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For Parents

Welcome to the Oakland University Counseling Center website! It is our privilege to be placed in a position to assist Oakland University students. If your son, daughter, or family member is an OU student and in need of counseling services, be assured that we are here to help.

You can find general information about our hours, location, services, and staff by going to our home page and clicking on the links there. Listed below are questions which parents and family members typically ask along with our responses.

How can I know if my son/daughter needs your services?
How do I refer my son/daughter to seek help from you?
My son/daughter refuses to seek help even though we are convinced he/she needs it. What can we do?
If my son/daughter seeks help with the Counseling Center, can I follow-up and find out if they came, and how much will I be involved?
It has been recommended to my son/daughter that an antidepressant or other medication be used as part of his/her treatment. How do I find out about this?