Psychological Counseling Center - SUNY New Paltz
Counseling • New Paltz, NY • Since 1828
About
Summary: - SUNY New Paltz is a public four-year liberal arts college in New Paltz, New York, founded in 1828, with a campus in the Hudson Valley. - The university offers higher education programs and has a notable presence in athletics and various departments (e.g., Computer Science). It operates under SUNY and maintains a range of administrative and academic leadership. - Related context: The campus hosts events and trainings, such as Psychological First Aid sessions (e.g., a June 2026 training) indicating active student support resources and crisis response efforts. If you’re seeking information on campus counseling services (locations, hours, contact), I can search for the specific Counseling Center page or provide contact guidance.
Clinic Type
Counseling
Address
The PCC is located in the Student Health and Counseling Center (the round building by the pond on Southside Loop Road, near Gage and Ridgeview Halls). Find us on the campus map.
Phone
845-257-2920
plannedgiving@newpaltz.edu
Opening Hours
Fall and Spring Semester: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. // Summer and Winter Intersession: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. // Available 24/7 for crisis support via phone during the academic year
Telehealth
Yes (in-person and telehealth options available)
Emergency Care
Available 24/7 for crisis support via phone during the academic year
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Services provided at no cost to currently registered students
Languages Spoken
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FAQs
How do I make an appointment?
During business hours - call 845-257-2920 or walk into the PCC to meet with one of our crisis counselors for immediate, same-day support. After hours or on the weekend - call the same office line, 845-257-2920. Follow the prompts to reach our answering service, who will then contact a PCC counselor to return your call ASAP.
What should I do for a crisis outside of business hours?
Call the PCC at 845-257-2920; follow the prompts to reach the answering service who will contact a PCC counselor to return your call ASAP.
Where is the PCC located on campus?
The PCC is located in the Student Health and Counseling Center (the round building by the pond on Southside Loop Road, near Gage and Ridgeview Halls).
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
Patients praise
- Highly qualified, professional staff according to external reviews
- Availability of diverse services including crisis intervention, group therapy, and individual counseling
- Proactive efforts to improve capacity and student support, such as hiring more counselors and case managers
- General sense of support and community reported by participants in group therapy sessions
Common complaints
- Limited capacity for long-term or specialized treatment, necessitating referrals to community providers
- Historical concerns regarding student access to mental health services on campus
"We invested mental health funding on an external site visit review of the PCC... The PCC received a glowing report, citing well-qualified staff and appropriate services."
— Faculty Development Center - Mental Health Resources: 2022 Updates"New Paltz group members have been respectful and protective of one another's privacy, and generally feel supported in group therapy. Most have commented that they find it beneficial to meet other students who share similar struggles."
— SUNY New Paltz Psychological Counseling Center WebsiteSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Unapologetically HER: African Woman’s Alliance Hosts Panel - The New Paltz Oracle — Mar 18, 2026
- Holistic Hawks’ Stressbusters series returns to support students through finals – SUNY New Paltz News — May 1, 2026
- SUNY New Paltz hosts successful fall 2025 training for Athletics staff in Youth Mental Health First Aid – SUNY New Paltz News — Dec 1, 2025
- ‘The Winding Road’: Institute for Disaster Mental Health marks 20th annual conference with focus on supporting community resilience – SUNY New Paltz News — Nov 1, 2025
- New model transforms Health Center | Cardinal Points — Nov 23, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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