Wellness Center
Contact Information
Office of Student Health Services
9:30am - 4:30pm
Note: We follow the University’s academic calendar and are closed when school is not in session.
Dr. Rhoda Donat-Flowers
(On-site Provider in Wellness Center)
M-W: 9am - 2pm
Thurs-Fri: 9am-2pm (By appointment)
Liz Zappile, MA, LPC, NCC, MT-BC
M-F: 10am-5pm
Maryum Raheem, MA, LAC
M-W: 3pm-8pm
Our mission is to support and enhance the psychosocial well-being and development of all students. We provide culturally competent counseling services that foster the mental health of students, nurture their success, and support the campus community.
We offer free and confidential services, such as individual counseling, group counseling, crisis intervention, referrals to community providers, resources, and outreach programs.
Counseling appointments are conducted in person or via telehealth using a secure platform.
How can the counseling services team help you?
- Individual counseling
- Group counseling
- Support groups
- Referrals to virtual and local mental health providers
- Consultations
- Presentations and workshops
- Mental health screenings
- Crisis intervention
- Resources
- Educational games and events
- Mental health advocacy
Frequently Asked Questions
Once you schedule your intake appointment, you will be sent a link to fill out intake forms. Please complete these forms prior to your appointment.
During your first visit, we collaborate to develop a plan that will be most helpful for you. This could be: individual therapy: usually meeting for 5-7 sessions, for 45-50 minutes; or referral for specialized therapy in the community or medication evaluation.
If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis and thinking about or planning
suicide, please come to the Wellness Center (Founders Hall) during office hours, or
call our office (973) 290-4134. You may also call 911 or go to your closest emergency
room.
In case of psychiatric emergency after hours and you live on campus, please contact
the 24 hour Residence Life duty phone: (973) 985-7394. Otherwise, call 911 or go to
your closest emergency room.
Crisis Hotlines:
- Morristown Medical Center crisis hotline: (973) 540-0100
- National Suicide Hotline: (800) 273-TALK (8255)
- Crisis Textline: text START to 741-741
crisistextline.org - NJ Hopeline: (855) 654-6735
njhopeline.com - 2nd Floor: youth helpline: (888) 222-2228
2ndfloor.org - LGBTQ Trevor Lifeline: (866) 488-7386
thetrevorproject.org - Trevor Text: text START to 678-678
- Trevor Chat: thetrevorproject.org/get-help
- Sexual Assault Hotline: (800) 656-HOPE (4673)
rainn.org
No! All your personal information is kept private and secure if you are over 18. The only circumstance where a counselor would share your information would be if you are in imminent harm to yourself, others, or property.
No! All counseling services are 100% free. This includes in-person and virtual services on the Uwill program. We do not require insurance or bill insurance to see you.
Yes, we typically recommend a minimum of 5 sessions to see progress toward your goals, and a limit of 12 sessions per semester. If you believe you will need more sessions than what we offer in a semester, we recommend you use the Uwill virtual program, or speak to a SEU counselor to find referrals for off-campus therapists.
Our counselors offer free 10 minute consultations to determine if counseling is a good fit for you. We also have a free mental health assessment on our website to help you determine if your mental health is of concern.