Congratulations, Bishops and families. You made it to summer! It is important to remind your student to continue prioritizing their mental health and wellness over break. The Virtual Care Group is available to access free virtual appointments with mental health counselors and urgent medical providers. They also offer 24/7 phone access to a counselor by calling 1-888-507-3071.
If your student is looking for other options for mental health treatment, their insurance provider or medical provider can also help them identify providers in their local area. A bonus related to contacting the insurance provider is that they can tell your student which providers are also in network with their insurance! Many providers also have their own websites that show up during a web browser search and may also have a profile on a provider search database.
Examples of these databases include Psychology Today and Mental Health Match. As your student narrows down their search, they are encouraged to ask questions of prospective providers to make sure they are a good fit for your student’s needs and preferences. Examples of these questions can be found here.
OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU Counseling Services
Contact: Leana Froehlich-Terry at counselingservices@owu.edu