Personal Counseling

Let us help you!

College is a huge transition and every college student will feel stressed at some point.  Don't hold it all in and let it get the best of you.  We're here to help!!


Sandy Louden, our Director of Orientation, Retention & Counseling is available to talk with you or to find someone who can help you through this difficult time.  Sandy has been with Bethel for close to 20 years and has a wealth of knowledge and resources to help you along your way.  You can reach Sandy at 731-352-4095 or loudens@bethelu.edu


Heather Stone also works in the Student Center and is available to assist students with a variety of issues and/or help them find the "right" person to assist them with their needs.  She has several years experience working in crisis and traumatic situations and has been with Bethel for 3 years.  You can reach Heather at 731-352-4246 or stoneh@bethelu.edu.


You can visit Sandy or Heather at their offices in the Student Center Monday through Friday.  If you need to speak to someone in the evening or on the weekend, please contact the local adult crisis line at 1-800-353-9918 or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).  If it is an emergency, please call security, go to the local emergency room or call 911. 

The bottom line

Our goal in the Office of Student Life is to help you deal with problems before they become unmanageable.  If Sandy or Heather is unable to assist you, they will find someone who can, while maintaining support for you along the way.  We care about our students and our goal is to see the students have a HEALTHY Student Life!  So, please feel free to stop by and meet Sandy & Heather anytime.

Resources

Stop by Sandy or Heather's office to ask about local resources for community counselors, psychiatrists, support groups as well as any other resources you may be seeking. 

The following are some websites you might find interesting or beneficial:
 

www.alcoholscreening.org

AlcoholScreening.org is a free service of Join Together, a project of the Boston University School of Public Health. AlcoholScreening.org helps individuals assess their own alcohol consumption patterns to determine if their drinking is likely to be harming their health or increasing their risk for future harm. Through education and referral, the site urges those whose drinking is harmful or hazardous to take positive action, and informs all adults who consume alcohol about guidelines and caveats for lower-risk drinking.

Since the launch of AlcoholScreening.org in April 2001, over one million people have completed the screening questionnaire and received scientifically-based feedback on their drinking patterns.


E-CHUG

The eCHECKUP TO GO (e-CHUG) is a brief self-assessment that provides you with accurate, detailed and personalized feedback on your use of alcohol, and specific information and helpful resources in the Bethel College community.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK (8255)

Call for yourself or someone else to access free & confidential assistance 24hrs a day 7 days a week.


The JED Foundation 
www.jedfoundation.org/students
The JED Foundation, which is overseen by an expert board of mental health professionals, is the nation's leading organization designed to prevent suicide and improve the mental health of college students.


The National Mental Health Association  
www.nmha.org

Eating Disorders Coalition of Tennessee  
www.edct.net

Depression and Bioplar Support Alliance-Local Chapter
www.dbsajackson.com
Stress Coping Website
www.killstress.org
This website is aimed at helping you relieve your stress.  It contains a wealth of knowledge about stress, what's causing it and what can you do about it.  It's aim is to help you better your quality of life with relevant and accurate information.

Tennessee Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
www.tcadsv.org 
The Tennessee Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence is a private nonprofit organization composed of diverse community leaders and program members who share a common vision of ending violence in the lives of Tennesseans through public policy, advocacy, education and activities that increase the capacity of programs and communities to address violence. 

WRAP (Women's Resource & Rape Assistance Program)
1-800-273-8712, 24-hr CRISIS LINE
WRAP is a local community service agency that provides services to victims of sexual assault and/or domestic violence as well as incest survivors.  They offer indiviudal and group counseling, emergency shelter, hospital and court assistance and a wealth of other resources.  They want you to know that YOU ARE NOT ALONE.
Money Management Tips
http://www.smartaboutmoney.org/portals/1/resourcecenter/40moneytips07.pdf
Money is a huge stressor for a lot of college students.  This website is geared towards college students and their finances.  Check it out and see if you can get some tips on how to manage your finances.