Guide in MAKING REFERRALS to OCCS

  1. IDENTIFY STUDENT'S BEHAVIORS INDICATING THE NEED FOR HELP
    • A student who may need counseling would likely manifest the following behaviors:

    • Performs very poorly in both oral and written exams
    • Shows lack of interest and motivation in his or her studies
    • Talks aloud and distracts others in class
    • Isolates himself or herself from the group
    • Seems to be perpetually tired, anxious, depressed, irritable, angry, etc.
    • Is often late or absent
    • Fails to submit work on time
    • Manifests deterioration in grooming or hygiene
    • Shows signs of dramatic weight loss or gain, etc.
    • Talks about SUICIDE

  2. TALK TO THE STUDENT ABOUT THE NEED TO SEEK PROFESSIONAL HELP
    • If you observe any of these behaviors, here's how to proceed:

    • Inform the student regarding the behavioral patterns that you have observed in confidence
    • Listen to the person's situation.
    • Suggest that he or she may consider availing of the counseling services provided by the OCCS for free.
    • Respect the person being referred. A student has the freedom to refuse a referral.
    • However, if his or her behavior endangers one's well-being and those of others, it is our utmost responsibility to provide such help to the student without necessarily getting his or her consent.

  3. INFORM OCCS ABOUT YOUR REFERRAL
    • If the student agrees to the referral, you may:

    • Download the counseling referral form from the OCCS Website: 
      http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/offices/osa/occs/default.asp
    • Inform the OCCS Director or any OCCS staff regarding your referral either by phone or personal visit at the OCCS.
    • Ask your student to schedule an appointment with the Counselor. In case of emergency, you may immediately accompany the student to the OCCS. Otherwise, you may inform the student that he or she can meet with the Counselor of the Day during the regular working hours.

 

You may get in touch with us through the following contact details:

 

OCCS Main Office
Room 304 Br. Connon Hall
536-0226; 524-4611 local 419

OCCS Satellite Office
Room 1505A Andrew Gonzalez Hall
524-4611 local 389

Career Office
Room 115 Saint Joseph's Hall
523-4286; 524-4611 local 416

Office Hours :
8:00 AM to 12:00 NN
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
524-4611 local 389