Counseling Services

Welcome to Counseling Services at Bard College

We understand that these tumultuous times will require innovative, daring, and creative approaches for all of our students, in particular those most affected by COVID, systemic racism and who identify as LGBTQ and BIPOC. Our counselors are well trained in working with students of all identities. The principles of Trauma Informed Care, and working with issues related to racism, identity, and our connection with each other will guide us this year. We will be offering a range of programs including Zoom workshops, groups and presentations, in-person socially-distanced events, recorded meditations and talks to calm the nervous system in any time zone, teletherapy, and help in locating support and services in all parts of the world. There are many projects in the works and we will be posting them to our website as details are confirmed.

Students who are interested in speaking with a Bard counselor or learning more about our services, will go to the Appointments page and submit a Counseling Request form, as well as a Phone and Video Informed Consent form. Once these confidential forms are submitted, a counselor will be in touch within two business days to set up a time to talk.

Please note: Due to regulations in some areas of the U.S. and abroad, we may not be able to provide ongoing counseling to students who are currently located outside New York State. We can discuss that with you when you submit your confidential request forms. If that is the case, we will offer you options and help connect you with local mental health resources in your area.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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Our Mission

Our mission is to provide high quality mental health services, referrals and educational programming to foster the intellectual, emotional and personal-social development of all students. We are dedicated to meeting the challenges of a complex world responsibly, actively, and imaginatively. We are committed to inclusive excellence and the promotion of social justice. We appreciate and honor the rich diversity of the institution and work with all students with compassion, respect and dignity.

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What We Do

We also serve as a referral source for students to regional experts in areas such as psychological testing, eating disorder programs, addiction services, long term therapy and psychiatric services. Our counselors are highly experienced, licensed professionals, each of whom brings specific areas of expertise, experience and passion to our community. We welcome and work closely with students who identify as BIPOC and LGBTQ. We are members of and participate with several College Counseling organizations, including CCNY and AUCCCD, and are a founding member of the Hudson Valley College Counseling Forum. Please contact us via email (counselingservice@bard.edu) or by phone (845-758-7433) should you want to speak with us about our services, or if you have an idea of something that you would like to see offered by our department. To meet with a counselor, see our Appointments page for all our options.

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Contact Us

Phone: 845-758-7433
Fax: 845-758-7437
counselingservice@bard.edu
Emergencies: call ext. 7777

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Location and Office Hours

Location: Robbins House Annex
Fall 2020 Counseling Service Hours:
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday
Let’s Talk

Let's Talk has been suspended until further notice.

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