Scope of Services
Overview
The Department of Mental Health & Counseling Services is a comprehensive college counseling center. As such, DMHCS provides a full array of clinical services to students, as well as non-clinical services to students and the broader College community. The aim of services is to support student mental health and wellbeing, educate the WCC community on mental health topics, normalize and promote utilization of mental health services, and provide access to resources for further mental health support.
Confidential and Free
The Department of Mental Health & Counseling Services services are free of charge for students and protects student privacy and confidentiality. Information from a student’s confidential record is only released if the student gives written consent. Faculty, university administrators, and parents do not have access to Mental Health & Counseling records.
By law, there are limited exceptions to this rule in cases of minors, health or safety emergencies, and court subpoenas. Licensed Mental Health Professionals are mandated to report specific information only when there is the possibility of harm to a student or another person, in cases of abuse of a child, elder or disabled person, or under court order. Information regarding confidentiality and limits to confidentiality is outlined in the Informed Consent form given to students during the first meeting.