Counseling Services

Mental and emotional wellness are essential for good health.

At the Center for Health and Wellness, Coker provides a licensed Mental Health & Accommodations Counselor. Students are encouraged to seek help in dealing with such common problems as homesickness, depression, sleep disturbances or inability to concentrate, as well as more urgent needs.

Additionally, Coker University has partnered with MUSC TelePsych to provide students access to licensed mental health professionals, including psychiatrists.

Contact Us

To book an appointment for counseling please email the Center for Health and Wellness at healthservices@coker.edu.

Location: 212 South Second Street, Suite 212 (behind the DeLoach Center)

For on campus emergency after-hours assistance, contact Campus Safety immediately at 843-383-8140.
For an off campus emergency, call 911.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255
Hours of Operation

Professional Counseling is offered Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. MUSC TeleHealth hours are Thursday & Fridays with 8:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 11:30 a.m. appointment availability. These appointments are coordinated through Coker’s Center for Health & Wellness.

For on campus emergency after-hours assistance, contact Campus Safety immediately at 843-383-8140.

For an off campus emergency, call 911.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255.
Helpful Resources

Internet Mental Health
Internet Mental Health is a free encyclopedia of mental health information, created by Canadian psychiatrist Dr. Phillip Long. This digital resources provides information about disorders, self-diagnosis, self-help, new research, and much more.

“The Drink Wheel”
The Intoximeters “Drink Wheel” instantly computes your estimated blood/breath alcohol concentrations (BAC) through a user-friendly online form.

Phoenix House
Phoenix House helps thousands of men, women, and teens find the road to recovery each year with a treatment philosophy based on the understanding that addiction is a chronic disease, not a moral failing.

FAQs

Are counseling services free?

Yes. Counseling services at the Center for Health & Wellness are free to Coker students.
Are walk-ins accepted or do I have to make an appointment?

Walk-ins are welcome and will be served on a first-come, first-served basis. However, we encourage students to make an appointment when possible.

To book an appointment for counseling please contact the Center for Health and Wellness at healthservices@coker.edu.
Will the information I share during counseling be discussed with anyone else?
Student records are kept strictly confidential in compliance with state and federal law, including FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) and HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act).

Student records cannot be released or disclosed without written consent of the patient/client except under the following conditions:
- In the event of a health or safety emergency
- Threat of harm to self or others
- Suspected child abuse
- Suspected abuse of elderly or disabled
- Court order or subpoena

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Counseling Services