Free mental health services offered to Southwest students

By Counseling and Social Services staff 

Free mental health services offered to Southwest studentsIt’s ok to ask for help! Southwest’s Counseling and Social Services team is here. 

Southwest is offering personal counseling, crisis counseling/intervention, and referrals through free counseling services available Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. by appointment or walk-ins. Sessions are provided via Microsoft Teams, in-person or by phone (for case-by-case situations).

Sessions must be scheduled by the student seeking counseling services; other individuals cannot schedule sessions on behalf of students such as teachers, staff, parents, etc.

The health-related services offered by Southwest counselors include, but are not limited to, the following common conditions:

  • Depression 
  • Relationships 
  • ADD/ADHD
  • Anger Management 
  • Life Management 
  • Anxiety and Stress
  • Grief and Loss
  • Domestic Violence 

Referrals can be made to a psychiatrist, physician, medical provider, and for services needed outside of the department’s scope. Please note that the mental health counselors do not provide prescriptions for medications.

To contact Southwest’s mental health professionals:

Kimberly Weddington 
Union Avenue Campus, B Building Room 227
901-333-5121
kweddington@southwest.tn.edu

Sharael Royal 
Macon Campus, Farris Building Suite 2160, Office 2168
901-333-5272 
smroyal@southwest.tn.edu

For more information, visit the Counseling and Social Services department.