Counseling

Call 988 for anyone experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis or any other emotional distress. Help is available 24/7.

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Welcome!

Here you’ll find info on our counseling services and other mental health and wellness resources. The DCC Counseling Center staff are thoughtful and dedicated professionals who can provide support and help you develop skills that will serve you beyond the classroom.

If you’re looking for longer-term therapy, a specialist, or just prefer to be seen off-campus, visit our Resources page for guidance on how to find a therapist not affiliated with the College. If you’re in Dutchess County and need to speak with a licensed counselor immediately, please call the 24-hour Dutchess County Helpline at (845) 485-9700. If you’re outside of Dutchess County and are having a mental health emergency, call 988 to be connected to your local mental health crisis unit.

 

Schedule an Appointment

Meet one-on-one with a licensed counselor on campus. Our services are free. To set up an appointment, call (845) 431-8040 or email counselingcenter@sunydutchess.edu. The Counseling Center is located in the Student Services Center, Room 303. Please note that our email is not monitored on weekends or after 5 on weekdays.

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Privacy & Confidentiality

We are committed to protecting student privacy and confidentiality. All information shared with counselors is kept confidential. Learn more about what we offer.

Workshops & Events

Stress less. Breathe better. Learn about addiction. Or do yoga with baby goats. See what workshops, wellness events, and classes you can take to improve your state of mind.

Emergency & After-Hours Help

It's after office hours and you need help, emergency or otherwise. See what you can do and who you can call.

Mental Health Resources

As a DCC student, you have access to free in-person counseling. We offer short-term individual and group counseling as well as referrals to additional programming.

Meet our Staff

Meet our caring and professional staff members.

Mental Health Awareness Hub

DCC is a JED Campus. Supported by the JED Foundation, we belong to a nationwide network of higher ed institutions committed to supporting student mental health.

 

What Therapy is Really Like

Worried about therapy? Have you heard that all therapists will do is dole out cliches and prescriptions? Or worse...reveal your confidential information? No, we won't do that. But check out these videos and learn more about what therapy is really like at DCC.

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Contact Us

Counseling Services

Student Services Center, Room 303

Phone: (845) 431-8040

53 Pendell Road
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

24/7 CRISIS SERVICES