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Counseling

Counseling Services provides a welcoming and safe place for students. We know college is a place of transition. Whether a one-time visit or short-term coaching and counseling over several weeks, staff have a desire to listen to students empathetically, and provide students encouragement and support. Students are assured confidentiality.

Personal counseling is provided by a licensed professional counselor or a master’s level social work graduate student. All services are free for students.

Coaching and counseling provide the opportunity for students to:

  • Focus on one’s mental well-being
  • Work through past struggles, losses, and current challenges
  • Set goals, develop new habits and/or attitudes 

At times, students are referred to community mental health agencies or support services in order for them to be better served.

Mental Health Emergencies

If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, reach out NOW!

  • Call 988
  • Creekside Behavioral Health, 1-888-252-2154
  • Turning Point, 24/7 Walk-In Crisis Center - 1-877-928-9062
  • Woodridge Hospital, 24/7 Walk-In Crisis Center - 1-800-366-1132
  • TREVOR Crisis Hotline - 1-866-488-7386

Counseling Videos

Understanding our #B4Stage4 Philosophy

Say Yes to Preventive Healthcare

Email counseling@NortheastState.edu for questions

Staff


  • Lurelle McKay, M.A., LPC/MHSP, NCC
    Director of Student Advocacy Programs
    Licensed Counselor
    423.354.5308  Ext. 5550
    Room C2101A, General Studies

  • Windy Wolfe
    Advising Resource Center and Student Advocacy Programs Associate
    423.354.0214 Ext. 3214
    Room C2106, General Studies 

  • Kayla McKissick, M.A., LPC/MHSP, NCC
    Licensed Counselor
    423.354.0213 Ext. 3213
    Room C2101B, General Studies

Contact Information

  • Office Hours

    Monday – Friday
    8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    Office Room C2101, General Studies, Blountville
    423.354.2587

    Appointments

    Appointments are available on all campuses by appointment. Telehealth services are also available.

    Email: Counseling@NortheastState.edu

  • The Counseling offices are located in building C on the Blountville campus.

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Northeast State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity or national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities.

The Northeast State Community College policy on nondiscrimination can be found at https://northeaststate.navexone.com/content/docview/?app=pt&source=unspecified&docid=203&public=true. For questions or concerns, please email Compliance@NortheastState.edu or call at 423.354.5296.