Of Note:

March Recess 2008 [Read more]

Academic Year 2007-2008 OBHS-Sponsored Workshops/Groups [Read more]

Student-Run Grief Support Group [Read more]

Important Information on "Study" Drugs [Read more]

Academic Year 2006-2007 OBHS-Sponsored Workshops/Groups [Read more]

Senior Forum (A.Y. 2006-2007) [Read more]

Academic Year 2005-2006 OBHS-Sponsored Workshops/Groups

The Office of Behavioral Health for Students (OBHS) exists expressly to help students (undergraduate and graduate) to deal effectively with emotional, personal, interpersonal and situational issues which cause unhappiness, frustration and/or disruption to their lives.  We are here to help support you and the attainment of your personal and educational goals. 

If you are a Wesleyan student who thinks some professional input could be useful, OBHS encourages you to make an initial appointment-- just call Extension 2910 between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday, and speak to the receptionist. In an emergency you can always reach the therapist on call (24/7 whenever classes/exams are in session)--simply call Extension 2910 and follow the directions you hear on the phone.  Our services are free to Wesleyan students.  All information that you reveal to us is considered absolutely confidential and would be revealed only with your explicit permission or in an emergency situation where there is a need to prevent injury to you or to others.

OBHS operates on a clinic model, and that means that your initial appointment will be with the therapist whose availability most nearly matches yours.  In addition to individual sessions, OBHS has a consultation service designed to focus on a specific short-term issue. Psychotherapy at the Office of Behavioral Health for Students is available within a time-limited context. The majority of students complete treatment within approximately five sessions--for which there is no charge. More sessions are required in some cases. These determinations are based on individual clinical assessments. Again, there is no charge to the student.

Should a student wish a private therapist or should the need for treatment frequency be greater than what the Office of Behavioral Health for Students can offer, then a private therapist should be engaged. We do maintain a roster of professionals within the Middletown community and of course we are pleased to talk with any student about the process of choosing a private therapist.

We look forward to talking with you.