If you are experiencing a mental health crisis requiring immediate attention during regular business hours, call the Counseling Center for a Same-Day Session. This same-day appointment is a brief, solution-focused meeting to assist with reducing distress and assessing your needs.
NOTE: Same-day Sessions are not used in place of regular counseling. They are for crisis situations only.
Same-day sessions are available during regular business hours, Monday through Friday. They are approximately 30 minutes long. To schedule, call the Counseling Center at 706.236.2259.
WILL I SEE MY REGULAR COUNSELOR FOR Same-Day Sessions?
The Counseling Center staff have designated times when they are available for Same-day sessions; it is not always possible that you will see your regular counselor.
CAN I SCHEDULE A SAME-DAY SESSION IF I’M NOT A CURRENT CLIENT?
Absolutely! Same-day sessions are available to all Berry students. When you call the Counseling Center to schedule your same-day session, you will be given instructions on the paperwork and forms that must be completed before you meet with a counselor.
WHAT DO I DO IF I AM EXPERIENCING A MENTAL HEALTH EMERGENCY AFTER HOURS?
If you are in a mental health crisis after hours and need to speak to a counselor immediately, Georgia Crisis & Access Line is available 24/7, including weekends and holidays. Call 800.715.4225 or download the MyGCAL app to text or chat with a GCAL crisis specialist. If this is an emergency: call Berry College Campus Police if you are on-campus (706.236.2262), call 911 if you are off-campus, or go to the nearest emergency room (Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center or Advent Health Redmond Medical Center if you are in the Rome area).