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Mental Health Services

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