Health and Counseling Center

The Carthage Health and Counseling Center assists students in addressing physical, mental, and emotional well-being. All services are free and confidential and are provided by experienced professionals trained to attend to the concerns of young adults in college.

The Health and Counseling Center also offers educational assistance for campus organizations and classes and consultation with faculty, staff, students, and concerned others.

 

 

Please note: COVID-19 testing is available for students with signs or symptoms of illness. Please call to be screened and to schedule a testing time. Carthage’s vaccine requirement and associated testing are not administered by HCC. 

The Health & Counseling Center does not prescribe medication for medical or psychiatric concerns or provide any testing or evaluation for Autism, ADHD, or ADD. 

 

Confidentiality

According to state laws regarding confidentiality and privacy, the staff cannot release information about a student without the student’s permission. Thus, the staff will not share a student’s concerns with faculty, staff, other students, or family. Some exceptions to confidentiality exist; please ask the staff to clarify the few conditions.

In counseling, the following exceptions to confidentiality may occur:

• If a client threatens to harm himself/herself/themself.
• If the psychologist or counselor believes that a client is threatening serious bodily harm to another.
• If a judge orders testimony or records are subpoenaed.
• If the psychologist or counselor believes a child (minor) or vulnerable adult (e.g., elderly or disabled person) is being abused.