Full-time, degree-seeking students as well as part-time students living on campus who are currently enrolled at Rider University are eligible for counseling services. Other students may be eligible at the discretion of the center’s director.
We are ethically committed to confidentiality and federal/state law requirements. This means that even your attendance in counseling is kept private and confidential. The law states that there are four exceptions to this general rule: a) you may request (by means of a signed release) that your counselor may reveal information to other individuals or agencies of your choice; b) in instances where there is imminent danger of serious harm to yourself or others, a counselor may reveal that information to prevent harm; c) in cases involving physical and/or sexual abuse of children or endangered adults, the counselor must report such abuse; and (d) where otherwise mandated by court order or state/federal law.
At your first appointment you would see a counselor who will provide an intake evaluation. Following the intake, your individual case will be reviewed. If you are going to continue treatment at the Counseling Center, you will be assigned to a counselor. Some of our staff members are counselors-in-training and work under the supervision of senior staff members.
The Counseling Center is fully committed to scheduling you an appointment as soon as possible.
Services provided are free.
We do not have a psychiatrist on staff at Rider University. We can, however, assist students in finding a referral to a psychiatrist in the community.
Counselors have different personal styles; however, we all share a compassion for your personal story and feel that the counseling relationship can make a difference in the life of a client. If you are committed to change, you may be surprised by how much you can grow.
You may talk about anything at all that concerns you. As a college student, some examples of the concerns you may have and want to discuss are:
The counseling relationship is strictly confidential. No information about you will be released to anyone without your written permission, except in the rare case that you are in danger of harming yourself or others.
That's fine with us. Feel free to call and make an appointment, we'll be happy to see you!
Definitely. You and your counselor will work together to clarify, uncover and "sort out" what might be troubling you.
The normal hours for appointments are 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, while school is in session.
Counseling Center
Zoerner House
609-896-5157
Hours of Operation
Monday through Friday,
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Students can make appointments:
In the event of an emergency, please dial 911 immediately. For more information, visit our page on Managing Your Mental Health.