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Difficult issues can get in the way of academic success. Trained and licensed staff can guide you in personal, social, and/or psychological matters such as depression, anxiety, PTSD and grief. We can help you manage these issues, your responsibilities, and other personal situations.
Looking for information on academic advisors?
Please visit Advising, Career and Transfer Services.
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Have you met with our counselors before? We want to know what you think!
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Services For Students
Counseling Services offers a wide range of professional counseling services with licensed professional counselors. Please call us to make an appointment.
We Provide:
Skills Coaching, Short-Term Individual Counseling, Substance Abuse Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Community Referrals
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Drugs and Alcohol - Campus Policy and Resource Information
Northwest Vista College is committed to a healthy and safe learning environment for all students. Please click on the link below to learn more about the dangers of drugs and alcohol abuse, as well as campus policies, information, prevention, and resources for help.
NVC Drug and Alcohol Free Campus Information
Free Alcohol Screening
Free, anonymous online screenings are available to all NVC students. The screening is provided so that you may find out, in a few minutes, whether or not professional consultation would be helpful for you. Click Here to take a free, anonymous screening
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Services for Faculty and Staff
We understand the important role faculty and staff play in the general well-being of students. We are pleased to provide several services in support of creating the best possible environment for our students:
- Consultation - Counselors are happy to provide consultation to faculty and staff on a variety of emotional and behavioral issues affecting students.
- Outreach Services - We can arrange to visit your class and present on a variety of topics: counseling services overview, sexual assault awareness, healthy relationships, stress in college, guided relaxation, internet safety, and more!
- Trainings/Workshops - Counseling provides trainings on SOBI, Veterans Transitioning to the Classroom, and other topics directly to faculty and staff. Please consider a training for your next department or division meeting!
Faculty Newsletter
This Faculty Newsletter link provides faculty with insight on counseling services offered at Northwest Vista College and is also a great resource on the SOBI process.
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Strategies of Behavioral Intervention (SOBI)
The Strategies of Behavioral Intervention (SOBI) policy at the Alamo Colleges was created to guide our College community to recognize, prevent and respond to incidents that are disruptive, threatening, or violent. When in doubt, please report!
Examples of concerning behaviors include (but are not limited to):
- signs of harassment,
- intimidation,
- extreme anxiety,
- depression,
- threatening harm,
- erratic behavior, or
- disconnect from reality.
Faculty and staff are often in a position to recognize students who are at risk; however, students are encouraged to review the SOBI guidelines and report concerning behaviors to the SOBI response team.
The Northwest Vista College SOBI Response Team consists of the Vice President of Student Success, Debi Gaitan, along with campus counselors, disability specialists, veteran's affairs staff, and campus police. Please call us for more information.
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Helpful Links
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