{"id":2368,"date":"2015-01-06T13:34:52","date_gmt":"2015-01-06T18:34:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/counseling\/?page_id=2368"},"modified":"2025-08-27T14:22:11","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T18:22:11","slug":"getstarted","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/counseling\/getstarted\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting Started"},"content":{"rendered":"

Getting Started<\/h1><\/div><\/div>
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Apply site-wide<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n

Note: This page is for non-emergency support.<\/strong> 
<\/em>If you are in crisis, please see our crisis services<\/a> <\/strong>page or go to your local emergency room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Are you considering counseling and want to know where to start?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Prior to scheduling an appointment with us, you will have a brief pre-screening meeting (in person or on the phone) with a counselor to discuss your needs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Come to Roosevelt Hall room 217 or call us at 401-874-2288 for a pre-screening<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pre-screening hours for new and returning clients are:<\/span><\/strong> 
Monday – Friday from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please note that these appointments are first come, first served and that at busier times waits can exceed an hour.  Please plan accordingly. For more information, see our Getting Started<\/a> page<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ongoing Appointment Hours
<\/span><\/strong>Monday – Friday from 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Tuesdays and Wednesdays until 6:30 PM when classes are in session<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our administrative staff is available by phone<\/strong>
Monday – Friday from 8:30 AM \u2013 4:30 PM 
Note: after hours calls are answered by counselors from TELUS Health<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What to expect at your first visit:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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