Counseling Services is open to any student wishing to discuss problems or situations that affect college life. Counseling Services is located in the same building as Health Services, but is a separate department and maintains separate, confidential records. Appointments with Counseling Services can be made through the Health Services receptionist (207-859-4460) on weekdays or you may book your own appointment with a counselor, please go to the myColby portal, select the "Counseling Services" tab.  You will see a list of appointments, click on one that has "Reserve It".  Appointments will be made available for a week in advance, so check back daily to see new openings if you don't see a convenient time. One of the College’s counselors (Patti Newmen, Jan Munroe, or Jing Ye) is on call 24 hours a day during the school year for emergencies. For after-hours and emergency situations, students should contact either the health center at 207-859-4460 or Security at 207-859-5911 (emergencies).

Examples of problems for which students might request consultation include, but are not limited to: concerns about academics, friends, family; body image and eating concerns; sexual orientation; depression; issues of diversity and color; stress; relationship issues; dealing with death and dying; anxiety and panic; alcohol and other drug concerns.