Self-Evaluation Tools
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health emergency or crisis, please contact campus security at (304) 367-4357, dial 911, or go to the nearest emergency room for immediate help.
Mental Health Services
Location: 3rd FloorFalcon Center
Phone: 304-367-4155
Email: Counseling@FairmontState.edu
Hours of Operation: M-F 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Shannon Ackerman, MA, MS, NCC, EMDR-T
Mental Health Counselor
Phone: (304) 367-4792
sackerman@fairmontstate.edu
Aaron Vedock, MSW, LICSW, BCD, CCFC, CM-IC
Mental Health Counselor
(304) 367-4686
Aaron.Vedock@fairmontstate.edu
Understand What Is Going On
Knowledge is Power - Know Yourself!
Many of us experience periods of dissatisfaction, discomfort, or even unhappiness. College life with its often quickly changing and high demands, can trigger a variety of reactions. From getting used to living in a different environment, to adapting to new food, routines, and the new level of initiative that is required to be successful in college, changes can leave us disoriented and at a loss.
Times of turmoil, loss, and pain are a normal part of life, but it can be difficult to recognize the point at which we may need to seek additional help to effectively cope with life’s trials and tribulations.
Use these online tools to explore issues you are worried about (a web search will give you additional options):
Mental Health America Screening Tools - online screening tools for Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar, PTSD, Alcohol & Substance Use, and Psychosis
Screening for Mental Health (United Summit Center)
The Counseling Services staff is available to explore what is happening in your life and your reactions to change.