On campus:

Chaplain’s Office

Though the Chaplains’ Office supports religious life on campus, we’re about more than just religiosity.  We see education itself as a spiritual journey. These years of young adulthood are a time for engaging some of the biggest questions life dishes out: what matters most? what’s worth taking a stand for or giving your life to?

The four of us – Bilal Ansari (Muslim Chaplain), Fr. Gary Caster (Catholic Chaplain), Cantor Bob Scherr (Jewish Chaplain) and Rev. Rick Spalding (Chaplain to the College) – hope that you see us as fellow-travelers, companions in your work on those questions.  Each of us draws from the well of our particular tradition; but we’re all deeply committed to reaching beyond the boundaries of any traditions to accompany any Williams student on that journey.  So whether you consider yourself religious, or spiritual, or neither, or both – whether you’re dealing with joy or grief or confusion or despair or possibility – we hope you’ll feel free to drop by or email or call.  We can offer you a shoulder, an ear, a helping hand, a piece of ancient wisdom or a fresh perspective.  If you feel like talking, we feel like listening.

Let’s Talk

A walk-in service of Psychological Counseling Services,  Let’s Talk offers brief, informal consultations with a counselor.  No appointment is necessary.  Conveniently located in the center of campus in Paresky.  More info:
http://health.williams.edu/psychological-counseling-services/lets-talk/

Psychological Counseling Services

PCS provides professional counseling and comprehensive mental health services in a safe, confidential atmosphere where you can address any concern, from the pressures of life any young adult might experience to significant mental health issues.
It is a sign of strength and intelligence to recognize that you have a problem and to get help for it!  To make an appointment, just call 413-597-2353.  You are not alone.  More than 400 Williams students visited PCS last year, and by the time a class graduates, 40% have sought PCS services. More Info: http://health.williams.edu/psychological-counseling-services/

Resources on the web:

Alcohol Problems

• Description of alcohol problems and abuse, from mentalhealthscreening.org

Bipolar disorder

• An overview of bipolar disorder, from mentalhealthscreening.org

Depression

• An overview of depression, from mentalhealthscreening.org

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

• An overview of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), from mentalhealthscreening.org

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

• An overview of PTSD, from mentalhealthscreening.org.