Counseling Services

Counseling Services Mission

The primary mission of the Husson Counseling Services Center (HCS),  located in the Wellness Learning Center, is to assist students in their pursuit of success.  In order to do this, counselors help students use their strengths and resources to overcome barriers and to develop new strategies to improve mood, relationships and performance.

Sometimes we experience difficult moments in which we can't quite figure out how to proceed.  We may think that there is no good solution, or we may feel 'stuck.' Here at HCS, staff provide an objective, supportive service in which students can better understand the sources of their problems and identify ways to solve them.

Husson Counseling Services understands the value of community and works with organizations, clubs, teams, faculty and residential groups to improve communication among members and to help groups work as a team in order to achieve optimum outcomes.  In addition, Counseling Services can assist in the development of programs, presentations and workshops on a number of topics including: performance improvement, stress management, healthy lifestyles, relationships and conflict resolution, alcohol and substance abuse, diversity, sexuality and orientations/identification, violence, suicide and mood disorders. 

The Husson University Counseling Center offers free individual, group and couples counseling to all Husson students.  We see students for a variety of reasons. Call 207-941-7625, email: counseling@husson.edu, or walk-in to make an appointment.  During the Fall and Spring semesters, we also offer walk-in hours Monday-Friday at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm, no appointment necessary.  Walk-in hours are first come first serve. If you are unable to be seen during this time, an appointment will be scheduled for you to be seen as soon as possible.  

Some Reasons Students Seek Counseling

Anxiety                                              Depression

Stress                                                Self Injurious Behavior

Substance Use                                    LGBTQ Issues

Sleep Difficulties                                  Smoking Cessation

Eating Disorders                                  Performance

Transitions                                          Homesickness

Grief and Loss                                     Trauma

Moodiness                                           Social Anxiety

Identity                                              Anger/Irritability

Sexuality                                             Loneliness

Test Anxiety                                        Suicidiality

Relationships                                      Panic

Our staff are trained professionals with a variety of experiences.  They are there to help anyone who feels they could use some extra support no matter how big or small the issue may seem. Services are confidential and they are provided at no extra cost to students.