Center for Health & Well-Being

Counseling & Support Services

The Brenau Center for Counseling and Psychological Services (BCCPS), with campus locations both in Gainesville and North Atlanta, provides a variety of services to Brenau students, staff, faculty and alums as well as individuals in the community.

Learn more about the BCCPS on their webpage.

Mental Health Resources

• Georgia Crises & Access Line: 800-715-4225
• Crisis Text Line: Text “HOME” to 741741
• Mental Health America of Georgia – conduct a screening for mental health concerns
• American Psychological Association – Managing your stress in tough economic times (article)
• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

At this time vaccination is only required for students in clinicals programs in the Ivester College of Health Sciences. This requirement is due to many of Brenau University’s partners, including the Northeast Georgia Health System, establishing new vaccine requirements for students who participate in clinical experiences.

The vaccine requirement applies to all students in the programs listed below. Brenau students subject to this requirement must either be fully vaccinated or have received an approved exemption by the Sept. 5, 2022 deadline to continue in their academic program. Fully vaccinated means two doses of either the Moderna or Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine or a single dose of Johnson & Johnson, plus at least one booster dose.

Programs requiring vaccination:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Master of Science in Nursing
• Master of Science in Nursing-Family Nurse Practitioner
• Post-Masters Certificate in Nursing
• Doctor of Nursing Practice
• Master of Science Occupational Therapy
• Occupational Therapy Doctorate
• Doctor of Physical Therapy
• Master of Science in Clinical Counseling Psychology
• Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies

Other health science programs that do not have clinical experiences are not subject to the requirement.

Brenau’s exemption process will be overseen by the Brenau Institutional Review Board (IRB) c/o the Graduate Dean for evaluation and decision. Failure to follow the specified procedures will lead to a denial or termination of the exemption. If you wish to seek exemption please fill out our vaccine waiver form.

Please contact Dr. Gale Starich at gstarich@brenau.edu with questions.

Brenau offers rapid antigen testing on campus and has contracted off-campus PCR testing. The type of test used will be determined by vaccination status, exposure risk and symptoms.

Yes, community patients will be allowed at these clinics.

Yes! We are excited to offer in-person appointments and campus visits.