Mission and Philosophy

The college years bring with them rapid personal changes and important transitions. These experiences can be both exciting and challenging. In this context, most students, at one time or other, will experience various personal, emotional, and/or interpersonal concerns. The supports students may turn to in these situations include family, friends, spiritual supports, academic supports, and professional counseling.

At CMHS, we strive to help students address their concerns and build on their strengths, in order to make the most of their college experience. Although we do provide services for students in mental-health crises, our primary goal is prevention. Thus, we make every effort to assist students before their concerns may develop into more serious problems. Our three fold approach emphasizes prevention, consultation, and intervention.

CMHS is staffed by professionally trained counselors who have special expertise in working with college students. We take a holistic approach to each student, and value each person's unique identity. We welcome and respect human diversity in all its forms, including racial, ethnic, and national backgrounds, sexual orientation and gender identity, mental and physical ability, language, age, spiritual belief, and socioeconomic status.