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Wellness Center Informed Consent

Eligibility and Service Limits

The Wellness Center provides solution-focused counseling services for CCS students (“clients”) who are currently attending full-time or part-time. The services you receive at the Wellness Center are based on a determination of your needs and goals.

Our Counselors/ Fees

The personal counselors at the Wellness Center are Licensed Mental Health Providers, licensed by the State of Michigan. They have at least a master’s degree in counseling, social work, or psychology. The counselors will provide you additional information regarding their training and counseling methods and philosophies at the start of the counseling relationship. There are no fees charged to registered CCS students for counseling services.

Referrals

The personal counselors generally provide solution-focused counseling services. Our counseling is a way to assist clients through personal difficulties that may affect or hinder their academic performance at CCS. Services provided by the personal counselors are not intended to include crisis or long-term counseling needs, or diagnose or treat serious and/or persistent mental illness or mental disorders. Should your needs or presenting issues require services that the Wellness Center does not provide, you will be referred to another agency or treatment provider that can meet your needs. CCS personal counselors will assist the client in finding an appropriate professional or organization that may specialize in the issues presented by the client. These professionals are not paid by or employed by CCS. A referral does not represent an endorsement or formal relationship between the referral source and CCS.

All referrals are at the discretion of CCS and are voluntary on the part of the client.

Confidentiality

The personal counselors adhere to Federal and State laws and professional ethical standards. Counseling records are confidential, maintained and stored in secured cabinets with access restricted to personal counseling staff, and may only be released when mandated by a court or authorized by your signature (or that of your legal representative), with some exceptions. We are legally required to disclose information in some situations to protect people from harm, even though that requires revealing some information about a client’s treatment. The following situations are exceptions to confidentiality:

  • If we believe that a client is threatening serious harm to another person, we are required to take protective actions, which may include but is not limited to, appropriate CCS personnel, notifying the potential victim, notifying the police, or seeking appropriate intervention.
  • If a client threatens to hurt him/herself, we may be required to contact others who can help provide protection from harm.
  • If we learn from first-hand knowledge that a child or incapacitated adult is being abused, we may be required to file a report with an appropriate agency.
  • If your records are requested by a proper subpoena or court order, we may be required to turn your records over to the court.
  • In addition, confidential counseling information may be disclosed where necessary for administrative supervision, clinical supervision, consultation, or other internal administrative functions – such as the Student Concerns Committee. Counselors reserve the right to verify attendance in counseling when there is a referral initiated by an administrator, faculty or staff.

A copy of the Office of Student Affairs’ Notice of Privacy Practices is attached. Please review it carefully.

Risks and Benefits of Counseling

There is a possibility of benefits and risks when participating in counseling. The risks may involve the remembering of unpleasant events and may arouse strong emotional feelings. Counseling may also impact relationships with significant others. The benefits of counseling may be an improved ability to relate with others; a clearer understanding of self, values, goals; increased academic productivity; and ability to deal with everyday stress. You and your personal counselor will work together to determine the pace and form of treatment so as to minimize the risks while maximizing the benefits of counseling.

Location, Hours, and Emergencies

The personal counselors are available in the Wellness Center, second floor Yamasaki Building Monday – Friday from 8:30am – 4:30pm. The mailing address for the wellness center is: 201 E. Kirby, Detroit, MI 48202.

For after-hour emergencies you may contact the Wayne State University Psychology Clinic’s 24-hour crisis line at 313-224-7000, National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255, or go to the nearest hospital emergency room.

E-mail

With respect to electronic mail (e-mail), be cautioned that e-mail is not a confidential means of communication. Furthermore, the Office of Student Affairs cannot ensure that e-mail messages will be received or responded to if the personal counselor is not available. E-mail is not the appropriate way to communicate confidential, urgent or emergency information

Appointments

Student Affairs professional staff, for the purposes of scheduling and managing appointment times, do have access to the personal counselors electronic calendars. Only the student’s name, phone number and date/time are included in this information. All Student Affairs professional staff adheres to protecting each student’s confidentiality per their signed confidentiality agreement form.

If you are unable to keep a counseling appointment, please call 313-664-7879 to cancel 24 hours in advance or as soon as possible. If your personal counselor cannot keep an appointment with you, you will be contacted by the Office of Affairs or another personal counselor from the wellness center to reschedule your appointment. If you do not show for a scheduled appointment and do not contact your personal counselor for a follow-up appointment within 30 days, your file will be closed. You can reopen your file at any time by contacting one of the personal counselors or the Office of Student Affairs to schedule an appointment. If you are chronically late or do not attend your scheduled appointments your eligibility for personal counseling services may be revoked.

Contacting You

In the event that the staff at the Office of Student Affairs needs to contact you, please provide a phone number and email address where you wish to be reached, and whether you authorize the Office of Affairs to leave messages.

Informed Consent

Students with Disabilities

The transition to college can be very confusing and it helps to take advantage of all the resources available to you. If you have a disability, it may be in your best interest to communicate this.

All students are encouraged to disclose disabilities that they feel may affect their academic success. We want you to succeed, and our ability to offer you the best education is made possible if you are receiving the appropriate assistance.

The Americans with Disabilities Act in conjunction with section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act are Federal laws that protect people with disabilities, both life-long as well as short-term disabilities.

Students identified as having any type of disability are entitled and encouraged to request accommodations.

Requesting Accommodations

As the student you will need to:

Contact the Dean of Students, Dan Long at 313.664.7675 or Email to discuss.

Students requesting accommodations must provide documentation substantiating their disability. This documentation may be either through the Disability Verification Form or by providing a letter from a treating doctor or mental health profession that includes the information outlined by the Disability Verification Form . It is important that whichever form of documentation you provide to the College include recommended accommodations that are related to the symptoms of your disability.

CCS will then:

  • Review your request for accommodations with you
    Take appropriate measures to provide approved accommodations
  • Information disclosed to CCS regarding disabilities will not be shared with anyone except CCS staff who will assist in meeting your accommodation needs. You will be notified prior to the sharing of any information regarding your disability.
  • You are encouraged to self-disclose your disability if you feel it will affect your academic performance. This should be done before the start of each term. You may choose to disclose at anytime during the semester but remember – retroactive accommodations cannot be made after an assignment is due or an exam has been taken. Disabilities accommodations are not meant to guarantee academic success at the College but are meant to provide equal access to educational opportunities to all individuals regardless of disabilities.

Student Government

The purpose of Student Government is to provide a student voice on campus. Student Government seeks to effect positive change within the institution and to provide a platform for ideas, debate and change that reflect the student body. Student Government works to ensure that campus programs and resources are used properly and facilitate relations/communication between students and administrators. Another goal of Student Government is to develop a sense of community on campus. Student Government welcomes ideas and suggestions from all CCS students. Contact person: Director of Student Life, 313-664-7676.

Student Accident Insurance

All registered degree-seeking and non-matriculating students are automatically enrolled in the accident insurance policy offered through Student Assurance Services. The student insurance plan is active from the beginning of the semester in which the student is registered. Students enrolled in the Fall semester pay a rate of $30 and are covered Fall, Winter and Summer semesters. Students enrolling for the Winter semester pay a discounted premium of $20 due to the shorter activity of the plan (effective for Winter and Summer semesters). Students enrolled for any Summer term and not enrolled in an immediately preceding Fall or Winter term pay a rate of $11 and are covered for the Summer term only. Each student is covered 24 hours a day, for on-and off-campus accidents. The policy covers up to $10,000 per accident for necessary medical, hospital and emergency services and dental accident coverage up to $500 per accident with no deductibles.

The plan functions as follows: When the insured requires treatment, because of accidental bodily injury incurred while the policy is in force, by a licensed physician or registered nurse or needs hospital care or ambulance service, the company will pay the expenses actually incurred to a maximum of $10,000. Benefits for dental injuries are limited to $500 for repair and/or replacement of sound and natural teeth. See the insurance brochure in the Office of Student Affairs for more detailed information regarding coverage and claim procedures.

In Case of an Accident

To receive treatment: Present your proof of insurance card to the emergency room or outpatient facility providing treatment.

To place claims: Pick up claim forms from the Office of Student Affairs or online through BlackBoard shortly after the accident/treatment. You must have a doctor’s report to submit with the claim. Instructions for filing claims are on the form. To check the status of your filed claim call the Claims Office at 1.800.328.2739.

If you get hurt while working as a work study student

  • Report the injury/accident to Campus Safety to fill out a report.
  • If medical attention is required, you must go to Concentra Medical Center located at 2151 E. Jefferson, Detroit, MI 48207 with an authorization form from Campus Safety.
  • All follow-up care must be done at Concentra Medical Center.
  • If injury is life threatening, call 911 or go to the nearest hospital.

Additional sickness and major medical insurance is available through the College for students and their spouses and dependents. For claim forms, more information on the accident insurance policy or additional sickness or major medical insurance enrollment information, contact the Director of Student Life in The Office of Student Affairs, located on the second floor of the Yamasaki building or call 313.664.7676.

Student Programs and Activities

The Office of Student Affairs coordinates a number of student programs throughout the academic year, including film festivals, socials, music groups, guest speakers, educational programs, orientation, graduation and much more. For information on particular program schedules, check the bulletin boards or visit the Office of Student Affairs. If you have an idea for a student activity, please stop by the Office of Student Affairs and offer your suggestions.

Student Health Insurance

All registered non-matriculating and degree-seeking students are automatically enrolled in the College’s accident insurance as part of the registration process. This insurance plan is active from the beginning of the semester in which the student is registered. Students who enroll in the fall semester pay a rate that covers them for the fall, winter and summer semesters. Students enrolling in the winter semester pay a discounted rate and are covered for the winter and summer semesters. Students who enroll in the summer semester pay a discounted rate and are covered for the summer semester. This insurance provides 24-hour-a-day coverage for accidents that occur on and off campus. The College assumes no responsibility for student medical or hospital expenses. The policy is required for enrollment at CCS, whether or not a student has other coverage.

All students are urged to carry medical hospitalization insurance. The College offers voluntary sickness and major medical insurance to students, their spouses and dependents at their cost. International students are automatically enrolled in this policy.

Safety in Studio Areas

Toxic materials, toxic vapors and gasses and dangerous machinery are among the potential health hazards encountered by the studio artist. Students are urged to (1) familiarize themselves with possible health hazards in the areas in which they are working and (2) utilize all available techniques and equipment to minimize hazards. In some areas the use of respirators or safety goggles is required by CCS.

Pregnant women, persons with respiratory problems and persons placed under physical restrictions by their physicians must make their condition known to instructors as soon as courses begin or at the onset of their condition. If for some reason, you are having difficulties with an instructor regarding your health status, discuss the issue with your Department Chair or the Dean of Undergraduate Studies.

Student Organizations

A variety of activities are generated by interested groups of students in coordination with the Office of Student Affairs. Students are also encouraged to form new clubs and organizations. Check bulletin boards for information on student organization activities and meetings. Current student organizations range from academically related groups to social organizations to special interest groups.

Students who are interested in forming a new group are encouraged to do so. To start a group you need to fill out a Student Organization Application form in the Office of Student Affairs. You need to have at least four members and an advisor. The advisor may either be a faculty member or an administrator who is familiar with the type of group created and its needs. Once the group is registered with the Office of Student Affairs, you will be able to reserve meeting space, request funding and gain other assistance from the Office of Student Affairs.

Student Advocate

The Student Advocate position was created to provide students a consistent, centralized point of contact for questions, concerns and/or problems they may be experiencing on campus. The position is not intended to eliminate standard office and academic procedures elsewhere on campus, more to provide a supplemental resource for students. The Student Advocate’s primary rule is to ensure that policies are enforced fairly and that students are fully informed of what is being done and why.

The Student Advocate will:

  • Assist students in accomplishing the expeditious resolution of their problems and concerns.
  • Provide confidential and informal assistance to students.
  • Advocate for fairness.
  • Act as a source of information and referral.

Many of the student concerns that are anticipated being heard by the Student Advocate are listed below. Examples of student concerns brought to the attention of the Student Advocate include:

Facility issues:

  • Environmental safety issues within classrooms/labs
  • Campus safety
  • A problem with a particular faculty or staff member
  • Office hours not accommodating to student needs

Student-to-student issues:

  • Harassment
  • Vandalism of work
  • Suspicion of theft

Financial issues:

  • Questions or concerns about College policies
  • Personal issues or concerns (may or may not directly relate to the College)
  • Academic issues or concerns

Americans With Disabilities Act

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is meant to provide fair and equitable treatment of the disabled through non-discriminatory practices and reasonable accommodations.

The ADA protects people who are disabled – defined as anyone with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities.  The law protects both job applicants and employees.

CCS supports and follows the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Michigan law, as stated in the law. It is CCS’s policy not to discriminate against any qualified employee or applicant with regard to any terms or conditions of employment because of such individual’s disability or perceived disability so long as the employee can perform the essential functions of the job.  In addition, CCS provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with a disability in accordance with the ADA and other applicable laws, except where such an accommodation is unreasonable or would create an undue hardship on CCS.  Reasonable accommodation may also be provided to pregnant employees, even where they do not qualify as disabled under the ADA or state law.

Employees with a disability who believe they need a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of their job should contact Human Resources.  Requests for accommodation should be made as soon as possible after the need is known.  Under Michigan law, the request for reasonable accommodation must be made in writing within 182 days of knowing of the need for such accommodation.

Employees who believe they or another employee have been treated in violation of this policy should follow the reporting procedure set forth above in the College’s Policy on Equal Opportunity, Discrimination and Harassment.