Your Wellbeing Matters: Counseling Services at PC

We understand that personal wellbeing is fundamental to academic success. Our Counseling Services provides confidential, professional support to help students navigate challenges and develop healthy coping strategies.

Staffed by licensed mental health professionals specializing in college student concerns, we offer individual counseling and group therapy on an as needed basis.

Services Available

As a full-time PC student, you can access counseling services at no cost. Individual therapy is offered throughout the week and group therapy is available on an as needed basis.

How We Can Help

Counselors may:

  • Meet you in person at the Counseling Center or provide you with a virtual session.
  • Offer support over the phone to address your concerns.
  • Guide you to local community resources.
  • Share educational information to enhance your well-being.

Hours Available

Mondays: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesdays through Fridays: 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

For emergencies outside weekday hours: Please call 911 or go to your local emergency room.

Important Note: Off-campus referrals, acute emergencies, or long-term therapy needs are the financial responsibility of the student or their family.

Your well-being matters, and we’re here to help you thrive.

On-Campus Individual Counseling

You can meet one-on-one with a licensed mental health counselor during weekdays. While students typically have sessions every other week, we provide flexibility based on your needs:

  • Session frequency and length are tailored to your situation
  • More frequent appointments are available during personal crises
  • Your counselor will assess your specific needs throughout treatment
  • If more intensive support is required, your counselor may connect you with appropriate off-campus resources

Our goal is to provide the right level of care for your specific situation.

Location: Alumni House, 506 South Broad Street, Clinton, SC 29325
Hours: Monday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday through Friday 8:30 – 6:00
Phone number: 864-833-8263

Virtual Counseling

Virtual counseling is available for students who:

  • Are not currently on campus
  • Prefer online counseling sessions
  • May be in quarantine or isolation

To schedule a virtual counseling appointment, please call 864-833-8263.

We’re committed to making mental health support accessible in whatever format works best for you.

On-Campus and Virtual Group Counseling

Group and virtual counseling sessions are offered when feasible. The types of groups conducted are based on each student’s issues or needs. Most group sessions meet weekly and are coordinated around students’ academic schedules.

Throughout the semester, group counseling sessions can be offered on an as-needed basis. Topics addressed typically include those such as:

  • alcohol awareness
  • anxiety
  • positive body image
  • disordered eating
  • grief
  • mental health awareness
  • suicide prevention

Off-Campus Counseling for Chemical Abuse or Dependency

If you’re struggling with chemical abuse or dependency, help is available nearby at The GateWay Counseling Center, just five minutes from campus. They offer flexible services designed around your needs, with assessments available by appointment.

While there is a cost for these services (which is your or your family’s responsibility), the center understands financial concerns and offers interest-free payment plans to make treatment more accessible.

Your recovery journey is important, and The GateWay Counseling Center is ready to support you every step of the way.

For an assessment appointment, call 833-6500 or visit the Gateway Counseling Center website to learn more.

Urgent and Emergency Counseling After Hours and On Weekends

If you have an emergency outside our regular hours (weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) or any time during the weekend, please:

  • Call 911
  • Contact Presbyterian College Campus Police at 864-833-8911
  • Go to the Emergency Room at Laurens County Hospital (located just eight miles from campus)

Your safety is our priority. Don’t hesitate to use these resources in case of emergency.

22725 Hwy. 76 East
Clinton, SC 29325
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Make an Appointment

To make an appointment with our counseling services, you have several options:

For After-Hours Emergencies:

  • Call Campus Police: 864-833-8911
  • Call Emergency Services: 911
  • Visit: Emergency Department of Laurens County Hospital

We’re here to make accessing mental health support as straightforward as possible.