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Counseling Services

Many students seek help while in college. Counseling is available on a one-to-one basis for students who wish to discuss personal issues affecting their academic experience. Counselors serve as confidential listeners who provide guidance to help students on a short-term basis to clarify issues, resolve conflicts, and learn new ways of coping.

Topics You Can Address in Counseling

Students often seek counseling to:

  • Cope more effectively with stress
  • Develop healthy relationships
  • Improve communication skills
  • Increase self-confidence, assertiveness, and self-esteem
  • Learn to deal with grief, trauma, or loss
  • Discover how to overcome procrastination and/or other self-defeating behaviors
  • Resolve academic concerns

Mental Health Services

Finger Lakes Community College does not offer long-term mental health treatment. However, students can request a list of community mental health professionals for mental health services or long-term counseling. 2-1-1/LIFE LINE offers free, confidential assistance locating mental health resources in the community.

You can also visit Substance Abuse & Mental Health Treatment Locator or call the 24/7 SAMHSA Helpline at 1 (800) 662-HELP (4357) to find a clinic near you.

Crisis

Sometimes things happen that we don't think we can handle. If you or another student is thinking about harming themselves or someone else, please tell someone. Talk saves lives! Counselors are available for any student who indicates harm to self or others. You can contact Licensed Counselors by coming into the Center for Student Well-Being. For assistance after hours or on weekends, please reach out to Campus Police (available 24/7), located in room 2202 on the second floor, or call (585)785-1900.

Counseling Resources

The following sites and resources have not been validated by the Center for Student Well-Being staff. We encourage you to view the materials and use what you find helpful.

  • Meditation Apps

    • Meditation and Mindfulness (free download)
      Meditation for modern life. No incense required. Get the most out of your day with the Headspace meditation app. We'll help you focus, breathe, stay calm, perform at your best, and get a better night's rest through the life-changing skills of relaxation, meditation, and mindfulness. In just a few minutes a day, you'll learn how to train your mind and body for a healthier, happier, stress-free life. Need a bit of stress relief during your rough day or guidance on how to sleep well at night? Headspace can help.
    • Insite Timer (free download; offline mode: $4.99)
      Learn to meditate with the world's top mindfulness, meditation, and sleep experts. Insight Timer is the most popular free meditation app, with 5 million meditators and more free content than any other app.
    • Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics (free download)
      Guided Meditation and Mindfulness. A clear, simple approach to meditation with New York Times bestselling author Dan Harris and some of the most respected (and cool) meditation teachers on the planet. Built for fidgety skeptics, designed to help you stick with it.

    Health Apps

    • Eat Right Now (1 mo.=$24.99; 1 yr=$99.99; 1 yr premium=$129.99)
      Eat Right Now is a 28-day program to help change your relationship to eating. Developed by Dr. Judson Brewer MD, PhD, a world expert in mindfulness training, and the team at Claritas Mindsciences, this program will give you step by step training to help you learn how to work with food cravings, what type of food we reach for and how we eat. Eat Right Now provides daily instruction through playlists of audio and video tracks, goal-setting tools, and daily reminders.
    • Recovery Record (free download)
      Recovery Record is the smart companion for managing your journey to recovery from eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder. This app is also intended for people with general concerns about eating, weight, and shape.
    • Unwinding Anxiety (1 mo.=$29.99; 6 mo.=$139.99; 1 yr=$209.99)
      Unwind your mind. Learn invaluable skills that will enable you to 'slow down the wind-up' and control anxiety for the rest of your life. Our progressive 30-day program, with short daily exercises, will help you learn how your mind works, so you can change habits. You'll learn how to switch gears the moment unwanted sensations and anxiety arise and ultimately change the 'habit loop' that leads to anxiety.
    • Craving to Quit Cost (free download and use for 3 days; 1 mo.=$24.99)
      Craving to Quit is a 21-day program based on a successful smoking cessation program developed and tested at Yale University. Craving to Quit provides daily instruction through playlists of audio and video tracks, goal-setting tools, and daily reminders. As you progress through the program, we will walk you down to 0 cigarettes/day by giving you the tools you need to successfully quit smoking one step at a time.
    • Self-Help for Anxiety Management (free download)
      SAM is a psycho-educational tool to help you understand and manage your anxiety. SAM will help you to understand what causes your anxiety, monitor your anxious thoughts and behavior over time and manage your anxiety through self-help exercises and private reflection.
    • Rescue Time (free download)
      Time management and productivity tracker for mobile and desktop. Rescue Time for Android is an automatic productivity and time tracker that helps you understand and control the time spent on your Android device. Get rich insights into how you spend your day, build better habits, and beat distractions.
    • MoodPanda (free download)
      MoodPanda is your Supportive Mood Diary. Track your mood and get anonymous support from a community of 100,000+ lovely people.
    • Panic Relief Free stop anxiety (free download)
      Quick control over anxiety and stress in your body; 4 tools you can use now! The best app to help you cope with panic, stress, and anxiety! Panic Relief was developed by a Danish psychiatrist and specialist in cognitive behavioral therapy, Marianne Breds Geoffroy.

    Other Apps

    • Learn Languages Free (free download)
      Practice your speaking, reading, listening, and writing skills while playing a game! You'll improve your vocabulary and grammar skills by answering questions and completing lessons. Start with basic verbs, phrases, and sentences, and learn new words daily.
    • Brainscape Flashcards (free download)
      Find, create, and study SMART FLASHCARDS on any device. DOUBLE your learning speed using the most effective study system on the planet. Keep all your content in sync across Brainscape's website and your Android devices.
    • Evernote (free download)
      Evernote helps you focus on what matters most and have access to your information when you need it. You can input typed notes or scan handwritten notes. Add to-dos, photos, images, web pages, or audio, and it's all instantly searchable. Create notebooks, organizers, and planners. Organize notes any way you want and share with anyone. Evernote syncs your notes and notebooks across your devices, so your information is always with you everywhere you go.
    • TED (free download)
      Inspiring talks by remarkable people, free to the world. Feed your curiosity and expand your world with TED talks. Explore more than 3,000 TED Talks by topic and mood, from tech to science to the surprises of your own psychology.
    • Scribd (free download)
      Scribd gives you access to an unlimited* number of best books, audiobooks, magazines, documents, and more. We make it easy for you to stay informed, discover new passions, and feed your curiosity. No matter what you're looking for, Scribd is the only reading app you need.

  • 2-1-1 Finger Lakes Lifeline

    2-1-1/LIFE LINE is here for everyone, every day, anytime. Community members are connected with experienced telecounselors by simply dialing 2-1-1 for free and confidential assistance connecting to vital services within the community. When you need help locating basic resources (like food, clothing, shelter) or need crisis stabilization for yourself or someone you know, Finger Lakes Lifeline is available to listen and to help.

    Crisis Text Line

    Crisis Text Line is free and provides 24/7 support for those in crisis. Simply text HOME or HOLA to 741741 to connect with a trained Crisis Counselor. The Crisis Counselor will help you move from a hot moment to a cool calm, all from their secure online platform.

    National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

    NAMI is the largest grassroots mental health organization in the U.S. They are dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by mental illness through awareness, support, and education. NAMI offers clear, concise information on mental health topics, such as:

    HealthCentral

    HealthCentral is an online resource for mental health conditions and other chronic conditions that impact a person’s daily life. This site provides information to help you create your healthiest life, whatever that means in the moment. 

    TED Talks

    TED is a nonpartisan nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks.

Timely Care Logo and info

Virtual Care from Anywhere

TimelyCare provides access to virtual 24/7 medical and mental health care from anywhere. Get on-demand support from counselors, doctors, and more. Services include unlimited medical care, TalkNow, health coaching visits, and up to 12 counseling sessions. TimelyCare is included in your student fees.

Learn more and activate your account today: download this guide, watch a demo video, or visit the TimelyCare website.

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Confidentiality

Information that is shared will not be disclosed without the student's written permission, except in unusual circumstances, such as imminent danger to the student or someone else, reports of sexual harassment, or sexual violence as required by Title IX legislation or court subpoena.

FLCC Reporting Options

Use this form to report bias, policy violations, misconduct, and other concerning behavior at FLCC.

Staff are Here to Help

The Center for Student Well-Being assists with issues related to health & wellness, basic needs, and more.

Contact Us

Center for Student Well-Being

Room: 3260

585-785-1211

wellbeing@flcc.edu

Hours

Mon - Thu: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Fri: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.