The Mission of the Buffalo State Counseling Center
The Counseling Center dedicates itself to providing students with mental health services with a focus on support, education, and advocacy for their personal and academic growth. We are especially committed to strengthening each student's ability to live and work successfully in a diverse society. We foster the holistic development of students through enhanced self-awareness, emotional support, and encouraging engagement in the campus experience. Furthermore, in partnership with the staff and faculty, we are invested in promoting and facilitating a civil and caring community at Buffalo State College.
The Counseling Center will be hosting the 3rd Annual Mental Health Awareness Week April 2-6, 2012.
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Did you know that young adults 18-24 have the highest percentage of mental illness and the numbers are on the rise? Did you know that depression is a significant predictor of lower GPA and probability of dropping out of school?
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Did you know that college counseling centers offer a unique opportunity to reach students and positively affect the rest of their lives?
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Did you know that 2/3 of students don’t seek help and one of the main reasons is mental health stigma? We want to raise the voice of mental health awareness and decrease the stigma related to mental health issues and to receiving support!
Other events that will be highlighted during the Mental Health Week includes: a Drum Circle Experience, QPR Suicide Prevention training, Depression screenings, Therapy Dogs and much more. These events are open to all students, staff, and faculty.
For more information, contact Suzanne Johnson, LCSW-R at 716-878-4436.