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BCCaresAn Off-Campus
Free and Confidential Student Counseling Service
Teri McKenzie Student Assistance Program Liaison October 27, 2011
Free and Confidential Student Counseling Service (800) 878-5470
In Partnership
with
Agenda
Free and Confidential Student Counseling Service (800) 878-5470
• What is a Student Counseling Program?
• Why Invest in a Student Counseling Program?
• What does the Program Offer?
• What is the Cost to the Institution?
• How is the Program Promoted?
• How has the Program been Received?
• Questions and Answers
What is the BCCares Student Counseling Program?
Free and Confidential Student Counseling Service (800) 878-5470
The college’s solution for providing
confidential counseling and referral
Service for students that have personal
issues which could affect their
academic performance, their personal
lives or their well-being in general.
Why Invest in a Student Counseling Program?
Free and Confidential Student Counseling Service (800) 878-5470
•Help students cope with stressors that could inhibit a meaningful academic experience.
•Reduce potential for dropping out, thus maintaining student retention.
•Improved morale.
•Decrease potential for violence through early intervention.
Why Invest in a Student Counseling Program?
Free and Confidential Student Counseling Service (800) 878-5470
•Provides a vehicle for faculty to refer troubled students.
•Provides prevention and intervention services for at-risk students.
•Contributes to maintenance of a safe college environment.
What Does the Program Offer?
Free and Confidential Student Counseling Service (800) 878-5470
• Twenty-four (24) hour telephone access
Call: 800-878-5470Email: baycare.org/sap
• Telephone triage for emergency situations
• Assessments (initial phone call)
• Referrals
• Short-term counseling services-up to three (3) sessions per student per year
What Does the Program Offer?
Free and Confidential Student Counseling Service (800) 878-5470
• Comprehensive referral network of licensed mental health counselors.
• Referral to community resources.
• Or to student’s insurance/benefits provider for ongoing treatment, if appropriate.
What Does the Program Offer?
Free and Confidential Student Counseling Service (800) 878-5470
Faculty and Staff Training on:
• Indicators of the at-risk student
• Appropriate referral of students with performance and/or behavioral issues
• Educational workshops as requested by the college (faculty or staff)
What Does the Program Offer?
Free and Confidential Student Counseling Service (800) 878-5470
Student Orientation and Education on:
•BCCares and its services
•Supportive services for Military Veterans
Critical Incident Stress Debriefing:
•Follow-up after stressful disturbing incidents
What Does the Program Offer?
Free and Confidential Student Counseling Service (800) 878-5470
Consultation with campus leadership on:
• Quarterly report on categories of assistance
• Quarterly utilization report on number of students assisted
• Analysis for educational workshops
What’s the Cost to the Institution?
Free and Confidential Student Counseling Service (800) 878-5470
• Paid from Student Activity Fees
• Cost based on FTE headcount
• Counseling Services assessable to all enrolled students
• Services offered through an annual renewable contracted.
How is the Program Promoted?
Free and Confidential Student Counseling Service (800) 878-5470
• College President’s verbal endorsement• Quarterly emails to BCC students, faculty & staff• Newly hired employees provided brochure• Banner on homepage of college’s website• Posters/Flyers/Brochures• On back of Student ID Cards• Referral Cards• Banners at each campus•Wrist bracelets• Angel (online course room)
How is the Program Promoted?
Free and Confidential Student Counseling Service (800) 878-5470
• myBCC Portal•Student Handbook/Catalog (2011-2012)•Faculty & Staff Quarterly Training •Incorporated in Instructor Syllabus•SGA meetings•SGA campus activities•DVDs produced on Workshops by WBCC-TV• Angel WIMBA Recorded Presentation
How has the Program been Received?
Free and Confidential Student Counseling Service (800) 878-5470
• Faculty and Staff have embraced the role of referring students
• Student emails and phone calls reinforce the availability of the off-campus (face-to-face) counseling services
• Quarterly utilization reports reflect a steady increase of student use
• Response and support from BayCare Behavioral Health staff is impeccable and very much appreciated
Questions & Answers
Free and Confidential Student Counseling Service (800) 878-5470
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BCCares An Off-Campus
Free and Confidential Student Counseling Service
Teri McKenzie Student Assistance Program Liaison October 27, [email protected]/BCCares
Free and Confidential Student Counseling Service (800) 878-5470
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