High-quality services
The clinic serves as a training facility for graduate students in school, student affairs, and community counseling programs who perform counseling services under the supervision of qualified faculty members.
Ward Hall Counseling Clinic
The Ward Hall Counseling Clinic is operated through the Department of Counselor Education at SUNY Plattsburgh, with purposes of education, service and research. The clinic’s service goal is to provide high-quality individual and group counseling, prevention outreach, and consultation to individuals and agencies.
College can be a great time for growth and also present with unique challenges, ranging from academic pressures, social anxiety and interpersonal challenges and regulating emotions. That is where we come in! The Ward Hall Counseling Clinic offers free and confidential mental health counseling and educational opportunities to students on SUNY Plattsburgh campus. Services are provided by clinical mental health counseling M.S. students under the observation and guidance of licensed supervisors and qualified faculty.
Clinic Hours
The clinic office hours operate on a variable schedule on Mondays through Thursdays. A 24-hour HIPAA-compliant recorded answering system allows messages to be sent at anytime. If you are experiencing an emergency or require immediate care, please use the resources in the In Case of Emergency tab above. Note: The clinic is closed during academic calendar breaks (including winter and summer).
Spring 2026 Operating Hours
- Monday — 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Tuesday — Noon to 7 p.m.
- Wednesday — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Thursday — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Friday through Sunday — Closed
Learn more about the Ward Hall Counseling Clinic
Ethical Standards
All clinic staff follow the American Counseling Association Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. Copies of this document are available from clinic staff.