The Student Wellness and Accessibility Department (SWAD) provides confidential support to help Aiken Technical College students manage personal challenges that may impact their well-being and academic success. Our goal is to ensure students have access to emotional wellness resources, crisis support, and guidance during difficult times.

SWAD offers short-term support, crisis intervention, and referrals to additional campus or community resources when needed.

If you are feeling overwhelmed, experiencing emotional distress, or navigating personal challenges, support is available.

Schedule an Appointment

Students may request to meet with the Student Wellness & Accessibility Department Manager for support related to stress, personal concerns, emotional distress, or crisis situations.

Appointments can be scheduled using the link below.

Schedule an Appointment

Refer Someone to Counseling

If you're concerned about an Aiken Tech student, please CLICK HERE to fill-out the referral form. For emergencies, please call us at 803-508-7484. We can help you determine what to do and how to help the student.

Warning Signs

If you notice a significant change in a student's behavior or emotional state, it may be helpful to express concern and encourage them to seek support. If you observe these behaviors, approach the student with care, listen without judgment, and encourage them to connect with SWAD.

Common warning signs may include:

• Increased alcohol or drug use

• Withdrawal from friends, family, or campus activities

• Declining academic performance

• Frequent class absences

• Noticeable changes in personal hygiene

• Significant weight loss or weight gain

• Expressions of hopelessness, despair, or self-harm

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States. The Lifeline is available for everyone, is free, and confidential. Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. For TTY Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988.

 Emergency Situations

If someone is in immediate danger of harming themselves or others, please call 911 immediately.