Student Support Services

Mission

To provide the CGCC student body programs and services that support student retention and success.  Early detection, intervention, assessment, short-term support and crisis management of student and campus issues keep the entire college environment safe. 

Program Role & Function

To provide a wide range of support services to all CGCC student's in order to assist them in their academic and personal goals while attending college. This professional licensed team of  Behavioral Health Consultants (BHC's)  are able to meet the needs of CGCC's diverse student population.

Confidential appointments can be made at no costs:

• Directly by the Student, Peers, Staff or Faculty
• Call
• Walk-in
• Early Alert Retention & Success Referrals

Suggestions for when you should seek services:

• Benefit from an ongoing support system on campus
• Difficulty adjusting or transitioning to college
• Explore and develop personal growth
• Feelings of been overwhelmed, or stressed
• Have difficulty focusing, and achieving academic goals
• Need support with goal setting

Suggestions as to when you should make a referral:

• An individuals' behavior or verbal statements that can be interpreted as being harmful to self or others
• Upon receiving written comments (including e-mail) that indicate a student is under stress or exhibiting poor problem solving
• If students verbalizes wanting to drop class or alter academic goals
• Instructors observations, classroom behavior that appears socially unacceptable or interferes with the learning environment

Goal of Student Support Services Services

Is to connect, build caring and trusting relationships with students, staff and faculty.  These support and advocacy services will assists with academic success, personal goals, build healthier, safer academic and learning communities.  The professional team of Behavioral Health Consultants are able to meet the needs of our diverse student population.  Services may  include:

• Crisis Intervention and Management
• Assessment and Evaluation
• Short-Term Intervention and Support Services
• Individual and Group Support Services
• Mental Health Education
• Skill Development Training
• Campus, Community Resources and Referrals