Cook House
Student Counseling Services Moved to East Hall
The Student Counseling Center (SCC) moved to East Hall just in time for the beginning of the 2023 school year. In past years, counseling services have been available at the Cook House. Wesley Bruce, the assistant director of the SCC, said the center moved because USD has taken an interest in better providing for students’ […]
Student Counseling Center Experiences a Year of Growth
The Student Counseling Center at USD, located in the Cook House, has experienced yet another year of growth according to the center’s assistant director Wesley Bruce. While statistics aren’t yet available, Bruce said that they have been able to see more students this year and are on track to hire another counselor. Additionally, they’ve also […]
Campus Cook House at capacity
The Cook House provides mental health services on campus to students, but is currently working at capacity, meaning they will still try to see students, but they may not be able to see students on a weekly basis in some cases. Students who may be struggling with mental health today might be put on a […]
How the Cook House finds methods to help students
COVID-19 has changed how counseling looks on campus and has even given students a new app to use to help with their mental health. Michele Turner, a staff counselor, said that even with the struggles of COVID, The Cook House offers one-on-one counseling, group counseling, crisis intervention, consultation, education and prevention services. “The biggest change with […]
Cook House offers Telehealth therapy during pandemic
The Cook House transitioned to Telehealth remote counseling services due to COVID-19 last spring. Now, even with students back on campus, the same Telehealth services are being offered amidst the pandemic. Michele Turner, USD staff counselor said telehealth allows the counselors at the Cook House to stay connected with the students while social distancing practices […]