Counseling Services
Committed to your success
Sometimes you need someone who will really listen when you talk about what’s going on in your life. Sometimes you need someone who can help you do better in school and figure out where you’re going. The staff in Counseling Services will listen, work with you and help get you moving in the right direction. Sometimes you just need a friendly ear, and that’s what you’ll find with our counselors. We’re here to help you discuss personal and school-related issues that you may not be able to discuss with a friend or family member.
Counseling Center
- Appointments are recommended.
- The Counseling Center adheres to strict standards of confidentiality!
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8am-6pm
Contact: 803.535.1224
Location: First Floor, Building S
Our Mission
The mission of Counseling Services is to help students make appropriate educational decisions, set achievable and realistic goals, and resolve academic and career concerns that can interfere with their ability to succeed in college.
Our Purpose
Our purpose is to professionally and ethically guide students through an interactive process of increasing self-understanding and developing positive behaviors, while encouraging critical thinking and healthy decision-making and expanding awareness of supportive resources.
Why is counseling important?
Research shows that counseling can help students develop strategies to cope with personal and career problems that affect their academic progress. Counseling is a tool that can assist you in reaching your educational goals and succeed in life.
See a counselor for local referrals on:
- Housing assistance programs-old-old-old-old
- Government assistance programs-old-old-old-old
- Holistic help
- Community health clinics
- Home nursing assistance care
- Mental health and counseling services
- Intensive counseling services
- Employment information
- Child daycare facilities
- Adult and elderly care
- Local phone numbers
- Medical centers information
Student Services at Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College does not assume responsibility for the quality of services provided by those listed. Inclusion in the list does not imply endorsement nor does omission indicate disapproval.
Cost
All on-campus services are free to students enrolled at Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College.
