Counseling Center Protocol

All students/staff must wear masks when entering the office
Staff will schedule staggering appointments to minimize the number of guests in the waiting area
Staff will disinfect chairs, door knobs, 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
No loose pens will be placed in the waiting areas, but staff will provide those items if needed
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
Only 2 students will be allowed in the waiting area
The reception area will allow seating for 1 student to complete 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