Halifax Community College’s counseling team provides an array of services to support students in academic, career, and personal realms. Our skilled counselors aim to facilitate students’ academic success by fostering their awareness of available educational benefits, self-understanding, and familiarization with both college and community resources.
Whether you are a prospective or a current student, we encourage you to take advantage of our counseling services, which are designed to help them achieve their academic goals and succeed in life.
The following services are offered to you throughout your time as a HCC student:
If you are seeking academic support, we can help you with study skills, time management, and test-taking strategies.
Our personal counseling services provide support for students who are facing personal challenges, including stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues.
Career counseling services are available for students who are exploring their career options or seeking guidance on job search strategies.
We offer community resource referrals to connect students with additional support services in the community.
Halifax Community College is firmly committed to providing students with disabilities with equal opportunities to engage in all of the institution’s academic programs. Consistent with the provisions of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act, eligible students approved by HCC Disability Services will be granted reasonable accommodations to ensure that they have access to all programs and activities.
We believe that equal access to academic programs is a fundamental right for all students, and our commitment to this principle is unwavering. We recognize that students with disabilities may require unique accommodations to ensure that they can fully participate in academic programs, and we are committed to working with eligible students to provide them with the support they need to succeed.
Our Disability Services team is well-equipped to provide students with the necessary accommodations, and they are available to answer any questions or concerns that eligible students may have. We encourage students with disabilities to contact Disability Services as early as possible to ensure that accommodations can be made in a timely and efficient manner.
Click here to obtain Disability Eligibility Forms.
In summary, Halifax Community College is committed to providing equal access to academic programs for all students, and we are dedicated to working with eligible students to provide them with the support they need to succeed.
Note: Accommodations will be determined by the documentation presented to the Disability Counselor and in consultation with the student. Students are encouraged to submit the supporting documentation at least 30 days before the semester begins.
Students do not need a referral to receive counseling services from the Counseling and Career Center. However, we encourage faculty/staff members or friends to make a referral if they believe that a student/friend could benefit from general counseling services or if a student/friend is experiencing stress.
To make a referral complete the Counseling and Career Center Referral Form.
Due to confidentiality reasons, counseling staff can not provide any feedback or information about the outcome of the referral, to the faculty/staff member or friend, without written consent from the student.
The Counseling and Career Center’s Office hours are Monday through Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and on Fridays 9:00-2:00.
To schedule an appointment, students may call 252-536-7202, or book using the following link: Schedule An Appointment
Barbara Williams Plum, Director of Counseling and Career Services
Building: 300, Suite 323, Room 325
Telephone Number: 252-536-7207
Email Address: [email protected]
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