How do I schedule my first appointment?

The Center is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

You may make an appointment to meet with one of our staff psychologists in the following ways: phone, e-mail, or in person. Initial appointments last approximately 45 minutes, and are available Monday through Friday at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m..

Please arrive 20 minutes prior to your first appointment to complete preliminary assessment paperwork before your session. If you fail to arrive ahead of time for your first appointment we may have to reschedule your appointment.

Scheduling your First appointment by phone:. Call us at (718)260-3456 to schedule an appointment. If we are unavailable at the time of your call, leave a message and one of our staff will get back to you as soon as possible. Please let us know what days and times (10 a.m. or 3 p.m.) you are available.

Scheduling your First appointment by e-mail: E-mail us at counseling@poly.edu. Please let us know what days and times (10 a.m. or 3 p.m.) you are available. One of our staff will respond to your e-mail to confirm a date and time for an initial appointment.

Scheduling your First appointment in person: There is a sign up sheet in the Counseling Center waiting area (358 Jacobs Building). You may come in at any time (Monday-Friday from 9-5pm) and sign up for an initial appointment.  If you have questions about scheduling an appointment please speak with one of the staff members if they are available.

 If you think that you may require immediate attention on account of a crisis or emergency, please contact the Counseling center at x3456. If after hours please refer to the section on Psychological emergencies and contact Campus Security at x3537.