Fort Hays State University offers personal and academic counseling services for students and faculty through The Kelly Center. Counseling services provided at The Kelly Center, are offered free of charge and confidential. Personal issues such as anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, depression and grief can be addressed. Students and faculty may receive as many free sessions as needed. Appointments can be scheduled in advance, and same day services can be accommodated. In the event of a crisis, issues will be dealt with immediately. Counselors at The Kelly Center also provides support with academic challenges. Students that are having a hard time adjusting to college life, or struggling to find balance between their personal and academic life, are encouraged to seek support. Academic counseling and free tutoring for general education courses are offered. Counselor’s can assist students with study tips and strategies, effective time management techniques, and a plan of action on proper note-taking and college level reading. Methods on how to approach issues with test anxiety and how to effectively prepare for exams are suggested. For individuals struggling with drugs and alcohol, certified counselor’s can help navigate through these issues with substance abuse counseling. Friends and family members that are concerned about a student who abuses drugs and alcohol, can also seek assistance from The Kelly Center. Parents of students may refer their child to The Kelly Center to seek counsel, however; to protect the confidentiality of the student, no information will be shared regarding private counseling sessions. To further help students with their academics, The Kelly Center offers free workshops that assist with all aspects of student life. Workshop topics include stress management, job interview tips, and test taking skills. The Kelly Center has mental health screenings available. These screenings can be accessed on the Fort Hays State University website, under The Kelly Center tab. These screenings are not
