Counseling Center Protocol

• All students/staff must wear masks when entering the office
• Staff will disinfect chairs, doorknobs, and offices between sessions
• Staff will disinfect work area at the end of each day
• Students/Clients are not allowed to bring guests to the waiting area
• Students will be asked to come only during appointment times rather than coming early
• Condoms will be packaged in bags for handout rather than having a condom dish
• The administrative assistant’s desk will be moved back to create more office space for social distancing
• The waiting room will only be for those in crisis and those completing paperwork
• Plexiglass will be added to the administrative assistant’s desk to create a barrier between the administrative staff and students
• All staff offices will have at least 6 ft sitting distance from the staff and student clients
• Peers will be required to wear masks while in the office if they are working in the same space
• Signs will be placed at the door and around the office with office protocol and social distancing policies
• There will be a designated area for students to sanitize their hands (sanitation station)
• Students will be required to answer screening questions before scheduling appointments
• Staff will keep extra masks for students and staff
• Staff will add extra signage (main door, office doors, and around the office/waiting area) with social distancing requirements, mask requirements, and office policies
• Counselors will continue to give students the option for telehealth