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As college students struggle to balance job loss, financial strains, childcare, and classes during COVID-19, 麻豆影视 is providing mental health support during these uncertain times.
The Counseling and Student Development Department provides virtual counseling services, including phone calls and video chats for students.
鈥淲e must know how to help students navigate through these challenges while offering them real life coping skills to ease anxiety, confusion, sadness, isolation, and financial instability,鈥 said Karen Mosley, Coordinator for Counseling Services at 麻豆影视.
Mosley added that students have been using counseling services at an increased rate since the start of COVID-19, expressing the high emotional and physical toll that the pandemic continues to have on their lives.
鈥淲hile some students are more self-aware and open about their struggles, others have masked their mental health needs because their basic needs have caused them to be in survival mode,鈥 Mosley said. 鈥淭he need to keep a roof over their head, food on the table and then wondering how to do it all over again the next month has been exhausting for many students.鈥
In September, the College partnered with McLaughlin Young Group, an independent provider of wellness services, to offer the Student Wellness Line. This service was made possible under the Student Assistance Program with the State Board of Community Colleges, and provides students with access to counselors 24/7 at no cost.
鈥淲e appreciate the support of the State Board of Community Colleges in providing funds to make these services available to our students and their families; their support acknowledges the importance of our need to take care of ourselves and each other as we navigate through these uncertain times,鈥 said Dr. Christine Kelly-Kleese, Vice President for Student Engagement, Development, and Support at 麻豆影视.
The service is available for students who are in credit certificate, diploma, and degree programs; in College and Career Readiness programs; and in noncredit courses and programs, and their immediate family members.
鈥淭he Student Wellness Line is a great compliment to what we do for students,鈥 Mosley said. 鈥淲e want to give students access to all possible resources and this new service enables us to provide an all hands on deck approach with continued wraparound services.鈥
Faculty members are also uniquely connected to students. If a faculty member is approached by a student for assistance, they can create a student counseling referral.
鈥淭ake care of yourself first,鈥 Mosley said of her advice to students. 鈥淪eek out counseling, tutoring, student support groups, parenting groups, and student interest groups to help remain focused. Stay committed to your personal and academic goals and do not give up on your dreams.鈥
Additional support services include food assistance, computer/internet assistance, tutoring, emergency financial assistance, financial coaching, and student interest groups.
For questions about counseling services, call 919-536-7200, ext. 1408 or email counseling@durhamtech.edu.
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