Resources for Faculty & Staff

As a New Mexico State University faculty or staff member, you will at some time encounter a student in distress. Your role as helper is not only valuable, but crucial. Often you will be able to respond effectively to the student's needs; however, there will be occasions when you will want to refer the student to someone for assistance. This information is designed to help you recognize the signs of distress and to provide the basic knowledge and skills necessary to intervene effectively.

For a listing of referral sources, please contact the current student handbook. Should you need additional help, the Counseling Center is prepared to respond. A professional staff member will be happy to consult with you about ways through which you might help the student or make an appropriate referral. Also, we can provide trainings for your department on how to effectively handle students in distress. Finally, you may refer to additional resources on our Crisis Services page.

The Center is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The phone number is 646-2731 and email: counsel@nmsu.edu.

Counseling Resources for Faculty and Staff

Although the Counseling Center does not offer counseling services to staff or faculty, there are still services available to you through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). The NMSU EAP provides confidential counseling for faculty and staff experiencing personal and work related issues affecting their job performance.

For more information, visit the Employee Assistance Program website, or contact EAP at 646-6603 or 646-6600.