Welcome to Clark Atlanta University. The Office of Counseling and Disability Services Center is pleased you are interested in pursuing your educational aspirations at CAU. The CADS is dedicated to providing confidential services to all Clark Atlanta University (CAU) students who are seeking to enhance their personal growth and psychological well-being on their journey to leading more effective and rewarding lives. All counseling and disability services are free for CAU students. The disabilities section facilitates accessibility services to students who meet the criteria for a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The Center strives to provide the best quality of care in a confidential, safe, and supportive environment.
Office Hours
- Monday-Friday
- 9:00am -5:00pm
- 404-880-8044
After hours please call Public Safety at 404-880-8911
Resources
Crisis Hotlines
- Adult Mental Health Crisis Services/Immediate Crisis Help
Georgia Crisis & Access Line:
(800) 715-4225
- Peer2Peer Warm Line: 1-888-945-1414
- GA CARES Warm Line: 1-844-326-5400
- The Crisis Text Line serves anyone, in any type of crisis, providing access to free, 24/7 support and information via texting. Text START to 741-741 from anywhere in the USA, anytime, about any type of crisis.
- For LGBTQ students in crisis, the TREVOR Project offers a Lifeline (1-866-488-7386), a texting option (text “Start” to 678678), and a chat option. All options are available 24/7.
Suicide Prevention
- The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for those in distress – 1-800-273-8255.
- National Organization for People of Color Against Suicide
- The Summit Wellness Group
Veterans
- For Veterans or people concerned about a one, Veteran’s Crisis Line offers 24/7 support by calling 1-800-273-8225 (option 1).
- Military Hotline offers 24/7 free and confidential support to service members, veterans and their families: 1-888-457-4838 or text “MIL1” to 839863.
Domestic Violence
- The National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE) www.ndvh.org
- Domesticshelters.org Free, online, searchable database of domestic violence shelter programs nationally www.domesticshelters.org
- National Dating Abuse Helpline 1-866-331-9474 www.loveisrespect.org
Addiction Resources
- InTheRoomcom – Resource for finding virtual AA and NA meetings 24/7.
- National Institute on Drug Abuse – Helpful suggestions and resources on finding addiction treatment centers for friends or family members struggling with addiction.
- The Summit Wellness Group – Local Atlanta-based addiction and mental health resource that provides support, referrals and specialized care to students. Available via phone at 770-692-2052 or online via their website.
- SAMHSA’s Treatment Locator – Resource for finding treatment facilities confidentially and anonymously.
- Detox Local – Medically reviewed guides on every aspect of the drug & alcohol detox process which empowers students to be safe when quitting drugs or alcohol.
- Know The Risks of Marijuana
Mediation and Relaxation Apps
Breathe2Relax: Stress management tool to learn about the effect of stress and how to use diaphragmatic breathing.
Calm: Meditation tool to improve sleep and stress.
Stop Breathe and Think: Teaches meditation and mindfulness practice.
Bloom: Promotes mindfulness and meditation
What’s up? Identify thinking patterns and the sources of your anxiety.
Headspace: Meditation program that gives you a taste of meditation practice in 10 minutes/day.
MindShift: Designed to provide you with tools for managing various types of anxiety
Fluid-Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic: Promotes sleep inducing meditation.
Relax Melodies: Promotes sleep with soothing sounds.
Apps for Time Management
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency-Voc Rehab assists eligible individuals with physical and mental disabilities to obtain and/or maintain employment. They provide individualized services to include assessment for eligibility, career exploration, planning for employment, disability management through counseling, assistive devices, job search assistance and support while on the job. These services are provided by professional staff within various counties throughout metropolitan Atlanta. To speak with a Vocational Rehabilitation Agency representative to inquire about services and/or in-take process dial 844-367-4872 or search website at https://gvs.georgia.gov.
Students with Disabilities Preparing for Postsecondary Education:
United States Department of Education/Office for Civil Rights-OCR
Contact Us
Dr. Vicki Jester, Director of Counseling and Disability Services
Phone: (404) 880-8044
Fax: (404) 880-8440
Email: vjester@cau.edu
Ms. Genesis Taylor-Young, Assistant Director of Disability Services
Phone: (404) 880-8044
Fax: (404) 880-8440
Email: gtaylor-young@cau.edu
Dr. Newburn Reynolds, Counselor
Phone: (404) 880-8044
Fax: (404) 880-8440
Email: nreynold@cau.edu
Joyce Worrell, Administrative Specialist
Phone: (404) 880-8044
Fax: (404) 880-8440
Email: jworrell@cau.edu
Ms. Taylor Banks, Counselor
tbanks@cau.edu
Phone: 404 880 8044
Fax: 404 880 8440
