and 1 - 3:00 pm

*We strive to be an accessible resource to all students on our campus. If a student requires physical accommodations to access our services, please call our office at 315.312.4416 for assistance.

updated 12/14/20

CSC Statements

Recent Violence

Information and support regarding the recent violence in the media and news.

Seeking alternatives to on-campus services? Click here for information about Thriving Campus and BetterMynd.

Online screenings

Online screenings are available for depression, bipolar disorder, alcohol, eating disorders, generalized anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The Counseling Services Center provides free and confidential mental health assistance for all enrolled students to encourage a healthy mind and body at Health Services.

We offer a variety of services, including individual, group and couples counseling, as well as fun outreach and educational activities designed to support interpersonal growth. The CSC staff value multicultural competence and honor the individuality of each student.

Making an appointment and consultation services

Please call 315.312.4416 to schedule an appointment at health and counseling services. If you’re not ready to make an appointment for counseling, but want to meet with a counselor stop by Let’s Talk!

In an emergency

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, rapid access appointments are available Monday through Friday, 9 am - noon and 1 - 3:30 pm to see a crisis counselor.
After hours crisis line for weekends and holidays: 315.312.4416, push number 2 when prompted. A crisis counselor will speak with you immediately.
Life-threatening emergencies may be reported to University Police at 315.312.5555, or 911 if you are off campus.
Students may also elect to use crisistextline.org by sending GOT5 to 741741. No information pertaining to this service will be shared, as SUNY Oswego does not have a direct relationship with this service.