Counseling Services

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In-Person Counseling Referral

If you or someone you know wants or needs to visit with a professional personal counselor, in-person counseling is available through Newman University. Please contact the Student Success Center located in Dugan or email [email protected] to receive the required counseling referral paperwork or to set up a time to complete it in person.

Counseling Referral Service Guidelines:

• All referrals and services are confidential.
• Short-term professional personal counseling with a licensed counselor is available for currently enrolled, full-time undergrad students at no cost. Discounted rate for graduate students.
• Twelve (12) free counseling sessions are offered to students per academic year.
• If a student fails to keep a scheduled appointment, the student’s account will be assessed $32.50 for the first missed appointment, increasing with each subsequent missed appointment.

Virtual Counseling

Virtual counseling is available for students through UWill using their school email. Click here or contact Dr. Andi Giesen for more information and to get started.

Red Folder

The Red Folder was created to aid in recognizing concerning behaviors and how to address said behaviors, including crisis intervention. The Red Folder can be found here.

Mental Health Crisis Numbers and Emergency Services

If you are need of immediate assistance, please contact campus security by calling extension 2911 from any Newman landline phone or 316-253-7580. Additionally, the below crisis communications are available to you at any time.