Personal Counseling
Brooklyn College provides free, confidential counseling and support services for undergraduate and graduate students. Our team of psychologists, counselors, and social workers can help with personal challenges, stress management, academic concerns, and other issues that may arise during your college experience. Emergency consultations, referrals, and educational workshops are also available. Initial appointments must be made in person.
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Who Can Receive Personal Counseling
The Personal Counseling Program primarily serves Brooklyn College students, staff, and faculty.
We may be able to offer some general and referral information to other members of the local community. Indicate your college affiliation in your message when you email us.
Note: While we attempt to respond to e-mail messages as promptly as possible, you may not receive a reply for several days. (No replies are made on weekends and holidays, for example.) We regret that, because of the volume of messages, we cannot reply to every email from those who are not affiliated with the college. Keep in mind that e-mail, while reasonably secure, is not considered to be absolutely secure and confidential. Unless encrypted, there is some risk of interception during transmission on the Internet. Use an e-mail account and content that do not identify you personally. You may prefer to call, fax, or come in person if you wish to communicate about details that you want to keep absolutely confidential.
In Case of Emergency
- If your situation is an emergency, call or come to the office during business hours.
- Otherwise, call or go to the nearest hospital emergency room. (Kings County Hospital Psychiatric Emergency Room is at 606 Winthrop Street, 718.245.2310.)
- You can also call 911 in an emergency.
- 988 is a 24-hour hotline for emergency mental health assistance and referral information.
Office Hours and Directions
September–May
Mondays–Thursdays, 9 a.m.–6:45 p.m.
Fridays, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays: Closed
Call first to verify Friday and evening hours. No evening hours when classes or exams are not in session.
June–August
Mondays–Thursdays, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Fridays–Sundays, Closed
Location
Personal Counseling is located in 0203 James Hall (lower level), on the southwest corner of Bedford Avenue and Campus Road. Check in at a security booth for a visitor ID pass.
- Travel Directions
- Campus Map (James Hall is Building 5)
Contact Us
Personal Counseling
0203 James Hall
Brooklyn College
2900 Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11210-2889
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P: 718.951.5363
F: 718.951.5734
Staff Directory
In Case of Emergency
- If your situation is an emergency, call, or come to the office during business hours.
- Otherwise, call or go to the nearest hospital emergency room. (Kings County Hospital Psychiatric Emergency Room is at 606 Winthrop Street, 718.245.2310.)
- You can also call 911 in an emergency.
- 988 is a 24-hour hotline for emergency mental health assistance and referral information.