Center for Health and Well-being
Not feeling like yourself? You don’t have to figure it out alone.
How to Get Help
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Talk to someone on campus
In-person and virtual options available.
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Crisis Support
Call 911 OR SWOSU Campus Police at 580.774.3111, or text 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Services
What to Expect
Your First Visit
Starting counseling can feel like a big step, and it’s completely normal to feel a little unsure at first. Our goal is to make the process as comfortable and supportive as possible.
During your first appointment, you’ll meet one-on-one with a counselor in a confidential, non-judgmental space. This session is focused on getting to know you, what’s been going on, what brought you in, and what kind of support you’re looking for. You can share at your own pace, and you’re always in control of what you choose to talk about. This is also a great time to ask any questions you may have.
Before your appointment, you’ll be asked to complete an intake packet, which is available on this page. This helps your counselor better understand your needs and make the most of your time together.
Together, you and your counselor may:
- Talk through your current concerns
- Identify goals or areas you’d like to focus on
- Discuss next steps, including follow-up appointments or resources
By the end of the visit, you’ll have a better idea of what counseling can look like and how we can support you moving forward.
Service Delivery Information
SWOSU Counseling Services utilizes a hybrid model of care, offering both in-person appointments and services through a HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform. We remain committed to supporting the mental health and emotional needs of our campus community.
As federal emergency regulations from the COVID-19 pandemic have been lifted, counselors are only able to practice in states where they are licensed. Because of this, services cannot be provided to students located outside of Oklahoma. Students may participate in telehealth sessions while physically located within the state of Oklahoma. Please note that these requirements are set by state licensing boards, not SWOSU.
Stepped Care Model
The Stepped Care Model is referenced in the JED Playbook as a holistic approach that provides flexible access to wellness and mental health resources. We recognize that a student is flourishing when they are healthy in all aspects of their life. Stepped Care gives individuals the opportunity to step their care up, or step it down, depending on their health needs. It is an individualized approach.
Confidentiality
Confidentiality – Your privacy is our priority. All services are provided by licensed counselors who follow strict confidentiality guidelines to protect your personal information, in accordance with professional and ethical standards.
Mission & Important Information
The SWOSU Counseling Center provides comprehensive mental health services at Southwestern Oklahoma State University within the Division of Student Affairs. Our mission is to provide high-quality counseling and crisis intervention to our campus community members, consultation, and overall health and wellness resources. We strive to promote the psychological well-being of all members of the university community to foster a rich and meaningful campus life experience. We remain committed to the practice of psychology as governed by applicable professional ethics codes and by federal and state laws.
Our approach is based on a stepped care model, allowing services to be tailored to each student’s needs and adjusted over time to ensure the right level of support. We offer a hybrid model of care, including in-person and secure virtual (telehealth) appointments. Due to state licensing laws, services are only available to students physically located within Oklahoma at the time of their session. For telehealth appointments, students should join from a private location, be prepared to share their current location and phone number at the start of each session, and remain in one place for the duration. For assistance finding a private space, please contact the front desk at 580-774-3776.
JED Campus Statement
We are a proud member of the JED Campus community, a signature program of The Jed Foundation (JED), designed to create positive, systemic change on university campuses. JED supports a comprehensive approach to mental health promotion and suicide prevention for colleges and universities across the nation.
Location & Contact
- Location: Wellness Center - (Do not use the main entrance. Please use the entrance to the right of the main entrance.)
- Phone: 580-774-3776
