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Psychological Services
2nd Floor, Building 2, Room 2206 (next to the Health Center)

Welcome to Psychological Services and Personal Counseling of Skyline College

Psychological Services offers brief confidential individual counseling, crisis intervention, mental health and substance abuse assessments, and community referrals.

The goal of counseling is to support students in identifying and managing personal concerns, learn more about themselves and make positive life changes. Talking about issues and concerns in a safe and confidential environment can enable students to become more successful in college and life. Benefits of counseling include relief from distressing symptoms; improved emotional health; the acquisition of new approaches to problem solving and decision making; more satisfying interpersonal relationships; and increased insight and understanding of thoughts, feelings and behaviors.

The Psychological Services Office is staffed by licensed mental health professionals. Psychological Services is open to all currently enrolled Skyline College students and is free of charge. Referral information for longer term counseling is also provided.

If You Are in Crisis:

Certain situations require immediate attention. If you are having suicidal feelings, or having difficulty controlling the urge to hurt yourself, or anyone else, you need to deal with this NOW. Psychological Services, available during the regular academic year, are not equipped to handle 24-hour emergencies. For emergencies or urgent needs outside the Psychological Services regular business hours, the following agencies will connect you with someone who can evaluate your situation now and ensure that you are safe.

For life-threatening situations: 911

San Mateo County Psychiatric Emergency Services: 650-573-2662

San Francisco County Psychiatric Emergency Services: 415-206-8125

Santa Clara County Emergency Psychiatric Services: 800-704-0900

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255(TALK)

Appointments: Counselors are available for appointments during the hours below. You may call the Health Center, a counselor, or DSPS to schedule an appointment.

Health Center: 650-738-4270

• The Health Center phone is available from 8am to 4pm. to make a personal Counseling appointment.
• If there is no answer, please do not leave a message. Call back later or call one of the numbers below.

Psychological Services:

• You may call one of the personal counselors listed below to schedule an appointment.
• The personal counselors do not answer their phones while in session with a student, or off campus. Please leave a message and a counselor will return your call as soon as possible.

Beverly Muse, MFT 650-738-4459
Liz Llamas, MFT 650-738-4351

DSPS: 650-738-4280

• The DSPS phone is available from 8am to 4 pm Monday thru Thursday and 8am to noon on Fridays to make a personal counseling appointment.
• If there is no answer, it is ok to leave a message and someone will get back to you as soon as possible.

Psychological Services Hours:

Monday	8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Tuesday	10:30 am - 6:00pm
Wednesday	8:30 am - 6:30 pm
Thursday	10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Friday	9:00 am – 12:00 noon

Closed weekends

Drop-In Counseling: Drop-in counseling is available, without an appointment, on Mondays & Tuesdays from noon-1:00pm, in room 2206. Please take a seat in the academic counseling area, and wait for a personal counselor. If drop-in is full for the day, a sign indicating such will be placed on the office door, room 2206.

Confidentiality

All information revealed in the course of your counseling, including the fact that you are seeking counseling, is confidential and will not be disclosed except upon your written request, or as provided by law. California law specifies that there are conditions under which confidentiality is suspended:

 

1. If the counselor is ordered by the court to testify or release records.
2. If you are the victim or perpetrator of child abuse, your counselor is required to report this to the appropriate authorities.
3. If you are the victim or perpetrator of dependent adult or elder abuse, your counselor is required to report this to the appropriate authorities.
4. If you threaten to harm yourself or someone else, your counselor may be required to call the police, warn the potential victim and/or take other reasonable steps to prevent the harm.

Events: Psychological Services hosts screenings and workshops each semester. Flyers with upcoming events are posted outside of room 2206.

Online Resources:

ULifeLine.org is an online resource for college students with information about protecting your emotional health and what to do if you or friends are struggling with mental health issues.

www.nami.org National Alliance on Mental Illness

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