Counseling and Wellness Services

North Central Counseling and Wellness Services

Professional and confidential counseling provided at no cost to current students.

Check out this valuable resource for students at North Central! Licensed professional counseling staff can really make a difference in helping students handle stress and navigate challenges. By providing both short-term counseling and referrals, they offer a comprehensive approach to supporting students' academic and personal well-being. If you have specific issues or crises, reaching out to them could be a great first step towards finding resolution and improving your situation.

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Types of Appointments

There are two types of appointments. Both Individual and Let’s Talk sessions can be done in person, by phone or virtually.

Individual

Individual counseling sessions typically last between 45 to 50 minutes. These sessions provide a supportive environment where you can address concerns related to your mental and emotional wellbeing. During these meetings, you'll receive feedback, strategies, and support from a mental health professional, and work towards achieving goals related to your personalized wellness plan.

Let’s Talk

"Let’s Talk" meetings are a fantastic resource for students seeking quick, informal consultations with a counselor. They offer a low-pressure environment for students to:

1. Explore Counseling: Understand how therapy works and what to expect, especially if they haven't been to a counselor before.

2. Get Advice: Discuss specific issues or concerns and gain a counselor’s perspective without committing to long-term counseling.

3. Receive Referrals: Get help with finding appropriate on-campus or off-campus resources tailored to their needs.

4. Learn About Resources: Get information about different support options, whether they need immediate help or are considering future services.

Since these meetings are first-come, first-served, it’s important to manage expectations about wait times and availability. They're not for emergencies, so if a student is in urgent need of support, they should seek immediate help through emergency services or crisis resources.

To schedule an appointment with a North Central counselor call 231-348-6605 or log in to your NCMC portal and:

• Click on the Appointments link;
• Select Mental Health Counseling.

Personal and confidential counseling services follow a short-term solution-focused model to address common concerns and best meet the needs of students. Appropriate referrals to counseling services include but are not limited to:

• Anxiety
• Mild to Moderate Depression
• Stress Management
• Test Anxiety
• Grief and Loss
• Family/Social Relationship Issues
• Self-Esteem/Body Image concerns
• Life Transitions
• Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
• Motivation
• Perfectionism
• Trauma

Frequently Asked Questions