Counseling Services

Columbia College: Counseling Services

Counseling Services provides confidential counseling free of charge to assist students with personal, developmental or psychological concerns related to their academic progress and/or personal growth. Counseling is short-term and solution-focused. Our office also provides consultation and referral to community resources.

How to Contact Us

Counseling Services is located in Student Affairs on the 2nd floor of the Atkins-Holman Student Commons.

Office hours:

8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Monday - Friday  
Phone: (573) 875-7423

To make an appointment, call and leave your name and number on our confidential voicemail. Calls are generally returned on or before the following business day.

Other Resources

Veterans Affairs Suicide Hotline
1-800-273-8255 and press “1” to reach the VA hotline

The Trevor Lifeline (crisis and suicide prevention for LGBTQ youth)
1-866-488-7386

Disaster Distress Helpline sponsored by SAMHSA
(Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
1-800-985-5990

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Videos: Our Stories

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Get the Facts/Anonymous Self-evaluator

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