The TMU counseling center’s mission is to provide biblically centered, compassionate, and informative mental health services that holistically guide the mental health of the student body. The TMU counseling center will provide free on campus sessions to students and once a year mental health seminars for faculty and staff to allow the campus to prioritize student’s mental health in the classroom, dorm room, and counseling room.
Through educational meetings and tools, we aim to equip our faculty and staff with the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and support students in need of mental health assistance. Utilizing compassion and empathy, we strive to create a campus community where mental health is destigmatized and prioritized. Our foundation is rooted in faith, compassion, empathy, and professionalism. We are dedicated to offering confidential, non-judgmental counseling services that empower students to navigate life’s challenges with resilience and grace. Our goal is to walk alongside each individual on their journey towards healing, spiritual growth, and fulfillment of the Great Commission.
The Truett McConnell University Counseling Center provides a nurturing and safe environment where students can explore, grow, and heal within the framework of Christian values and principles. We are committed to normalizing mental health, ensuring that seeking counseling services is embraced as a natural part of personal growth and well-being. Individual counseling services are provided by interns who are pre-licensed and under the supervision of the clinical director of the counseling center, Dr. Susanne Thurber, LPC CPCS. GA LPC#009152.
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If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, call 911 immediately or go to the nearest emergency room. Please alert your RA and RD after you have called 911 or arrived at the emergency room.
24 HOUR CRISIS RESOURCES
If you are having a mental health crisis after hours and need to speak to a counselor immediately, the Georgia Crisis & Access Line is available 24/7, including weekends and holidays. PLEASE DIAL 988.
- National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (opens in new window): 988
- Crisis Text Line (opens in new window): Text HELLO to 741741
- National Suicide Prevention Life Line: 800.273.TALK (8255)
- Depression Hotline: 888.273.5174
- Self-Harm Hotline: 877.455.0628
- National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800.656.4673
- National Domestic Violence Hotline (opens in new window): 800.799-7233
Employees:
If a student is experiencing a mental health crisis please adhere to the mental health crisis policy listed below.
*Disclaimer*
Truett McConnell University and its staff are not responsible and cannot be held liable for decisions made regarding a student’s mental health during a psychological crisis. In such situations, Truett McConnell University, its employees, and the mental health professionals present defer to the decisions of the Cleveland City Police and the Georgia Crisis and Access Line.
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The Counseling Center provides counseling services for students from 9-5:30pm Monday-Friday during the Fall and Spring semesters. The Counseling Center will be open to answer questions, assist with referrals and resources, and provide immediate support for on campus Summer students during the Summer semester from 8-4:30pm.
On Campus Students (Residential or Commuter) are eligible to receive free counseling sessions.The number of counseling sessions provided will be determined by the clinicians, based on the student’s clinical needs and schedule.
If you are a student who would benefit from longer-term or specialized treatment, we may refer you to a provider in the community.
We can help students find a qualified professional available in the community, even if you are not working with one of our counselors.
Call us at 706-865-2134 ex 2428
DISCLAIMER: This directory of community practitioners is provided for convenience and informational use only. User is responsible for evaluating and selecting their own health care providers, as well as responsible for all costs associated with care. Carefully review insurance benefits and confirm provider accepts your insurance plan before receiving care. The counselors provided for off-campus mental health are not directly affiliated with the Truett McConnell University Counseling Center.
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CRISIS RESOURCES
- The Summit Wellness Group (opens in new window)
- ULifeline (opens in new window): Mental Health Resources
SCREENING TOOL RESOURCES
SELF-CARE RESOURCES
MEDITATION/MINDFULNESS
- Calm (opens in new window)
- Breathe2Relax (opens in new window)
- Headspace (opens in new window)
- Insight Timer (opens in new window)
- Mindfulness Coach (opens in new window)
- Simple Habit (opens in new window)
SLEEP AIDS
SUPPORT NETWORKS
ANXIETY & DEPRESSION SUPPORT
- CalmHarm (opens in new window)
- Feartools (opens in new window)
- Moodtools (opens in new window)
- What’s Up (opens in new window)
- Wysa (opens in new window)
MOOD TRACKERS
HABIT-BUILDING/PRODUCTIVITY
Counseling Center Team
University Counseling Services
The Counseling Center is located in upstairs portion of the Hood Building.
Center hours:
Monday through Friday 9-5:30pm
Summer Hours:
Monday through Friday 8-4:30pm to answer questions, assist with referrals and resources, and provide immediate crisis support for on campus summer students.
We will be closed on holidays observed by Truett McConnell University.
All services are free to students.
Frequently Asked Questions
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We are open Monday through Friday 9-5:30pm during the Spring and Fall Semesters. The counseling center will be open during the Summer to answer questions, make referrals, and immediate support for on campus summer students as needed from 8-4:30pm Monday through Friday. We will be closed on holidays observed by Truett McConnell University.
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Click this link to make an appointment through our online website
Or call 706-865-2134 ext 2428 to make an appointment over the phone
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After you make an appointment through Simple Practice our Counseling Center Coordinator will accept or adjust the appointment request as needed. You will be required to complete certain documents before arriving at your intake session.
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An intake session is a meet and greet between the student and our Counseling Center Coordinator. The coordinator will complete an intake form and safety plan with each student. The student will be able to ask questions and explain why they are seeking counseling. Together the student and the coordinator will find the counselor that best fits each student’s personal needs. The student will choose a day and time that works best and be scheduled for a recurring appointment with their assigned counselor.
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Sessions are 53 minutes in length.
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Appointments are set up on a recurring basis. The number of sessions provided will be based on student’s clinical needs.
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This is something you can discuss with the Counseling Center Coordinator in your Intake Session. The coordinator will consider your request. However, the ultimate deciding factor will be scheduling you with the counselor who works best with your schedule. Remember all our counselors have been well educated, trained, and are under the supervision of Dr. Susanne Thurber, LPC CPCS. GA LPC#009152. However, we understand that not all counselors are the best fit for each individual client.
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Here at the Truett McConnell Counseling Center we believe that counseling is important for everyone to experience true healing and growth. We provide counseling services for anxiety, depression, anger management, relationship struggles, school related issues, and career guidance. However, our counselors are also available if you want someone to talk to weekly to better yourself, your mind, or your mental health.
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YES! It is our main priority to help our clients feel safe and secure while attending counseling services at our center. We have installed sound machines inside and outside of the counseling rooms and offices. All our staff have signed confidentiality agreements. This means counseling staff are not allowed to discuss client information, session content, or other client-related information outside the counseling center. Confidentiality is especially important to us at Truett McConnell University. We are doing everything in our power to hold ourselves to the highest of ethics at our counseling center to ensure confidentiality in all our sessions.
