Student Health and Wellness

Services

Consultations, available to all students, are an initial meeting to help to assess and determine students counseling needs and options. The counselor will ask questions intended to understand and clarify concerns and collaborate on next steps to connect the student with best-fit resources on and/or off campus.

Individual counseling, available to all full-time and degree-seeking part-time students, allows an individual to explore concerns with an objective counselor in order to work toward goals established by the student. Counseling Support Services offers individualized short-term, goal-oriented counseling services. Sessions are scheduled for 50 minutes, primarily on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. However, the number and frequency of sessions vary and are determined based on student need, progress towards goals, and counselor recommendation and availability. Students in need of more intensive or longer-term treatment are referred to community providers.

Counseling groups are developed to meet the needs of individuals in the student body who are interested in this type of counseling experience. Student interest initiates the development of counseling groups. Group counseling involves regular meetings with a small group of individuals and a counselor. Members work toward understanding and resolving personal concerns in the group context. Groups usually focus on a specific topic and typically meet weekly. The structure of the group may be time-limited or ongoing, depending on its purpose.

2024-2025 Groups

Neurodiverse Narratives – Mondays, 10:30-11:30am, 02/10/25-04/7/25

This is a creative space where college students embracing neurodiversity (ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, etc.), self-diagnosed or otherwise, can come together. This support group will use art making and storytelling to connect over the joys and struggles of being neurodivergent in a world not built for us. No artistic background needed, come as you are! 

Hope After Loss – Tuesdays, 4:30-5:30pm, 02/11/25 – 04/15/25

A group for students who have experienced the death of a close family member, friend, or loved one to come together, share their stories and find resources and healing. The group will explore ideas and experiences related to grief, coping, and hope after loss. 

Mind + Body Balance – Fridays, 10:30-11:30am, 02/14/25-04/11/25

Join us for an 8-week journey to build emotional wellness, practice mindfulness, and explore the connection between body image and self-esteem. Learn practical skills to improve confidence, self-love, and relationships while connecting with others in a supportive environment. 

Self-Care Lunch & Learn – Tuesdays, 11:30am-12:30pm, 02/11/25 & 04/08/25

Counseling and Helwig Rec Center join together to offer lunch and a self-care activity to promote community, wellness, and a break from academic work. Self-care activities are interactive, and art based.

Student Workshops

Days and times determined by your group

A variety of mental health topics are available to be presented to your group, including Stress Management, Self-Care, Healthy Relationships, Self-Esteem, or a topic or your choice.

Email counseling@sanmingzhi.net for more information, to register, or to schedule a workshop for your group.

Case Management primarily consists of linkage and referral to off campus counseling as well as to other mental health resources. Referrals to off-campus (including out-of-state) services, those with reduced and/or low fees, and those accessible by public transportation are available. We offer linkage and referral when students prefer off-campus services, when students are in need of more specialized services than we offer, or when students are assessed for long term counseling or a higher level of care. Linkage and referral is also available for locating mental health support services and other mental health resources in the community to supplement campus counseling services.

Let’s Talk is a drop-in counseling service for students that prefer to use unscheduled services rather than traditional scheduled counseling sessions. Students are welcome to drop-in for any counseling-related reason during the drop-in hours. Drop-in hours are hosted at the Health & Counseling offices, 3317 W Foster Ave, a few doors west of the campus postal center, on weekdays 11:00am-12:00pm, when classes are in session. Let’s Talk is not available during the evenings or weekends, or during the summer months.

LET’S TALK SCHEDULE

Counseling Support Services staff works with the campus community to provide education about mental health issues and to promote personal growth and wellness. Counseling staff is available to provide programs at the request of student, staff, and faculty groups. Counseling Support Services staff also provides Mental Health First Aid training. Counseling Support Services staff posts psychoeducational content and announcements on Instagram @npuhealth.

Request Program or Training

Request Mental Health First Aid Training