Welcome to West Street House!
West Street House
Student Development and Counseling Center
157 West Street
Phone: +1-508-831-5540
sdcc@wpi.edu
Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Appointments may be made by calling ext. 5540
(summer: 8am – 4:30pm) or coming to West Street House.
The staff of West Street House (SDCC) provides educational programming and training as well as counseling, referral, and crisis intervention services free of charge to all WPI students. Services focus on assisting students to achieve greater levels of personal, academic, and professional success and to increase effectiveness in their roles and relationships in society.
Educational and training programs for student groups include, stress management, improving sleep, leadership and teamwork. Counseling services aim at helping students thrive. Short-term counseling, consultation, and referral services address situational problems such as academic performance, loss of an important relationship, roommate disputes, general stress; more serious crisis issues such as physical or sexual assault, suicidal thoughts, loss of a loved one; or simply gaining a better understanding of oneself.
All Center staff are sensitive to students' concerns regarding confidentiality. Services are available at no charge to currently enrolled students who are taking classes.
Please note: This Web site is not intended to be a substitute for counseling. WPI students who have concerns about themselves and members of the WPI community who have concerns about WPI students should call ext. 5540 or come in person to 157 West Street. If you are a WPI faculty or staff member who is in need of counseling services please go to either Human Resources or to The Wellness Corporation.
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Last modified: May 23, 2012 10:19:40