Welcome to Counseling Services
Whether you are a first-time student, returning student or have been attending college for some time, you may encounter periods when your educational performance or personal equilibrium is challenged. You will find a variety of professional counseling services at the Folsom Lake College and El Dorado and Rancho Cordova Centers.
Hours: By appointment, M-Th day and evening; Friday during the day; and on a drop-in basis during peak registration times.
Location: Both FLC and EDC Counseling Centers are located in the Student Services Buildings on each of thoses campuses. Need a Map of each campus? Counseling Services at Rancho Cordova Center can be accessed at the main RCC office.
Counseling services include:
Academic assistance with: certificate/degree requirements, transfer requirements and college selection preparation for an academic major course selection. See Preparing for your Counseling Appointment.
Career assessment of interests, abilities and values, labor market information employment trends. Re-entry - resources for single parents and displaced homemakers support network.
Crisis Intervention
- Conflict resolution
- Stress management
- Coping skills
- Referrals to community resources, where appropriate
Short-term Personal Counseling assistance with personal, family or work concerns as they relate to educational goals and progress.
Multicultural Counseling Counseling in the context of respect for cultural origins and values.
*background photo by John Swain