Wellness Center

What the Wellness Center Offers...

Immunization Records

JULY 1ST, 2020 IS THE DEADLINE FOR IMMUNIZATION FORM SUBMISSION TO THE WELLNESS CENTER. If forms are not completed by then, there will be a health hold placed on your account.
 
IMMUNIZATION FORM CAN BE FOUND ON BADGER WEB - WELLNESS CENTER PAGE, UNDER 'IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS'. 
 
If you need help with immunization forms please call 251-380-2271.
 
All traditional undergraduate students are required to have medical insurance that will cover them in the State of Alabama.

Counseling Needs

Counselors are here to help students work on their mental health for a healthier life. 

There is no charge for counseling services in our office to SHC students. You can contact our office at 251-380-2271 or wellnesscenter@shc.edu for more information or to make an appointment.

We can help you with the following and more:

  • Relationship issues
  • Family matters
  • Alcohol or other drug use
  • Self esteem
  • Academic performance
  • Eating disorders
  • Sexuality
  • Depression
  • Suicidal thoughts
  • Crisis intervention

Hours and Location on Campus

The Wellness Center is located in Toolen Hall. 
 
Office hours are 8:30am - 12pm and 1pm - 4:30pm.
 
Counseling services available 9:00am - 4:00pm.
 
We ask that you schedule appointments in advance, when possible.
 
Please call (251) 380-2271 to schedule your appointment. 

Meet the Staff

Secretary: 

Lynn Abbott

Phone: 251-380-2271 (Main)

Phone: 251-380-2297 (Direct) 

Counseling Services:

Shivani Bhakta, MS, ALC 

Director of Counseling Services 

Associate Licensed Counselor 

Phone: 251-380-2271

Melinda Rader, MS, LPC-S

Licensed Professional Counselor and Supervisor

Phone: 251-380-2271

Dodie Ward, MS, LPT

Licensed Psychologist 

Phone: 251-380-2271

Megan Turner, MS, ALC

Associate Licensed Counselor

Phone: 251-380-2271

Important Documents

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COUNSELING SERVICES INTAKE

Forms for Counseling appointments
Title Description File type
Counseling Intake Form

Please complete this form before arriving for your counseling session

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IMMUNIZATION FORM

Title Description File type
2020 IMMUNIZATION FORM

Immunization records are due by July 1, 2020. 

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RESOURCE LIST

Title Description File type
Community Resources
.docx

Self Help Information

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Resources

Title Description File type
Combatting Homesickness
.pdf
Suicide Risk Questionnaire
.pdf
Alcohol Poisoning
.pdf

Useful Links

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Self Help or Helping a Friend

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Mental Health Screening Tools

Check this out if you want to get an idea of what you may or may not be struggling with! This is not official diagnosis! 

Health Topics

Mental Health Topics