Referring Someone Else for Counseling

Some suggestions for knowing when and how to make a referral to counseling are given in the publications below. Briefly, staff members at Counseling and Psychological Services (732-932-7884) are happy to have students referred to us for counseling. We are always available to consult about whether a referral is necessary, what might be the best place to refer someone, and ideas for how to present referral to them. We may be able to help with off-campus referrals if contacted about someone who is not a student.

If someone you want to refer has a question about our services, you might refer him or her to this web site to get a general idea. However, if he or she remains unsure if counseling is needed, you may encourage them to come in for the introductory interview to get a better sense of what it is like.

Psychologically troubled students: A referral guide for faculty and staff

Some DOs and DON'Ts in Reaching Out to Someone Who May Have an Eating Disorder

For comments on this web-site, contact Mark J. Forest, Ph.D. or call 732-932-3966.

This page last updated: June 27, 2007.

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