The Counseling Center provides on-going personal and academic counseling for students on an individual and group basis. Counseling is provided in a private and supportive environment in which students may focus on academic and career issues, family problems, personal development concerns and other matters of importance to them. Most counselors on the staff are bilingual (English/Spanish). The Counseling Center maintains a close collaborative relationship with instructional faculty, who are a source of many student referrals. Counselors are available to consult with faculty on issues affecting student academic performance and retention.

SSD1000 - COLLEGE ORIENTATION AND
ACADEMIC PLANNING

This course is strongly recommended for all freshmen, but in practice is generally a part of blocked courses for freshmen that are placed in ENG1301-English Basic Skills or in ESL courses. Students in the course are informed about college policies and procedures that every student must know in order to effectively progress though their studies. Students also learn effective study, note taking, test-taking, problem-solving and time management skills. Other topics covered in the course are Academic Program Planning, Career Exploration, and Library and Internet Resources. Common sources of stress in the lives of adults as well as causes for student withdrawal from college are also addressed. Go to the course website.

Faculty & Staff Information
Faculty may refer students at any time by calling the Center to arrange an appointment for a student or they may email the Center requesting an appointment for a student. In either case, Please provide your course information and office phone number, the student’s name and telephone number and a brief summary of the reason for referral, e.g. Academic, Personal, Other. Please click here for the Center’s referral form. This form should be completed and sent to the Center even if a phone or email referral is made. A counselor will follow-up with you after the first contact with the student.

Location
The Center is located in the SAVOY Building, otherwise known as the “D” building at the corner of 149th Street and Walton Avenue. The building and its offices are accessible to individuals who use wheelchairs.

Center Hours
The Center is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and on Wednesdays and Thursdays until 7:00 p.m. when classes are in session. At other times, hours are posted at the Center and here on the website. Students are advised to call the Center to confirm hours for the particular service or program they wish to utilize.

How to Contact the Center or Ask a Counselor
You may direct inquiries to a Center staff person or leave a voicemail and someone will return your call.
P: 718/518-4319
E: infocounseling@hostos.cuny.edu

Mental Health/Counseling Resources
The Help Center of the American Psychological Association.

The National Institute of Mental Health - Mental Disorders Information

English Language Website on Depression – National Institute on Mental Health

Spanish Language Website on Depression - National Institute of Mental Health

College Students and Depression - National Institute of Mental Health

Victim Services of New York - Domestic Violence Legal and Other Support Services

Safe Horizon - Services for Victims of Crimes and Other Traumatic Events

Career Resources
Counseling Center’s Career Services Links Page - Students are encouraged to register with Career Services for individualized assistance.

Occupational Outlook Handbook

Academic Support Resources
The Hostos Academic Learning Center

The College Library

The City University of New York’s Student Resources in Writing and Mathematics. Scroll down to find them near the bottom of the list of resources found at this link.