The NAU Counseling Center is making way for the construction of the new Native American Cultural Center by temporarily moving to a new location, 1300 S. Milton Road in the Meadows Plaza. It is expected to be in full operation there by Aug. 16.<\/p>\n
Chris Gunn<\/strong>, director of the Counseling Center, said the center will be open for business as usual at the new location, providing the same counseling services for students as before, including 24-hour, seven-days-a-week emergency services, no-cost first appointments and subsequent scheduled appointments at $15 each.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Counseling Center will continue to provide consultation to staff and faculty who have concerns about a student’s mental health,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n Directions\u00a0to the center are the only change. Students should enter the two-story building north of Carl\u2019s Jr. on the first floor. Use the stairs or elevator to reach the second floor, turn right, and proceed to the check-in area in room 224.<\/p>\n Free public parking is available in the plaza or on Riordan Ranch Road, and a bike rack will be placed near the entrance.<\/p>\n The Counseling Center will remain in the Meadows Plaza until its final move into the Heath and Learning Center, expected to be completed by fall 2011.<\/p>\n \u201cSome students have already expressed that the location might have easier access for them and add to the feeling that services are private and confidential,\u201d Gunn said.<\/p>\n For information, call (928) 523-2261 or visit\u00a0nau.edu\/counseling<\/a>. The center will use the same campus mail delivery box, 6045.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"