Faculty and Staff Resources
Students in Distress: A Guide for Faculty and Staff
How to Make a Referral to the Counseling Center
Presenting yourself as knowledgeable about campus services can ease a student’s discomfort about seeking help. Assure the student that seeking help is a sign of strength and does not necessarily mean there are serious problems. Assure the student you are referring him/her to the Counseling Center because you are concerned and want him/her to get appropriate assistance. Here are some suggestions for urgent and non-emergency situations.
Urgent/Crisis Situations:
During Business Hours:
- Counseling Center staff are available for consultation Monday - Friday, 8:00am – 5:00 pm. You may call 882-6601 and ask to speak with the staff member on-call. It is also appropriate to walk the student over to the Center at 119 Parker Hall.
Outside of Business Hours:
- If a situation needs immediate attention, such as you believe the student is a danger to him or herself or to others please call the MU Police at 882-7201 or the Columbia Police at 911. In most cases, their response will involve having an officer facilitate transport of the student to a hospital emergency room for evaluation.
Non-Emergency Referrals:
- Encourage the student to contact the Counseling Center directly to schedule an initial assessment interview by calling 882-6601. You may also want to offer to let the student call from your office if you believe extra support/encouragement is needed.
Other Services Available on Campus
Offers educational programming, resource lending library, referral resources and the Counseling Center provides staff for counseling and crisis intervention with special expertise in sexual assault and violence. 229 Brady Commons.
Student Health Center 882-7481Provides medical services, psychiatric and counseling services, alcohol/drug assistance, and health education. After-hours nurse hotline provides 24-hour assistance to students who need medical services or advice. Hours are 8-6 Monday-Thursday, and 8-5 Friday.
The Wellness Resource Center 882-4634Offers information and resource library materials, workshops, and referral services for students with alcohol or drug use concerns and other wellness-related issues. B.A.S.I.C.S. (Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students) is a program for MU students to address their alcohol issues. Students referred to BASICS attend an interactive workshop, receive personalized feedback, and meet for an hour with a counselor to discuss their alcohol use and related issues.
Psychological Services Clinic 882-4677Offers therapy and outpatient psychiatric services on a sliding-fee basis. Hours are Monday 10-5, Tuesday 9-9, Wednesday 12-9, Thursday 12-9, and Friday 9-5. Psychology Building, 8th Street entrance.
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