Student Support Center

The Student Support Center provides counseling and services for students with mental or emotional struggles to include learning disabilities. We provide a safe atmosphere for students to address their needs in a confidential manner. The center is located in the second floor of Main Hall. For a confidential appointment contact Michael Gibbons at 540-261-4371 or email him at michael.gibbons@svu.edu

Helpful online resources:
ProvidentLiving.org provides helpful information regarding various mental health issues from an LDS perspective.
National Institute of Mental Health provides good information on mental health issues
Mental Illness Fact Sheets by the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill provide information on selected disorders

Helpful links by topic:

Anger Management:
Anger Management - A good place to learn about ways to control anger

Anxiety and Fear:
Anxiety Test -  Click here for a self-test to find out about your level of anxiety
Anxiety Information - Good information about anxiety from the National Institute of Mental Health

Communication:
Communication - A crash course in the basics of good communication
Communication Test - Click here to assess and rate your interpersonal skills

Conflict Resolution:
Conflict Resolution -  Resolving conflict rationally and effectively

Date Rape & Sexual Assault:
Date Rape - Protecting yourself and getting help
Project Horizon - Sexual Assault crisis intervention services in Rockbridge County

Debt:
Student Finances- Good financial advice for students

Depression:
Students Against Depression - A group dedicated to depression prevention and resolution
Depression Test - Assess your level of depression

Eating Disorders:
Eating Disorders - Information from the National Eating Disorders Association

Mental or Emotional Abuse:
Mental Abuse - The seven most important things to know

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder:
OCD - Information from the National Institute of Mental Health

Self-Esteem:
Build Self-Esteem - Learn ways to boost your self-esteem
Self-Esteem Test - Assess your self-esteem with this test

Stress Management:
Stress Management - Stress management tools and resources

Substance Abuse:
Substance Abuse - How to deal with a substance abuse problem