Emergency/Crisis Counseling
In the event of an emergency, a Marshall University Counseling Center staff member is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week! To access crisis services:
- Call 304-696-2550 to reach the crisis counselor.
- If the crisis situation already involves a medical emergency, please call 911 first!
Counseling Center Hours of Operation
- Monday- 8:00-5:00
- Tuesday- 8:00-6:00
- Wednesday- 8:00-6:00
- Thursday- 8:00-5:00
- Friday- 8:00-5:00
Appointments
You can make an appointment via one of the following options:
If you ever need to cancel an appointment, please contact the Counseling Center or your counselor as soon as possible.
The Counseling Center provides a waiting area for clients on the first floor of Prichard Hall. Scheduled appointments are approximately 45 minutes to one hour. Therapy services are free for enrolled or current full time and part-time students.
Walk-In Appointments
During Walk-In Appointment hours, students are seen on a first-here, first-served basis. A counselor or counseling intern will work with you to determine your needs and the most appropriate intervention. That may include scheduling a follow-up appointment with a counselor, and/or a referral to other campus or community resources. Walk-in appointments are 30 minutes or less in duration. Schedule a Walk-In Appointment at the link below, or in person at the center – again, on a first-here, first-served basis.
Students must first complete New Client Forms, and then they can Schedule A Walk-In Appointment Here.
What to expect at your first appointment?
During your intake appointment your counselor will ask you a series of questions about your experiences in order to get to know you better. You are encouraged to ask questions, as well! They may also ask you to complete brief assessment tools in order to get an idea of how strong you’ve had to be recently. Our counselors will work with you to begin making a plan to process needs, goals, and how to improve. At the end of your first appointment, your counselor will schedule their next appointment with you (or they may ask you to use their unique scheduling link, if you can’t schedule at that time).