May is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to highlight the importance of mental well-being. Central Piedmont is committed to supporting our students’ mental health through various counseling services designed to foster academic success, personal growth, and emotional resilience.

Available Counseling Services:

• 🏫 In-Person Counseling: Available across all campuses to help you with mental and emotional health concerns.
• 🖥️ Remote Therapy Sessions: Offering video appointments for flexible scheduling and easier access. Often, these can be scheduled sooner due to the high demand for specific time slots.
• 📅 Appointments: You can schedule virtual, phone, or in-person sessions on the counselor’s assigned campus.

When to See a Counselor:

• Relationship issues
• Stress management and coping skills
• Anxiety and depression
• Grief and loss
• Life balance and self-care
• Goal-setting
• Substance use
• Or anything else causing you worry or distress

Contacting a Counselor:

• 👥 Our diverse staff are trained in various specializations. When scheduling, communicate any preferences you might have.
• ✉️ Complete the intake form on our website, and a counselor will contact you to arrange a session.
• 📞 For general inquiries, call 704-330-6420 or send an email.

🌟 Highlight Event: Counseling on the Green 🌟 On Apr. 17, the Central Campus Quad was bustling with the “Counseling on the Green” event, which saw over 500 students participate. This event featured:

• Mindfulness meditation
• Chair massages by our Massage Therapy program
• Therapy dogs
• Low-impact yoga
• “Theater with a Therapist”
• “Kick Away Your Fears”
• Gratitude letters

🙌 Special Thanks to Our Contributors:

• Massage Therapy Program: Delivered 112 relaxing chair massages.
• Sondra Hines Yates (NextGen Program): Led enriching yoga sessions.
• Therapy Dogs International: Provided comfort with their canine volunteers.
• Human Services Club: Added a refreshing twist with mocktails and affirmations.
• Student Engagement: Crucial in planning and supporting the event.

💡 Remember: Mental health is as important as physical health. Utilize our services to improve your well-being and academic performance. Let’s make mental health a priority this May and beyond! 🌈

For more details on upcoming workshops and activities, visit our counseling services page!