"Let's Talk!" is a good place to talk about what's stressing you: academics, adjustment difficulties, family problems, eating and body image, financial pressures, relationship concerns, etc.

If you have any reservations about coming into a crowded office, getting the attention of the counselor, or announcing in front of others that you wish to speak to the counselor, we have made the process easier!  All you have to do is open the SVA door, grab the yellow pass hanging on the wall on your right as you open the door, and wait outside the office. This will signal to the counselor that someone is there to talk. The counselor will step out and take you to a separate private setting to talk. You don't have to tell the counselor or anyone else anything... not even your name. If the pass is missing, the counselor is in session with another student, so have a seat and relax in the SVA office. The counselor will return the pass to its location on the wall when they are available, ready for the next person to grab and go. Pretty cool, right?!