The Counseling & Wellness Center offers holistic wrap-around case management services in an inclusive and judgement free environment to support Gateway’s overall mission and purpose.
We are committed to supporting student’s development in problem solving skills, coping techniques and self-advocacy. All counseling sessions are provided in a supportive, empathetic, collaborative and confidential environment.
The Counseling and Wellness Center will be hosting online group sessions. Click here for more information!
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Counseling and Wellness Center will continue to provide services to student’s via WebEx, email and Outlook 365 products during regular business hours to ensure students continue to receive support while telecommuting.
If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, please call 911
To report a mental and/or emotional health concern, submit a CARE Report here
For Basic Needs (food insecurity, housing, public health screenings) submit a CARE Report here
Please explore our webpage for additional community referrals and walk-in mental health services.
FESP participants: contact coaches directly
For general FESP inquiries: Contact FESP Associate, Rebecca Crocker, at rcrocker@gatewayct.edu
All Counseling and Wellness Center emails and phone calls are being monitored during regular business hours (M, T, R, F 8:00 am – 4:30 pm and W, 8:00 am – 7:00 pm).
For more information, please contact Counseling and Wellness Center Director, Licella Arboleda at larboleda@gatewayct.edu.
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Services
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Solution Focused Brief Counseling (SFBC) to support the the needs of GCC’s diverse population;
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Crisis Intervention Counseling and referral services;
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Comprehensive campus wide programs to support students in mind, body and spirit;
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Case management services to address basic needs, financial stability and access to public benefits screenings
Scheduling an Appointment
Counselors are available to help students obtain the most from their college experience. Contact the Wellness Center at 203-285-2480, gw-wellness@gatewayct.edu, or stop by N114 to make an appointment.
Please complete this request form and bring it with you to your scheduled appointment.
Lounge for Nursing Mothers
Students, faculty, staff, and visitors who are breastfeeding are invited to utilize a clean, private lactation room. A refrigerator and sink are available for your convenience. Reservations are encouraged but not necessary; contact the Wellness Center at 203-285-2480, gw-wellness@gatewayct.edu, or stop by N114.
Personal Support Resources
Walk-in Services for Mental Health
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CT Mental Health Center
34 Park Street, 1st Fl
New Haven, CT
(203) 974-7300
Hours:
Mon–Fri 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
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West Haven Mental Health
270 Center Street
West Haven, CT
(203) 974-5900
Hours:
Mon–Wed & Fri 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Th 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
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Bridges
941 Bridgeport Avenue
Milford, CT
(203) 878-6365
Hours:
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
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Walk-in Services for Health/Urgent Care
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Cornell Scott – Hill Health
Center
400 Columbus Avenue
New Haven, CT 06519
203.503.3000
Cornellscott.org
Hours:
Mon-Thur 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Fri 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat 8:30 – 12:00 PM
Sun CLOSED
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Concentra Urgent Care
370 James Street
New Haven, CT 06513
203.503.0482
Concentra.com
Hours:
Mon – Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat and Sun CLOSED
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New Haven Medical Center
77 Grand Avenue
New Haven, CT 06513
203.562.8697
Hours:
Mon -Fri 9:00 AM–12:00 PM,
2:00 PM–5:30 PM
Sat 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Sun CLOSED
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Referrals for Personal Counseling
The Wellness Center encourages faculty and staff to refer students who appear to be struggling either emotionally or academically. Our counselors are prepared to assist students in handling transition and change more effectively, as well as sharpening time management and problem-solving skills to enhance academic and personal growth. Referrals can be made through the CARE Report system.
Referring a Friend for Personal Counseling
It can be very difficult when someone you care about is in pain. You might find yourself feeling helpless, frightened, frustrated, or angry. You can't make your friend seek help if they don't want to or don't feel they need it, but here are some things you might offer them as a friend:
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Let your friend know, in a private setting, that you are concerned. Suggest that he or she make an appointment with a counselor to see if we can be of help. Try to phrase your communications in "I" language, rather than "you" language: for example, "I care about you and I am distressed when I see you hurting" rather than "You are in trouble and you need help."
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Offer to sit with your friend while he/she calls for an appointment.
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Offer to accompany your friend to the first appointment and either wait in the waiting area or go in to the appointment with him/her.
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File a Care Report (Care Reports are used to "report" students who are exhibiting issues or behavior causing some concern).
You may come to the Wellness Center and talk with a counselor about your worries about your friend. You need not tell the counselor your friend's name if you think it might upset him/her. By coming in yourself, you will be showing your friend how to seek out consultation and support, making it possible for them to do the same.