Cottey College counseling services is committed to fostering the growth and development of Cottey students. By providing mental health services in a safe, supportive, and confidential environment, the counseling staff strives to help students acquire the skills, attitudes, and insights that will enable them to meet the challenges of life both personally and in an academic community. The counseling staff encourages personal, campus, and community responsibility, and promotes the wellness of the whole student - emotional, social, spiritual, intellectual, physical, environmental, and occupational. Counseling sessions at Cottey support diversity and inclusivity and are a safe zone for all students and include both in-person and telecounseling options.
The counseling office partners with Uwill, a 24/7 online mental health platform, to provide additional support and resources for students. These services include access to a crisis intervention line, mental health tools, and counseling sessions with licensed professionals.
The Peer Empowerment Program (PEP) consists of carefully selected and trained second-, third-, and fourth-year students who volunteer to support their peers. Peer Empowerment members provide a listening ear, assist students in sorting through concerns, and offer referrals when appropriate. While peer listeners do not give direct advice, they help students explore options and make informed decisions. All peer interactions are private and confidential, and peer listeners are supervised by the director of health and counseling services.