Center for Personal Development (CPD) Center for Personal Development comstaffcpd [at] westpoint.edu About The Center for Personal Development provides confidential counseling services for cadets, and USCC Chain of Command, and supporting staff regarding psychological, behavioral, or developmental concerns relating to cadets.AboutThe Center for Personal Development (CPD) provides comprehensive counseling services to the Corps of Cadets in an accepting and supportive environment. CPD is staffed by Army and civilian clinical psychologists with a broad range of experience providing counseling and behavioral health treatment. CPD also provides consultation to the USCC Chain of Command and supporting staff (TACs, instructors, sponsors, mentors, and others) regarding psychological, behavioral, or developmental concerns relating to cadets. Our mission is to “facilitate the personal and professional development of cadets into leaders of character as future Army officers.” The center’s motto “Know Yourself to Lead Others” embodies our mission and purpose.ServicesCPD provides individual counseling by licensed clinical psychologists for a variety of cadet concerns. Common issues include stress, anxiety, depression, grief, interpersonal skills, leadership development, time management, decision-making, career issues, eating disorders and weight control, roommate conflicts, academic difficulties, dating, phobias, and crisis management.The majority of services are provided on an individual basis according to the cadet’s academic schedule. Schedule appointments through the Cadet Information System (CIS) - must be logged into the WREN, call ext. 3022, email a provider directly, or walk in to make an appointment CPD has walk-in hours from 7:45 a.m.-4 p.m. for emergency situations unable to wait for a regularly scheduled appointment. CPD also maintains an after-hours emergency call phone (845-591-7215) and provides 24-hour emergency support through the Keller Army Community Hospital ER.Accreditation and ConfidentialityThe CPD is fully accredited by the International Association of Counseling Services (IACS), the recognized accrediting organization for university and college counseling centers. The center follows privacy and confidentiality guidelines set forth by IACS, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the American Psychological Association, and the American College Counseling Association. Some limits to privacy exist. With few exceptions involving safety and legal issues, information is not shared outside of CPD without the cadet’s written permission. Clinical files are safeguarded and DO NOT become part of the cadet’s medical or military record. Seeking services through CPD will not negatively impact a cadet’s standing.Additional ResourcesChaplain Services: ext. 3316Center for Enhanced Performance: ext. 2871Army Substance Abuse Program: ext. 7691Cadet Health Clinic: ext. 3003USCC Dietician: ext. 6661Keller Behavioral Health: (Bldg. 606), ext. 3441Sexual Assault Response Coordinator: (845) 659-7467Contact UsWashington Hall 6306West Point, NY 10996(845) 938-3022CPD Hotline: (845) 591-72157:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-FridayMake an appointment (CIS login required)