Student Counseling Center

A 24/7/365 support line staffed by master's level mental health professionals is available when students feel that they would want to reach out for mental health support.

• It is staffed exclusively by master's level mental health professionals.
• Students will have access to unlimited “in-the-moment” support and can get support in figuring out next steps.
• The 24/7/365 support line can work collaboratively with on-campus resources when needed.
• Counselor support anytime, anywhere
• Available to students on or off campus in the U.S. & abroad

What is Let’s Talk? 

Let's Talk is a free drop-in service that allows Rhodes students to meet informally with a counselor from the Student Counseling Center (SCC). You do not need an appointment. Let's Talk is designed for brief consultations and is not a substitute for ongoing counseling or mental health treatment

Let's Talk may be a good option if you:

• Are unsure whether counseling is right for you.
• Want to talk through a specific concern with a counselor.
• Would like support but are not interested in ongoing counseling.
• Want to learn more about campus resources and how to access them.

Let’s Talk may not be the best option if:

• You are experiencing a mental health emergency or crisis. If you are concerned about your immediate safety or someone else's safety, call 911 or contact the SCC immediately.
• You know you are seeking ongoing counseling services.
• You need specialized services, such as psychiatric care.
• You need support before your next scheduled SCC appointment. In that case, please contact the SCC directly to discuss your options

What happens at a visit to Let's Talk? 

Let's Talk visits typically last 20-25 minutes and are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. There may be a wait, and during especially busy times, the counselor may not be able to see everyone. If that happens, students can attend another Let's Talk session later in the week. During the visit, the counselor will listen to your concerns and offer support, perspective, and recommendations for resources.

Is what I share at Let's Talk confidential?  

Conversations at Let's Talk are confidential and handled similarly to consultations with a counselor.  However, counselors may need to take action if there are concerns about safety or situations that require reporting by law or college policy.

How is Let's Talk different from counseling at the SCC? 

Counseling at the SCC involves scheduled appointments and may include ongoing sessions with a counselor. Let’s Talk is different. It is a drop-in service that offers brief, informal consultations rather than ongoing mental health treatment. Let’s Talk can help you explore concerns, learn about available resources, and decide whether counseling would be helpful for you.

I think I have a problem that would benefit from counseling, but I don't know anything about counseling. Would going to Let's Talk help me figure out what to do? 

Absolutely. The Let's Talk counselor will talk through your issue with you and help you determine the best way to get help. If you feel comfortable with the counselor, it is sometimes possible to meet with them at the SCC for scheduled appointments focused on short-term goals.

I scheduled a SCC appointment for a week from now.  Can I stop by Let's Talk in the meantime? 

If you are already working with an SCC counselor and need an earlier appointment, contact the SCC directly at 901-843-3128. If you have concerns about your counseling experience, talk with your counselor or contact the SCC to discuss available options. Let’s Talk is generally intended for students who are not currently receiving counseling services.

I called the SCC and spoke with a counselor. They recommended a referral to a therapist in Memphis. Can I go to Let's Talk instead? 

Since regular counseling visits are not available at Let's Talk, following up with the referral is a good idea. Unfortunately, the SCC cannot always provide ongoing counseling to every student who requests it. The SCC can help support students with getting connected with off-campus support for longer-term or specialized care.

I'm already connected with the SCC.  Should I use Let’s Talk? 

If you need an earlier appointment, contact SCC directly at 901-843-3128.  If you have concerns about your counseling experience, speak with your counselor or contact SCC to discuss your options.

What else do I need to know?

Although Let's Talk counselors are professionals, Let's Talk is not a substitute for psychotherapy or formal counseling and does not constitute mental health treatment. Let's Talk counselors provide informal consultations to help students with specific problems and to introduce them to what it's like to speak with a counselor. Your Let's Talk counselor can help you determine whether formal counseling at the SCC would be useful for you and, if appropriate, assist you in scheduling an appointment. 

Where and when is Let’s Talk offered?

Let's Talk begins on the week of Sept 14 and goes through the final day of classes.

In-Person Locations

Matthews Conference Room (Briggs Hall) — Thursdays, 10:00–11:00am
Pearce Conference Room (Burrow Hall) — Mondays, 3:00–4:00pm

Virtual Sessions (Rhodes Zoom Users Only)

Zoom sessions — Tuesdays, 1:00–2:00pm at https://rhodes.zoom.us/j/98798384715
Zoom sessions — Wednesdays, 2:00–3:00pm at https://rhodes.zoom.us/j/94114218189

For More Information about Let’s Talk, download our Policies and Procedures.

Let’s Talk at Rhodes is modeled after the Let’s Talk program at Cornell University.

The Rhodes College Student Counseling Center provides mental health services, engages in collaboration on wellbeing initiatives, and provides support to students who experience challenges that are emotionally overwhelming or that interfere with their ability to thrive. 

We have a team of licensed clinicians and interns who are available to meet with students for on-campus support.

Our Resources:

About the Counseling Center
Supporting Diversity
Supporting a Peer
Group Therapy and Support 
Meet our Staff
Community Resources
Training Opportunities
Follow us on Instagram!

Psychiatry Via LynxConnect

Rhodes College has partnered with AcademicLiveCare (ALC) to create LynxConnect powered by ALC to provide confidential psychiatric services to all students at no additional charge. This telehealth psychiatric service is appropriate for students who:

• Would like to meet with a psychiatric provider to discuss starting a medication
• Are currently taking a psychiatric medication* and need to transition to a new provider for medication management
• Have previously taken a psychiatric medication* and wish to obtain a new psychiatric evaluation and resume medication

*Excluding ADHD stimulants (e.g., Adderall, Concerta, Focalin, Ritalin, Vyvanse) and benzodiazepines (e.g., Klonopin, Xanax). 

 Who can use: Rhodes students who are currently enrolled in classes.

 Cost: No additional charge

 Confidentiality: This is a confidential service 

 Session Limit: 6 sessions per year

What to Expect

The psychiatrist will provide an evaluation, send any medication prescriptions to the pharmacy of the student's choice, and provide subsequent medication management at no charge to enrolled students.

A Rhodes College student can schedule their first appointment a telehealth psychiatric provider by:

• Visting the LynxConnect website at: Rhodes College ALC | Telehealth (myahpcare.com)
• Accessing the ‘Psychiatry’ link on the LynxConnect website
• Following the Telehealth User Guide on LynxConnect website. The student will need the Service Key and Coupon Code contained in the User Guide when registering for telehealth psychiatric services.  
•   Service Key/Coupon Code/Access Code: RHODES
• For support in using this resource, please see the Services User Guide or call the resource support line at 1 (866) 882-0343.

In-the-moment counseling is available 24/7 to all students wherever they are located. 
To talk to a counselor, call 1-855-850-4301. 

Benefits

Medication can provide improvement in well-being by reducing chronic depression, reducing debilitating anxiety, or improving mood stability.

Off-Campus Psychiatry 

For students who are interested in setting up in-person psychiatry appointments with off-campus providers, such as students needing prescriptions for ADHD stimulant medications, our Psychiatry Referral Guide contains local, in-person options.

If you or someone you know has need for emergency care, including thoughts of suicide and/or self-harm, and the risk seems imminent:

Call Campus Safety at 901-843-3333 (on-campus)

Call 911
or go immediately to the nearest hospital emergency room.

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, and the risk does not seem imminent:

During business hours (8:30am to 12:00pm and 1:00pm to 5:00pm, Mon-Fri): Call (901) 843-3128 or immediately come in to the Student Counseling Center in the Moore Moore Building (next to the Refectory) for a crisis session. 

After Hours or on weekends: Any Rhodes student who requires urgent or emergency counseling services outside of regular office hours can call 1-855-850-4301.

Campus Safety is also available if you or someone you care about needs assistance or crisis counseling outside regular office hours: (901) 843-3333.

Lynx Red Folder

A fast, easy way to seek mental health services

Seeking behavioral health services is easier than ever with LynxConnect. 

With LynxConnect, powered by AcademicLiveCare (ALC), all Rhodes students have access to 24/7 in the moment support, 12 virtual therapy sessions per year, and 6 virtual psychiatry sessions per academic year.

Speak to a master's level counselor 24/7 by calling 1 (855) 850-4301, or schedule a virtual appointment with a licensed psychologist, counselor, or psychiatrist to help with life's challenges by visiting https://rhodescollege.myahpcare.com/telehealth. Hours of availability may vary based on the availability of the providers.

Take advantage of this incredible telehealth benefit by visiting https://rhodescollege.myahpcare.com/telehealth and use the ALC User Guide for help signing up or for more information on services offered through AcademicLiveCare.

• Service Key/Coupon Code/Access Code: RHODES

For support in using this resource, please see the Services User Guide or call the resource support line at 1 (866) 882-0343.

Kindly, Human is a peer-to-peer support program.  

Students enter their  ‘life event/issue’ and are presented with available peer listeners who have the same shared experience and other available resources.  Students can review peer listener bios, click on their tile to find their availability, and schedule a time slot to connect with them. 

Please note - students MUST use their school email when creating their account for this benefit to be at no cost.

Set up an account here.

Students will have up to 60 minutes per month at no charge to use this benefit.  Students are able to see how many minutes they have left in a given month at the top right of the account page.  Unused minutes do not carry over to the next month.

Trevor Project Lifeline – (866) 488-7386 – LGBTQIA+
“Saving Young LGBTQ Lives.”

Steve Fund Text Line 
Text STEVE to 741741 – People of Color - “Because the Mental Health and Wellbeing of People of Color Matters.”

Tennessee Crisis Text Line  “I need help now.”
Text TN to 741741

Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network
1 (800) 273-TALK (8255)

Memphis Crisis Center "A lifeline of hope"
(901) 274-7477

National Runaway Safeline “Here to listen. Here to help.”
(800) 621-4000

Alcoholics Anonymous

Narcotics Anonymous
1 (888) – GET- HOPE (438-4673)

The Tennessee REDLINE is the 24/7/365 resource for substance abuse treatment referrals.  Anyone can call or text 800-889-9789 for confidential referrals. 

Narcotics.com (find local meetings)

Nar-Anon Family Groups

Sexual Assault Resources

Any Rhodes student who has been sexually assaulted has the following options for obtaining support:

• Reports of sexual assault can be filed electronically and confidentially.   
• Contact the Title IX Coordinator at TitleIX@rhodes.edu or by calling 901-843-3354.

Counseling Center staff are considered confidential resources and are not required to report an incident to the college. All other faculty and staff are mandatory reporters. For additional sexual assault resources, please see the Title IX resources page.

This online screening tool offers a brief, general assessment across several areas, including depression, anxiety, academic distress, eating concerns, frustration/anger, family stress, and alcohol use. It is designed to help students reflect on their experiences and identify whether connecting with additional support may be helpful.

* Please note:  Your results are anonymous and are not stored in our system.  If you would like to keep a copy of your results, please take a screenshot after completing the survey.

Wellness Resources

A Health and Wellness platform with life and wellbeing resources is available to all Rhodes students through LynxConnect powered by AcademicLiveCare at Welcome (mylifematters.com) and enter AHP1 as the Company Code.

Recovery Resources

 AA Meetings in and around Memphis: 
Today's AA Meetings | Memphis Area Intergroup Association

International and Special Interest Online AA Meetings: 
Browse the Directory of Online Meetings – Online Intergroup of Alcoholics Anonymous 

NA Meetings in and around Memphis 
Memphis and Midsouth NA Meetings 

International and Special Interest Online NA Meetings 
Find NA - Narcotics Anonymous World Services 

Tennessee REDLINE: 
The Tennessee REDLINE is the 24/7/365 resource for substance misuse treatment referrals. Anyone can call or text 800-889-9789 for confidential referrals. 

In today’s ever-changing world, support is more important than ever. In an effort to ensure that students have a wide variety of support options, the Student Counseling Center has worked with the Paul Barret Jr. Library to develop a list of books and podcasts available to Rhodes students that focus on common student mental health concerns. Visit LibGuides: Counseling Resources for more information.