Counseling Services
Mission Statement
Notre Dame de Namur University strives to foster those qualities in its students which will enable them to develop their intellects, enrich their personal lives and enhance their abilities to serve society.
The primary concern of Counseling Services at the Notre Dame de Namur University is to enhance the emotional well-being and the personal growth of the students. Counseling provides an opportunity to discuss with a trained professional a problem or decision a student is facing. Through the counseling process it is possible to explore ways of becoming more effective in personal relationships, to increase self-understanding and acceptance, to gain support during emotional crises and clarify short- and long-range personal goals.
Services Available
Counseling is available to all students and can be of help in dealing with personal problems:
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Confidentiality
Counseling is offered in an atmosphere of support and understanding. The counselors will listen, help clarify personal concerns, identify goals and strategies for changes and provide support throughout the process.
Counseling sessions are confidential to ensure that students fell free to talk about anything that is of concern. No information is released without the student's consent or request.
Location
The Counseling Center is located in the Oaks Complex (near the swimming pool).
Hours / Appointments
Monday thru Friday, 10 am - 4pm
There are drop-in times available as well as scheduled counseling sessions.
To schedule appointments or leave messages call 650-508-3578.
Staff
Dennis Dow, Ph.D., Director, is a licensed Marriage, Family and Child Therapist.
Edna Esnil, Psy.D., Psychologist and Director of Training.
Staff also includes Doctoral Interns in Clinical Psychology.
Online Mental Health Self-Assessment Screening (Internet Explorer and Firefox browsers Only)
- Self-Assessment for Depression and Anxiety
Online and Other Resources
For further information on many topics of mental health, check these other college-oriented Web sites:
- Ulifeline, at ulifeline.org – developed by college students for college students
- Go Ask Alice, at www.goaskalice.columbia.edu – an in-depth Q&A site
- http://ccvillage.buffalo.edu/vpc.html-a series of virtual pamphlets addressing psychological issues.
MaryAnn Burman, MSN, RN, at Health Services is also available.
In the Event of an Emergency
In the event of an emergency and no one is available in Counseling Services, call David Mefford, Chief of Public Safety, at ext. 3502, or call 911. Listed below are other emergency numbers:
Suicide Prevention
(650) 368-6655
Parent Support Line
(888) 220-7575
Rape Trauma Services
(650) 692-7273
Alcohol and Drug Helpline
(650) 573-3950
Center for Domestic Violence Prevention
(650) 312-8515