Southern New Hampshire University
Counseling Services Sometimes personal and emotional problems can negatively impact learning and living and interfere with a person’s development. Even a student with many strengths and abilities may experience difficulties which can be effectively resolved through counseling. Some examples of such difficulties might be problems in interpersonal relationships, depression, loneliness, sexual concerns, poor grades, substance abuse or conflicts with one’s family. Personal concerns of any type may be discussed frankly and privately with a professional counselor. Counseling sessions are free and confidential and can be arranged by contacting the Wellness Center.
Health Services To be eligible for health services, students must submit a completed medical record, their immunization history including evidence of inoculation against measles, mumps and rubella and have completed a physical examination prior to admission. International students cannot complete registration without these documents, as well as a chest Xray report. Any missing information will result in additional medical services and fees to the student upon arrival. Health Services staff members handle most common health concerns and are knowledgeable in preventative medicine and alternative treatment strategies. The staff offers treatment of common acute problems (e.g., colds, flu, burns, per-
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sonal health counseling, information on birth control, referral for sexually transmitted infection testing, and allergy injections). Any problem the nurses cannot handle is referred to the university physician or another appropriate practitioner in the local community. Charges for health services in the community are usually sent directly to a student. It is the student’s responsibility to submit any claim forms required for processing payment to the medical provider. Wellness Center staff members are available to assist students in processing claims covered by university-sponsored health insurance plans.
Educational Services Education is at the core of the Wellness Center’s activities and services. The staff members firmly believe in the value of prevention in the development of a whole person. Educational services include classroom presentations on wellness topics; individual consulting with students; workshops and co-sponsorship of substance-free activities; training for student leaders, staff and faculty; and access to resource materials for classroom assignments or personal growth opportunities.