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University Counseling Center Off-Campus Referrals: An Exploratory Investigation
- Source :
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Journal of College Student Psychotherapy . Dec 2007 22(2):13-29. - Publication Year :
- 2007
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Abstract
- University counseling centers (UCC) must rely on referrals to off-campus providers, due to limited staffing, severity of clients' issues, and ethical treatment considerations. In a mixed method design, this study found that 42% of clients were unsuccessful in connecting with an off-campus provider when referred by a university counseling center therapist. Clients of color were more unsuccessful in connecting with an off-campus provider than Caucasian clients. Regardless of ethnicity, clients reported that therapist follow up, accessible referral sources, and high personal motivation assisted in a successful referral process. Financial issues were the primary inhibitory factor for the referral process. Suggestions for clinical practice and university counseling center policies are provided. (Contains 3 tables and 1 note.)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 8756-8225
- Volume :
- 22
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- ERIC
- Journal :
- Journal of College Student Psychotherapy
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- EJ837755
- Document Type :
- Journal Articles<br />Reports - Evaluative
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1300/J035v22n02_03