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Greenville College strives to provide a quality educational and
personal experience for each student. The counseling program is an
important part of the mission of Greenville College to stimulate
personal, intellectual, emotional and spiritual growth and maturity.
What is the counseling program?
The counseling program at Greenville College provides counseling
services to students free of charge for a wide variety of issues and
personal concerns. Services are provided through individual counseling
sessions, group counseling and topical seminars. All services provided
to students are CONFIDENTIAL.
What does CONFIDENTIAL mean?
Confidentiality means that your involvement in counseling and the
reason for your involvement is protected within the counseling program.
Information cannot be released to school personnel, family, friends or
anyone else without your specific written authorization.
Why would I seek services in the counseling program?
People seek counseling for many reasons. But typically they come for
services when they recognize that they are not functioning fully
academically or socially. Many factors affect our functioning. Some of
those are:
· Feelings of depression
· Persistent anxiety and tension
· Conflicts with friends, family or authority
· Feeling overwhelmed and confused
· Self-destructive habits and behaviors that persist in spite of attempts to change
· Difficulty in managing anger
· Fears and insecurities that interfere with successful functioning
· Dealing with grief and loss issues
What happens when I call for help?
When you call for information or are seeking help, you will talk with a
counselor who will discretely explore the nature of your concerns over
the phone and then set up an appointment for you to meet with a
counselor as soon as possible. At your first meeting the counselor will
begin by getting some information and giving you an opportunity to
express in more detail the concerns that you have been having.
Together, you and the counselor will determine the best course of
action, including the type of service that would be most helpful. If it
is decided that you would benefit from services outside of the scope of
the counseling program, the counselor will provide the appropriate
information and referral.
Where can I call?
During both day and evening hours, call 664-6810. If you are
experiencing a crisis, and you need to speak with someone immediately,
please contact your CRE.
About the counselors at Greenville College
Two counselors are available by appointment at Greenville College for Greenville College Students:
 Nancy Gaines has
been counseling individuals and groups since 1985. She earned a
Master's Degree in Counseling from Southern Illinois University at
Edwardsville and is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. Her
field of expertise is women's issues, but is available to see anyone
with any issue.
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 George Smith has
worked in the mental health and substance abuse treatment fields for 20
years. George has a Master’s degree in Psychology from SIU,
Edwardsville. He is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. George
provides help for a wide range of problems and emotional pain,
including stress reduction and drug and alcohol problems.
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The following departments and offices reside within Student Development: Residence Life, Religious Life, Student Activities, Campus Counseling, Student Leader Development, New Student Orientation, and Retention Management. The Student Development Office is located in Lower Armington. Call (618) 664-7119 for more information.
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