Barnes Center at The Arch
Barnes Center at The Arch Counseling has received reaccreditation from the International Accreditation of Counseling Services (IACS) through October 2032. The IACS is the premier leader in setting the standard for the full range of professional counseling services on college and university campuses worldwide.
“IACS standards have long been recognized as the benchmark providing us with best practices and evaluating quality within the field of counseling services,” says Carrie Brown, Ph.D., director of counseling. “Having been successfully reaccredited means a lot to the staff as it reflects the quality of their work and is a stamp of validation that we meet the highest established standards in the field.”
IACS’ rigorous accreditation process involves detailed documentation, a comprehensive site visit evaluation and multiple peer reviews in five areas:
Approval by the IACS is also dependent upon evidence of continuing professional development as well as demonstration of excellence of counseling performance. After being evaluated, the IACS found that Barnes Center Counseling offered competent and reliable professional services to the Syracuse University community.
“Having this accreditation illustrates that the staff and services of Barnes Center at The Arch Counseling have been evaluated by external experts in the field and that we meet the highest standards of the profession,” says Brown. “For students, family members and our campus community, it is reassuring to know that we are providing high-quality mental health services and have been determined to meet the gold standards established in the field.”
The Barnes Center offers individual counseling and group counseling to Syracuse University students, which are covered in full through the Health and Wellness Fee. For more information or questions, please visit the Barnes Center at The Arch website or call 315.443.8000.
Counseling Center waiting room
