Counseling Center

The Counseling Division is here to assist students facing any challenges affecting their mental health and overall well-being. No concern is considered too big or too small to discuss with our mental health professionals. We are committed to providing every student with the support they need  to reach their goals and to live fully and authentically.

Please note: Some concerns may require types of support or levels of care we are unable to provide. If a SUNY Adirondack mental health professional determines that a student is in need of care beyond our Scope of Services, that professional will work to make referrals and connect the student with appropriate level of care.

Individual Counseling, commonly referred to as therapy or psychotherapy, is mental health support provided on a one-to-one basis between a licensed mental health professional and student. 

Group therapy is a form of psychotherapy in which a small group of individuals (typically between five and 12 people) meet regularly with a trained therapist. The group sessions are structured to provide emotional support, encouragement, and feedback to each participant. 

The Counseling Division can provide referrals to community providers and, in some instances, provide financial assistance for students to participate in off-campus therapy. 

SUNY Adirondack counselors are able, through SUNY Telepsychiatry Network, to refer to SUNY Upstate Medical for med evaluation, ADHD evaluation and clinical assessment. 

SUNY Adirondack counselors facilitate workshops and presentations on a variety of topics related to mental health and well-being. 

More information

• Visit Seize The Awkward to learn how to start a conversation about mental health.
• Earn a “Be There” certificate.
• Complete the QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Training. This training takes less than an hour, and could ultimately save a life. 
  • QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) is an evidence-based emergency mental health intervention for people at risk of suicide. The goal of QPR is to recognize a suicide crisis, interrupt it and direct the person to appropriate care. Like CPR, QPR works to increase an at-risk individual’s chance of survival. People trained in QPR are taught to recognize the warning signs of suicide, which include depression, expressions of hopelessness, and talk of suicide. They are then taught how to respond.
  • To take a free online training, enter “SUNY” in the “Organization Code” field. Then, create an account using your @wolfmail.sunyacc.edu (students) or sunyacc.edu (faculty and staff) email address. Follow the instructions to complete the training. 

• Faculty are encouraged to visit the “Blue Folder” in the SUNY Adirondack Google drive for articles, resources and information about supporting student mental health. 
• Email counseling@sunyacc.edu to request a mental health training for your office or class.
• Complete QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Training. This training takes less than an hour, and could ultimately save a life. 
  • QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) is an evidence-based emergency mental health intervention for people at risk of suicide. The goal of QPR is to recognize a suicide crisis, interrupt it and direct the person to appropriate care. Like CPR, QPR works to increase an at-risk individual’s chance of survival. People trained in QPR are taught to recognize the warning signs of suicide, which include depression, expressions of hopelessness, and talk of suicide. They are then taught how to respond.
  • To take a free online training, enter “SUNY” in the “Organization Code” field. Then, create an account using your @sunyacc.edu email address. Follow the instructions to complete the training.