Spartanburg Methodist College is committed to ensuring equal access for persons with disabilities in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended (ADAAA).
The term “disability” means, with respect to an individual:
(A) a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities of such individual;
(B) a record of such an impairment; or
(C) being regarded as having such an impairment (as described in paragraph (3)).
In general, major life activities include, but are not limited to, caring for oneself, performing manual tasks, seeing, hearing, eating, sleeping, walking, standing, lifting, bending, speaking, breathing, learning, reading, concentrating, thinking, communicating, and working to include the operation of major bodily functions. Major bodily functions includes but is not limited to, functions of the immune system, normal cell growth, digestive, bowel, bladder, neurological, brain, respiratory, circulatory, endocrine, and reproductive functions.
- Complete the Intake Form
- Provide documentation of your disability; guidelines for documenting various disabilities may be found below:
- Guidelines for ADHD
- Guidelines for Learning Disabilities
- Guidelines for Physical Disabilities or Chronic Medical Conditions
- Guidelines for Psychiatric or Psychological Disorders
- Digital Literacy, Inclusion, and Safety Council's Guide For People With Disabilities: Programs For Low-Cost Internet, Mobile Plans, And Digital Literacy
- AR staff will review the intake form and documentation and contact the student to arrange an intake interview to collaboratively determine which accommodations the student may need to have equal access to the college’s academics, programs, and services.
ParrisG@smcsc.edu
Walker, Office 109
INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING
To help students deal with an array of personal and interpersonal issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship issues.
To schedule counseling services:
- Visit https://smcsc.titaniumhwc.com/
- First time:
- Select the "New Client" tab
- Fill in your information
- Click "Consent and Privacy Notice" and sign the forms
- Select an available appointment time
- Returning Clients
- Click the "Existing Client" tab
- Select an available appointment time
If it says that there are no appointments available, please call (864) 587-4356 or email mccarrellr@smcsc.edu to schedule a time. You may also continue to email or call for appointments if you do not want to schedule online, but the consent forms will need to be completed online.
Psychiatric services
Controlled substances will not be available, so if you have been prescribed any controlled substances in the past you will need to continue to get those from the original prescribing doctor.
Free online screening
864.587.4356
McCarrellR@smcsc.edu
Willard, Office 144 | SMCX Wellness
Fri: 9am - 12pm
CRISIS SERVICES
Students who are experiencing a psychological or emotional crisis often need immediate help and intervention. Some examples of serious crises include suicidal or homicidal thoughts or impulses; sexual or physical assault; hearing voices or otherwise misperceiving reality; or overwhelming loss, such as a death in the family.If you are afraid you will not be able to avoid hurting yourself or someone else, get help immediately. We reserve the right to contact law enforcement or EMS to transport the student for further evaluation.
During office hours, call Counseling Services at 864-587-4356, and make it clear you are in crisis. Students will be seen as soon as possible.
After hours:
- Call Campus Safety 864-587-4003
- Go to the Spartanburg Regional Hospital Emergency Department
- Call 1-800-273-8255 for the National Suicide Prevention Hotline
- STEP ONE: Contact Counseling via phone at (864) 587-4356 or email to schedule an appointment.
- STEP TWO: Download and sign the consent form and then return to Counseling via email.
- STEP THREE: Once the consent form with signature is returned and your appointment is confirmed, you can go to https://doxy.me/smccounseling to begin counseling.
- IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE ONLINE PORTAL:
- The website will not be monitored throughout the day. It will be checked at the time of scheduled appointments.
- Use Chrome or Firefox web browser.
- You will need to give your browser permission to access your microphone and camera for the call.
- A check-in box will appear where you can enter you name. Please enter complete name, so we’ll know you arrived.
To access the app:
- Visit SMC's profile on Sharpen
- If asked to put in a code at the App Store it is "SMC" in all caps.
- Information to learn about mental health disorders
- Hear stories of others who have overcome these serious illnesses the voices and perspectives of students themselves
- Provides access to resources in their area at the click of a button
Also available is “Mind Wise,” a mental health screening that can be accessed through the Sharpen app or by clicking the following link: https://screening.mentalhealthscreening.org/smcsc. Once you complete the screening, if you have any mental health symptoms, and want to discuss, please contact Counseling at envision@smcsc.edu to schedule an appointment.
Immunization documentation must be signed or stamped by a physician or health care provider, or a copy of your immunization certification will be accepted. Immunization records must have the following information included:
- Student’s legal Name
- Date of Birth
- Vaccine(s) Name and Date Vaccination(s) was given
- Address of provider
- Printed name and Signature of provider
Students will submit their completed Health form and required immunization documentation on their SMC applications portal. If you need additional information about Spartanburg Methodist College immunization policy, contact Health & Wellness Services at wellnessgroup@smcsc.edu
Assistant Dean &
Director of Wellness864.590.6595
BlissM@smcsc.edu
Willard Hall, Suite 14
- Your private physician
- Local Departments of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC)
- Your private physician
- Local medical centers
- Local health departments
- Local pharmacies
Burgess Student Center
