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Frequently Asked Questions

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Below we've answered some of the questions that are frequently asked by students, family, and faculty & staff. If we didn’t answer a question that is important to you, please feel free to contact us at 616-526-6123 or broene@calvin.edu.

Information for students

Students sometimes have mixed feelings about coming to the Broene Counseling Center due to uncertainty about what to expect. We hope that the answers to some common questions will take the mystery out of what it will be like when you make an appointment.

Information for parents & family

If your son, daughter, or family member is a Calvin student and in need of counseling services, be assured that we are eager to help. Here are answers to some commonly asked questions.

Information for faculty & staff

As a faculty or staff member interacting daily with students, you are in an excellent position to recognize struggling or distressed students. In fact, you may be the first person a student reaches out to for help. Your ability to recognize the signs of emotional distress and to make an initial intervention can have a significant impact on the student's well-being. Here are answers to some commonly asked questions.