Mental Health Support for Students & Staff
Students and Staff of Tougaloo College have access to mental health services through Central Mississippi Health Services, Inc., located in the Owens Health and Wellness Center. Central Mississippi Health Services provides on-campus services for all enrolled students and staff from 8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Call a licensed mental health provider at (601)957-6776 to schedule an appointment. Please note that referrals for additional external services will be at a cost to the student.
Available Services
On-Campus Mental Health Services
Our Licensed Clinical Social Worker provides comprehensive behavioral health and social services to support the mental health and wellbeing of Tougaloo College students and staff. Services are available during regular business hours with flexible scheduling options.
Service Hours
Monday through Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Located in the Owens Health and Wellness Center
Appointments available by calling the contact number below
Contact Information
To reach the Licensed Clinical Social Worker staff, please call or email:
Geraldine "Sally" Bates, LCSW
Behavioral Health and Social Services
Phone: (601)957-6776 or (601)948-5572
Email: gbates@centralmshealth.org