Immediate Crisis ServicesConcerned about a Student
Important Updates:
Spring Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30 pm
The Counseling Center will be closed daily for lunch from 12pm-1pm
Winter Hours of Operation [1/2-1/20]: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm
Counseling services are available either in-person or virtually for all registered SUNY Fredonia Students. All clinical mental health services are free and confidential. Scroll down for more information regarding the services we offer to support your well-being and academic success.
Please call the office at 716-673-3424 to inquire about services and to schedule appointments.
In the event of a mental health emergency, please contact University Police at 716-673-3333, the Chautauqua County Crisis Hotline (1-800-724-0461) or the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 988.
The SUNY Fredonia Counseling Center is deeply committed to fostering an environment where every student feels seen, valued, and supported. We recognize that identity development is a central part of the college experience, and we celebrate the rich diversity of our student body. Our approach honors the complexity of intersecting identities—whether related to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, ability, religion, political affiliation, or socioeconomic background—and acknowledges every individual’s unique experiences. Through culturally responsive care, advocacy, and inclusive programming, we strive to empower students to embrace their authentic selves, navigate systemic barriers, and thrive both personally and academically. Our mission is not only to provide mental health support but to affirm the voices and experiences that make our campus community vibrant and resilient.
Common Concerns Addressed at the Counseling Center
- Developmental Identity Exploration
- Navigating emerging adulthood and autonomy
- Clarifying personal values, beliefs, and life goals
- Exploring gender identity and sexual orientation
- Understanding cultural heritage and family expectations
- Unique Challenges for Diverse Student Populations
- Experiences of bias or discrimination
- Challenges related to socioeconomic status and financial stress
- Navigating ableism and accessibility barriers
- Coping with subtle and systemic inequities
- Balancing multiple marginalized identities (e.g., LGBTQ+ students of color)
- Academic and Career Stress
- Performance anxiety and perfectionism
- Career decision-making and imposter syndrome
- Balancing academic demands with personal well-being
- Mental Health Concerns
- Anxiety, depression, and mood regulation
- Trauma recovery and resilience building
- Substance use and harm reduction strategies
- Urgent crisis support for acute distress and suicidal ideation concerns
- Referrals for psychiatric evaluation and medication management services
- Social and Relational Challenges
- Building healthy relationships and boundaries
- Coping with loneliness and isolation
- Conflict resolution and communication skills
As a way of trying to continually improve our services we provide to students, we encourage your feedback. We would love to hear your thoughts, suggestions, or concerns. Click the link for the Counseling Center Feedback Form below if you would like to leave feedback. You can choose to comment anonymously, or if you would like a response from the Counseling Center, you may choose to leave your name and contact information.
If you would prefer to speak with a staff member directly, please give us a call at 716-673-3424 and request to speak with the Clinical Director, Jeff Janicki, or Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Tracy Stenger at 716-673-3271. If you have already met with a counselor and would prefer to speak with them about your suggestions, you may also choose to reach out to them directly.
Counseling Center Feedback Form
If you attended a Counseling Center Outreach Presentation. Please take a minute to offer us constructive feedback by clicking the link below:
In support of Fredonia’s strategic plan and institutional learning goals, the Counseling Center promotes student’s mental health, wellness, growth and development. [Expanded Mission Statement]
What do we offer?
Counseling Center
Individual Counseling
Individual Counseling is a personalized and confidential process where a student meets one-on-one with a trained mental health professional to address personal, emotional, academic, or psychological challenges and is completely FREE for our students!
Prevention, Advocacy & Wellness Services (PAWS)
Prevention, Advocacy, and Wellness Services (PAWS) helps students achieve academic success and personal growth, establish healthy relationships, and realize well-being by providing direct support and connection to appropriate University and community resources. We seek to create a safe, healthy, compassionate, and enriching environment for all students and members of the SUNY Fredonia community.
Groups & Workshops
The Counseling Center offers a variety of group and workshop experiences that are fun, informative, and thought provoking, designed to help participants safely explore themes related to developing a firm sense of who they are and what they want out of life.
Let's Talk
Let's Talk is an informal, drop-in service that offers a no-commitment consultation with a Student Wellness & Support Staff member. Explore concerns, get help problem-solving, and learn more about support services available at Fredonia.
Lets Talk will begin August 27th and is available Wednesdays from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM in the FREDwell Lounge located in the Williams Center S212 (Second Floor)
BetterMynd
SUNY Fredonia is partnered with BetterMynd, an online therapy platform, to offer students access to free teletherapy sessions from a diverse network of licensed mental health counselors. Students who are interested in accessing the BetterMynd platform should contact the Counseling Center for more information.
How to contact us!
Call us: 716-673-3424
Stop in and see us: at LoGrasso Hall from 8AM-4:30PM
Email: counseling.center@
fredonia.edu
When you schedule an initial appointment, you will be asked the following information:
Name | Fredonia ID F# | Date of Birth
Phone Number | Campus/Local Address
Campus Well-Being: SUNY Suicide Prevention Training
As part of SUNY’s continued commitment to promoting campus well-being, we are pleased to share a systemwide online Suicide Prevention Training Module created by the Office of Health and Hospital Affairs in collaboration with the Columbia Lighthouse Project and students from the University at Albany’s Middle Earth Peer Assistance Program.
This 30-minute training can help equip faculty, staff, and students with tools to recognize warning signs, respond with care, ask questions, and connect individuals to support.