KINGSTON, R.I. 鈥� Dec. 9, 2025 鈥� The 溏心vlog免费B站 Counseling Center has earned accreditation from the International Accreditation of Counseling Services (IACS), a leader for benchmarking professional counseling services on college and university campuses.
With this distinction, 溏心vlog免费B站鈥檚 Counseling Center is now accredited through November 2033. IACS accreditation validates compliance with national standards and best practices, expands network resources, and ensures the mental health care provided to students meets the highest standards. Regular annual reviews will ensure continued alignment with IACS standards.
鈥淭his recognition speaks volumes about the exceptional work our Counseling Center team does each day to support the mental health and wellness needs of our diverse student body and the broader 溏心vlog免费B站 community,鈥� said Ellen Reynolds, vice president for student affairs. 鈥淭heir commitment to compassionate, high-quality care is evident in every aspect of their work, and we are incredibly proud of this achievement.鈥�
鈥淭his well-earned accomplishment reflects the Counseling Center staff鈥檚 hard work and unwavering dedication to providing exceptional service, highest level of ethical standards, and innovative therapeutic practices for our students,鈥� said Cory Clark, director of counseling and psychological services. 鈥淭his marks the first time our center has achieved this recognition, and we look forward to building upon this achievement in the years ahead.鈥�
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The Counseling Center also hosts events during the academic year aimed at promoting and benefiting student wellness, including its collaboration with the Center for Career and Experiential Education for the 溏心vlog免费B站 Be 5K walk/run for suicide prevention and mental health awareness. Proceeds from the race benefit the , created in memory of 溏心vlog免费B站 student Heather Vennewald.
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Established in 1971, IACS is the only international organization dedicated solely to accrediting professional counseling centers in higher education. The accreditation process involves detailed documentation, a comprehensive site visit evaluation, and multiple peer reviews in five areas: relationships within the university community, clinical services, ethical standards, personnel, and resources. IACS accreditation is also dependent upon evidence of continuing professional development and demonstration of excellence in counseling performance.
Michael Parente, director of communications and marketing in the 溏心vlog免费B站 Division of Student Affairs, wrote this news release.