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Let's Talk

Office Hours

Fall 2024

Monday
9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Tuesday
9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Wednesday
11a.m. - 1 p.m.

What is Let's Talk

Let's Talk

Let’s Talk allows KCKCC students to check in via telehealth for an informal and confidential individual consultation with a KCKCC counselor. Counselors can listen to a specific problem, provide insight, support and introduce you to what it’s like to speak to a member of the counseling team. The brief consultations do not require that you make an appointment and are available by phone or by zoom.

Let’s Talk is available for all KCKCC college students currently enrolled regardless of location (out of state and students studying abroad can use let’s talk).

Let's Talk Consent Form

Although Let’s Talk counselors are professionals, Let’s Talk is not a substitute for psychotherapy or formal counseling and doesn’t constitute mental health treatment. Let’s Talk counselor provide informal consultations to help students with specific problems and to introduce them to what it’s like to speak with a counselor. Your Let’s Talk counselor can help you determine whether formal counseling would be useful to you and, if appropriate, connect you with KCKCC Counseling & Advocacy (CAC).

  • Although Let’s Talk consultations are with mental health professionals, this service is not a substitute for formal counseling and does not constitute mental health treatment. Because it is not therapy, Let's Talk is available to all KCKCC students regardless of where they are currently residing. 
  • Let’s Talk is not for urgent concerns. If you are in crisis or need immediate support, please contact the Counseling & Advocacy Center at 913-288-7640 or during after-hours, weekends/holidays/whenever KCKCC is closed, just call the Student Assistance Program at 1-800-292-2870 or visit https://myassistanceprogram.com/ers/sap/ and use code: kckcc.

Let's Talk Benefits

Let’s Talk is especially helpful for students who

  • Aren’t sure about counseling or wonder what it’s like to talk with a counselor.
  • Aren’t interested in ongoing counseling but would like the perspective of a counselor.
  • Have a specific problem and would like someone with whom to talk it through.
  • Have a concern about a friend or family member and would like ideas about what to do.

Let’s Talk sessions could be used to

  • Learn more about mental health resources and virtual therapy services.
  • Talk about stress and anxiety related to academics and/or relationship concerns.
  • Talk about challenges related to your health.
  • Learn about healthy ways to cope with stress and other concerns. 
  • Get emotional support and identify ways to increase social connection during this challenging time.
  • Identify a future plan of action to address concerns.

No topic is off limits. Common concerns include

  • Stress, anxiety, worry
  • Sadness, loneliness
  • Relationships
  • Academic performance
  • Family problems
  • Financial struggles

FAQs

If you submit the consent form during the Let’s Talk hours, the Let’s Talk counselor might already be meeting with someone.  In this case, just wait and they will email you as soon as they are free.

CAC provides ongoing counseling, which usually consists of attending sessions every 1-2 weeks. Let’s Talk is not counseling; it’s a drop-in service where students can have an informal consultation with a counselor from time to time.

 

One exception is that counselors may need to share information in a situation in which safety for yourself or others is a concern. Let’s Talk counselors keep brief written notes of their contacts with student in the event that there is an emergency, or when a student is referred to CAC. In these situations, other CAC counseling staff may see these notes. Information is also collected about attendance, so that we can keep track of the students we serve and those we need to continue serving.

Let’s Talk is not for urgent concerns.  If you are in crisis or need immediate support, please call CAC at 913-288-7640 and ask about walk-in appointments; After-hours, weekends/holidays/whenever KCKCC is closed, just call the Student Assistance Program at 1-800-292-2870 or  visit https://myassistanceprogram.com/ers/sap/ and use code: kckcc.

 

It’s best to call CAC directly to speak with your counselor if you believe you need to be seen sooner than your scheduled appointment.

Yes, however, if your next appointment is not soon enough, it is best to contact your counselor directly to see if they can see you sooner.

Please express your concerns directly to your counselor. Counselors are eager to hear feedback—both positive and negative. Often, an open conversation about your concerns can resolve any issues.

Although Let’s Talk counselors are professionals, Let’s Talk is not a substitute for psychotherapy or formal counseling and doesn’t constitute mental health treatment. Let’s Talk counselors provide informal consultations to help students with specific problems and to introduce them to what it’s like to speak with a counselor. Your Let’s Talk counselor can help you determine whether formal counseling would be useful to you and, if appropriate, connect you with CAC.

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