Appointment Information

Make an Appointment

The Simpson University Community Counseling Center is located within the Wellness Center in the Owen Center, Suite 208. Regular office hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Please call our office at (530) 226-4667 or come by to schedule an appointment.

Fees

Full-time undergraduate Simpson students are offered one (1) counseling session per school year. Should a student need additional sessions, a reasonable fee will be charged for each session or the counselor will assist in locating a local Redding therapist for ongoing counseling.

Community members may access counseling services on a fee basis, depending upon the availability of staff. ASPIRE, credentialing, and part-time students, faculty and staff may access services as well, however, this is subject to availability of counseling staff. Or, the counseling center may assist in referring to a local Redding therapist for ongoing counseling.

Confidentiality

By law, our counselors are bound to keep what you say confidential. The counseling relationship must be a place where trust and safety exist. Information disclosed within sessions is confidential and will not be revealed to anyone without expressed written permission.

For additional information concerning legal and ethical documents, click on the following links:

• Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct
• Standards for Providers of Psychological Services
• Health Information Portability and Privacy Act

The following are exclusions to confidentiality: 1) where disclosure is required by law (Disclosure may be required in the following circumstances; where there is a reasonable suspicion of child or elder abuse, where there is a reasonable suspicion that the client presents a danger of violence to others, or where the client could potentially harm himself/herself unless protective measures are taken; disclosure may be required pursuant to a legal proceeding), or 2) in the case of a disciplinary referral or inquiries, your right to strict confidentiality may be waived so that involved parties may consult with one another regarding specifically relevant aspects of your situation and develop the best plan of action for you, or 3) information may be shared with administrative and clinical supervisors for the purpose of maintaining quality services, as well as non-identifying information in group trainings for professional development.

Providing a Referral

If you feel that a student you know would benefit from counseling, it is usually best to express your care and concern for their well-being by communicating directly with the student, recommending counseling, but allowing them to make his or her own decision. If immediate help is needed, offer to call the Counseling Center at 530-226-4667 or the Resident Director on duty at 530-385-6110.