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.

To reach the Licensed Clinical Social Worker staff, please call or email:

Contact Information

Geraldine “Sally” Bates, LCSW
Behavioral Health and Social Services
601-957-6776 or 601-948-5572
gbates@centralmshealth.org