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General Information<\/h2>\n

The University Counseling Center (UCC) provides a comprehensive initial assessment and an individualized treatment plan to full-time members of the University of Rochester community who pay the mandatory health fee. Based on the initial assessment, a treatment plan is developed by the clinician that addresses the client’s unique needs and concerns. This plan may include recommendations such as, but not limited to: group therapy, workshops, brief therapy, referrals to community provider for specialized treatment or longer term therapy services, case management services, psychiatry or other campus services.<\/p>\n

Our therapists are licensed professionals and professionals-in-training from a variety of mental health disciplines. They employ many treatment approaches and draw upon a wide range of training and experiences in the field of psychotherapy.<\/p>\n

Our consulting psychiatrists are available for psychiatric evaluations and ongoing medication management. All psychiatry appointments require a referral from a UCC therapist or UHS primary care physician\/nurse practitioner. Students who choose not to follow the UHS psychiatrist’s recommendations will be referred to other sources of care. UCC case management services are available to help with referral to the appropriate provider.<\/p>\n

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Mission Statement<\/h2>\n

The University Counseling Center provides an array of mental health services to students in a safe, caring, confidential, and culturally aware environment.\u00a0 We promote healing through self-awareness, self-care, and empowerment to help students achieve their personal and academic potential, fostering their wellness, resilience, and success at the university and beyond.<\/p>\n

The UCC educates and trains clinically strong, culturally aware, and community-engaged multidisciplinary mental health professionals to have positive impacts on the world.<\/p>\n

We provide responsive consultation and outreach to the entire campus community to support our university colleagues in their work with students.<\/p>\n

The UCC Staff functions in an inclusive and professional atmosphere; we are committed to sustain and strengthen our ethical practice, clinical excellence, sensitivity to diverse identities and understanding of the impact of oppression on individuals and the community.<\/p>\n

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Locations, Hours and Phone\/Fax Numbers<\/h2>\n

To make an appointment at any one of our locations: (585) 275-3113
\nUCC Fax number:\u00a0(585) 442-0815<\/h4>\n

To reach the UCC professional on-call after hours for emergencies: (585) 275-3113<\/h4>\n

\"Picture<\/strong>River Campus Office
\n<\/strong>Third Floor, UHS building
\n738 Library Road
\nSusan B. Anthony Circle Monday – Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
\nCall (585) 275-3113 to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n

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\"\"Eastman School Office
\n<\/strong>ESM Living Center, Room 107
\nA limited number of appointments available.
\nCall (585) 275-3113 to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n

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Patient Rights, Concerns and Confidentiality<\/h2>\n

Patient Rights & Concerns<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Patients are treated with respect, dignity, and privacy in a caring and considerate manner.<\/p>\n

Patients are assured of confidentiality regarding their care and records and have a right to approve or refuse the release of their records, except when required by law or in a life-threatening situation.<\/p>\n

Patients have a right to know who is responsible for providing care.<\/p>\n

Patients have a right and a responsibility to ask questions and to participate in decisions involving their care and treatment unless contraindicated for medical reasons.<\/p>\n

To the extent known, patients are entitled to information concerning the diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, and the assessment and management of pain in terms that can be understood.<\/p>\n

Patients have the right to know the chances that treatment will be effective and to know the possible risks, side effects, and alternative methods of treatment.<\/p>\n

Patients who decide not to be treated must be informed of the medical consequences of their refusal. Patients have the right to a second medical opinion before making any decision.<\/p>\n

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