Groups
Groups
The Personal Counseling Center offers support groups and structured skills-building groups for students who are seeking the benefits that come from meeting with peers in a small group format who share similar struggles and concerns about a variety of issues. If there is a group that a student is interested in, they can contact the Personal Counseling Center by calling 865.2343 and ask about information for a specific group.
A student may also ask to speak with the individual counselor who is scheduled to run the group. Groups are offered at various times throughout the academic year so students should call to inquire about a particular group’s availability.
Offered Groups:
- Anonymous – A weekly group for students who want support as they rethink the ways they use substances.
- Please contact group leader Susan Ellingwood at 401.865.2343 to discuss joining this group
- Mood group – A weekly support group for students who seek better management of their moods.
- Please contact group leader Susan Ellingwood at 401.865.2343 to discuss joining this group
- Rainbow Connection -A process and support group for the LGBTQIA+ community. Personal Counseling Center, Wednesdays 3-4 PM
- Facilitated by Gareth White, LICSW & Rachel Shinnick, Ed.M, CMPC. Interested students are asked to meet with a group facilitator to determine whether the group is a good fit for them. To set up a pre-group interview or to get more information, please call 401-865-2343
- New to PC – Welcoming our first-year and transfer students who are adjusting to PC. An open support group experience to build connection and address challenges with the transition.
- Personal Counseling Center Mindfulness Room, Bi-weekly Fridays 3-4 PM. Hosted by Carolyn Bouley, LMHC, Triage Clinician. Drop in! No registration needed.
- BIPOC women’s group – Dinner will be served for all the group meetings!
- Biweekly on Wednesdays beginning October 16th from 6:30pm – 7:30pm Geffner Testing Room (223), Second floor of the Phillips Memorial Library. See flyer for QR sign-up! For questions, contact: Jaelene, Jsanto.GA@providence.edu or the Personal Counseling Center at 401-865-2343.
- Friends and Family group – When friends and loved ones struggle with addiction: A support Group. A place to discuss the impact of addiction on relationships and how to remain mindful of your own health and happiness
- Please contact group leader Susan Ellingwood at 401.865.2343 to discuss joining this group.
Services Offered
Information for Specific Populations
Contact Information
Personal Counseling Center
Office Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:30am to 4:30pm during the academic year
Lower Bedford Hall
401.865.2343
If you are in crisis and would like to speak with a counselor, please reach out to the PCC to determine if a same day appointment during business hours would be recommended or helpful.
Please do not use email to contact Personal Counseling Center staff for urgent/crisis purposes
Emergency
If you are experiencing an emergency on campus, please contact Public Safety at 401.865.2222. For off campus emergencies, contact 911.
401.865.2222
After Hours Mental Health Support
Call 401.865.2343 and press option 2 to speak with an on-call crisis counselor when the office is closed.
401.865.2343
