Student meets with Counseling Services staff member

Counseling Services

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We are here for you! We recognize that each student’s story is unique, and we strive to create a welcoming environment.

During the regular academic year, students may seek short-term counseling services, both in person and virtually, for a variety of concerns including anxiety, adjustment to college, identity exploration, relationship concerns, stress, crisis intervention, and more.

Each of our counselors, regardless of their designated areas of focus, have training and experience working with students from a wide range of cultural, socioeconomic, religious, racial, ethnic, gender, sexual identity, neurodiverse, and ability backgrounds.

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Exterior view of new LVC Counseling Services building at 209 E Main St

Appointments & Fees

Counseling Services is located at 209 East Main Street (use rear entrance).

Appointments can be made during the regular academic year by completing the Request for Appointment form or by calling 717-867-6692. We strongly suggest taking advantage of our drop-in times available every weekday from 11 a.m.–12 p.m in person at the Counseling Services building. This brief chat with a licensed counselor is helpful in getting you connected with the right resources. You are not alone and we are here to help as best we can! No appointment is needed, just walk into the health center during the Open Hour window at your convenience.

There is no charge for full-time students to use Counseling Services. Appointment times will be tailored to meet the needs of the student.

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After Hours Contact

For students experiencing emergencies after hours, call your local 911 with any life-threatening event. If you are on campus, you can contact Campus Safety at 717-867-6111 or your RA who can help get further assistance. Despite Counseling Services being closed in the evenings and on weekends, we do provide 24/7 crisis contact.  In the event of a mental health emergency, call LVC’s Campus Safety and the officer will contact the counselor on call for direction.

If it is not an emergency, you can email counselingservices@lvc.edu or call 717-867-6692 and leave a detailed phone message. Our staff will return your call or email the next business day.

For parents, faculty and staff concerned about a student after hours, call Campus Safety at 717-867-6111 and report your concern.

Outreach

In addition, the counseling staff periodically offers outreach programs to athletic teams, residence halls, student clubs, and other campus groups to discuss issues that have an impact on the lives of college students. Some of these programs address the following topics: healthy relationships, sexual assault education, stress management, eating disorders, depression and the college student, anxiety and the college student, alcohol and drug education, and suicide prevention and education. Email counselingservices@lvc.edu to schedule a program.

In Their Words

The Right Choice
I was initially very nervous to try out Counseling Services, but after I went, I immediately knew that it was the right choice. I feel very strongly that these services have helped me in important ways, and I have felt comfortable and welcome at every visit. I am very grateful for their presence on this campus.
I was initially very nervous to try out Counseling Services, but after I went, I immediately knew that it was the right choice. I feel very strongly that these services have helped me in important ways, and I have felt comfortable and welcome at every visit. I am very grateful for their presence on this campus.