Counseling provides services to enable students to address behavioral and emotional concerns so they are able to take full advantage of the academic and social opportunities of their college experience.
The Counseling Center staff offers crisis intervention and short-term counseling. If a student needs intensive counseling or medication, they will be referred to off-campus resources.
120 McGowan Hall
Mon.–Fri. 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
In an Emergency:
Call Public Safety at (301) 447–5911
and they will contact a counselor.
24-hour Crisis Hotlines
Suicide Prevention
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Frederick County, Md. Hotline: 301-662-2255
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National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
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Press “1” if a veteran in crisis
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Crisis Text Line: Text “START” to 741-741
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The Trevor Line (Suicide Prevention for LGBTQ Youth): 1-866-488-7386
Substance Abuse Treatment
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Treatment Referral Hotline: 1-800-662-4357
Sexual Assault/Dating Violence
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The Heartly House (Frederick): 301-662-8800
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National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673
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National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline: 1-800-331-9474
CONFIDENTIALITY
Counseling services abide by state laws and professional ethical standards in maintaining confidentiality.
These standards prevent us from releasing information to anyone without the written consent of the student. Disclosure of information may be made if, in the professional judgment of the counselor, the student presents a danger to themselves or others or if the counselor has reasonable belief of abuse or neglect of a child or vulnerable adult.
FOR PARENTS
We welcome your calls if you have a concern about your child, however, your child will have to contact us to initiate services.
Gerald T. Rooth, M.S., L.C.P.C.
Director of Counseling Services301-447-5003
Sarah Deysher, M.A.
Assistant University Counselor301-447-5002