Psychological Counseling Center

The PCC helps SUNY New Paltz students manage their mental and emotional well-being so that they can achieve their academic goals. Our diverse and culturally responsive staff is dedicated to helping students build healthy coping skills that support personal growth. The PCC offers a caring, confidential, and judgment-free space for all currently registered students. Services are provided at no cost.

Phone: 845-257-2920

Hours:  Fall and Spring Semester: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. 

Summer and Winter Intersession: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. 

Available 24/7 for crisis support via phone during the academic year 

Location: The PCC is located in the Student Health and Counseling Center (the round building by the pond on Southside Loop Road, near Gage and Ridgeview Halls). Find us on the campus map.

Parking: Parking is provided for our clients in front of the building – check in at our front desk if you need a parking pass.

How To Make an Appointment

For Urgent Mental Health Support

During business hours - call 845-257-2920 or walk into the PCC to meet with one of our crisis counselors for immediate, same-day support.

After hours or on the weekend - call the same office line, 845-257-2920.

- Follow the prompts to reach our answering service, who will then contact a PCC counselor to return your call ASAP.

- Be sure to state your name and phone number clearly, and ensure that your phone can receive calls from an unknown/blocked number.

See our Crisis Intervention page for more information.

For All Other Appointments

Call us at 845-257-2920 or stop by the PCC office to set up an appointment. Most services begin with a 1-hour intake appointment scheduled at a time that works for you.

PCC Services

Our licensed PCC counselors offer a wide range of clinical services, including but not limited to:

Same-day crisis intervention

Time-limited individual therapy

Group counseling

Psychiatric consultation

Referrals to off-campus providers and/or other campus supports

In-person and telehealth options available

PCC services are available to students registered for the current semester. We serve undergraduate and graduate students, including those with military service and veteran experience.

See Our Services for more information about each of the above services, or click through the menu on the left to learn more about common concerns and the PCC in general.

Additional Emergency Information

For life-threatening emergency assistance:

On campus - call University Police at 845-257-2222

Off campus - call 911 or your local hospital

Additional Resources (for urgent but non-life-threatening situations):

Call or text 988 to reach the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Text GOT5 to 741741 to reach the New York State/Office of Mental Health Crisis Text Line

Events, Workshops, and More

Check out the PCC’s New Paltz Engage page for a listing of upcoming events

A Letter from Our Director

Dear Students, 

PCC staff are ready and willing to support you, whether you reside on campus, live in the village of New Paltz, commute to campus, or take classes remotely. 

We are here to listen, support, and respond to you using sensitive, mindful, and productive interventions that respect diversity in race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, ability, religion, culture, national origin, immigration experience, military service and veteran experience, and economic status.

We look forward to partnering with you, and supporting you in your academic pursuits, personal development, and wellness journey, whether you are a returning student, first-year, transfer, or graduate student. Best wishes for a healthy and safe semester! 

Gweneth Lloyd, DSW, LCSW-R, PCC Director, and the PCC Staff 

Contact Us: 

Phone: 845-257-2920 

Fax: 845-257-3162 

To find an off-campus provider: 

See Our Services and click “Referrals”

SUNY Mental Health Resource Finder

The PCC is a department within the Division of Student Affairs. 