Psychological Services Center
The Psychological Services Center offers comprehensive evaluation and therapy services to individuals, families, and organizations. The Center is located in Good Hall at the University of Indianapolis. Licensed clinical faculty, and advanced graduate students working under their supervision, provide services. The Psychological Services Center is a training and research facility associated with the University of Indianapolis. The Center offers evaluation and outpatient therapy services to both children and adults.
Goals of the Center
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The Center provides psychological services to members of the community.
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The Center exposes graduate psychology students to current techniques in a community-oriented setting.
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The Center provides opportunities for professionals practicing in the community to obtain continuing education by providing educational programming.
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The Center provides opportunities for research by maintaining a clinical data base.
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The Center provides clinical faculty with an opportunity for practice that is located in the university setting.
Services of the Center
Services offered include (but are not limited to):
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Individual evaluations
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Psychological and neuropsychological evaluations to assist professionals in meeting client needs. |
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Vocational interest and aptitude evaluations to assist persons in making decisions about career planning. |
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Evaluations to determine the presence of disability and its interference with completing life functions. |
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Individual, couple, marital and family therapy to treat psychological disorders |
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Provision of couple and family education on psychological disorders and managing health issues.
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Workshops and continuing education programs for professionals and the community.
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Consultative services are also available to organizations, which include improving human resources through selection and training.
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Collaborative research activities including design, data collection, statistical analysis, and report preparation.
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Policies and General Information for Clients
Appointments
Your first appointment will be with a Center staff member. It will be a time where you can discuss your concerns. It will also be a time where the Center can collect some basic information, and help you decide what services will best meet your needs. During your first appointment, you may also be asked to complete questionnaires or to take tests. Within a week after your first appointment, someone from the Center will contact you to establish an appointment for treatment, or give you recommendations for other services that may better address your concerns.
Confidentiality
All information obtained is considered confidential in nature. The Center will not release information without your express written request and consent. The only exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are as follows:
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If you need treatment in a medical emergency, information may be released to qualified medical personnel to aid in your treatment;
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If you report a relationship where there is evidence of or risk of abuse or neglect;
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If there is a research project that you have agreed to participate in;
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If there are concerns about situations where you could harm yourself or someone else;
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Issuance of a court order to release records;
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There are other situations identified by Indiana law where confidentiality would be breached.
Emergencies
The Center does not provide emergency services. If you have an emergency outside of business hours, please contact a local Crisis line. There are help lines associated with St. Vincent's Hospital (317-338-4800) and at St. Francis Hospital (317-782-6495). Other crisis lines are listed in the telephone directory.
Location and Hours of Operation
The Center is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with select evenings available until 8:00 p.m. The Center is closed during university vacation times and holidays.
The Center is located in Room 109 of Good Hall on the University of Indianapolis campus. The campus address is 1400 East Hanna Avenue.
Canceling Appointments
Please call in advance if you are unable to attend a scheduled appointment. If you are calling after hours, please leave a message at the Center. Twenty-four hour notice is required to cancel an appointment.
Fees
The Center operates on a sliding fee scale. Fees generated go to the operation of the Center. We do recognize that, in certain cases, payment of fees may represent a financial hardship, and we are willing to establish a mechanism for the receipt of services. The Center director will be happy to discuss options with you. The Center will also assist you in completing insurance forms.
Your Rights and Responsibilities
It is your right to receive services that are consistent with principles established by professional organizations. Services provided at the Center are guided by Indiana law for the practice of psychology and code of ethics of the American Psychological Association. If you believe that the services you are receiving are not competent, you have rights to redress. The Center director will be happy to discuss these rights with you.
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