1. Counseling & Testing Center
Crisis intervention, individual, group
Assessment Services
Substance abuse, suicidal behavior, ADHD and Learning Disabilities
Outreach & Consultation
Presentations, screenings, booths, consultations
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2. Counseling & Testing Center
Need for Counseling
Survey of Incoming Freshman (2011 CIRP survey)
Self-rated emotional health at the lowest point in 25 years
More students expect to seek personal counseling
American College Health Assessment (FALL 2013 UI STUDENTS)
During the past year:
33% felt too depressed to function
45% described depression as negatively impacting their ability to function
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3. Counseling & Testing Center
Need for Counseling
Factors Affecting Academics (NCHA Fall 2013)
Counseling & Testing Center

4. Counseling & Testing Center
Impact of Counseling
75% of clients agreed counseling was helpful in resolving personal, relational or mental health problems
55% felt it enhanced their academic success
47% stated it was important to continued enrollment
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5. Impact of Counseling

6. Suicide Prevention Grant
Goal - Increase utilization of mental health services
Teach others to:
Recognize signs of suicidal behavior
Know how to intervene and refer
Increase screening to identify those students most at risk
Decrease stigma for seeking help
Counseling & Testing Center

7. 2013-14 Suicide Grant Activities
Activity
Participants
Mental Health First Aid
194
QPR Suicide Prevention Training
615
Other Educations Presentations
363
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8. Demand for Services
1100
47% increase
750
Last 3 Years

9. Student Fee Request FY16 3% increase
Currently receive $16.36
3% increase $
Maintenance of current operations – increase in CEC and benefits
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