Psychological Counseling Center, CSU, Chico
Make an Appointment
Prior to your first appointment, you need to come into the Psychological Counseling Center, Student Services Center 430, and complete some forms. This paperwork takes 10 – 15 minutes to complete and includes
- an intake form containing demographic information and problems you have experienced within the last few weeks
- an informed consent form which discusses your rights to services, what you may expect from counseling, confidentiality policies, and a brief description of the counselors
- an audio/videotape recording consent form. You are not required to be taped.
After you have completed the paperwork, our staff at the front desk will schedule an appointment for you. Depending on the nature of the problem and on the time during the semester you are seeking services, you may be seen promptly or you may have to wait up to two weeks for an appointment with a counselor. If you are in immediate crisis, we will try to see you as soon as possible.
Eligibility for Services
The Psychological Counseling Center provides confidential services to students regularly enrolled at California State University, Chico. The cost of these services is covered by the University's general education fund. The services offered will depend on the needs and resources of the student balanced against the available resources of the center. Couples may be seen at the center as long as one partner is a CSU, Chico student.
Graduate students in psychology please note: At your first appointment you should discuss the issue of dual role conflicts that could arise if you obtain counseling from the center and then later apply for a counseling internship here. We strongly advise that you consider other individual or group counseling options within the community if you might seek an internship here in the future.