Student Counseling Services

Student Counseling Services provides professional counseling services to student enrolled at Elizabeth City State University.  Beyond individual counseling, Student Counseling Services facilitates psycho-educational groups for personal and social development. Also, a series of self-development workshops are offered during the Fall and Spring semesters. Topics include, but are not limited to, the following:

Healthy Relationships

Depression and Anxiety

Anger Management

Stress and Time Management

Grief and Loss

Student Counseling Services is free and confidential.  The center is located in Griffin Hall and open to meet with students Monday-Friday, 8:30AM-4:30PM.  Referrals are made for psychiatric and medication management off campus with mental health providers in Elizabeth City or with a telemedicine provider in North Carolina.

SCS Collegiate Recovery Community

Student Counseling Services has a Collegiate Recovery Community (Viking CARES) and the primary focus is substance prevention and treatment services.  Viking CARES (Campus Advocates for Recovery and Educational Services) is a new program to identify students in need and encourage services.  Also, Viking CARES provides outreach and training to students, faculty, and staff.  Please contact Student Counseling Services for more information. 

SCS Counseling Practicum & Internship Program

Student Counseling Services provides training to students who are completing requirements for a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling.  Students are required to complete an interview and submit a reference letter from your department confirming readiness to begin the practicum or internship experience.  Practicum and internships are nonpaid positions and only available to Master’s degree seeking students.

Contact information

Student Counseling Services, Griffin Hall, Suite 300, Elizabeth City, NC 27909. Telephone: 252-335-3267 for appointments, 252-335-3275 – Director’s line