Health and Counseling Services
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PPM 6-14, Health and Counseling Services | Responsible Office: Vice President for Student Affairs |
1.0 PURPOSE
This policy describes the physical and mental health services made available through the 91¶ÌÊÓƵ Student Health Center (“SHC”) and the 91¶ÌÊÓƵ Counseling and Psychological Services Center (“CPSC”).
2.0 POLICY
2.1 SHC Services
2.1.1 Health care services that are provided by the 91¶ÌÊÓƵ Health Center are available for eligible 91¶ÌÊÓƵ students enrolled for the semester in which they seek services. Limited exceptions apply to student eligibility, as noted on the SHC website. SHC will confirm eligibility before services are provided.
2.1.2 SHC medical staff generally provide basic medical care for common illnesses and injuries. Students with specialty medical needs may be referred to community resources.
2.1.3 Although students are not charged for provider visits, small fees apply for some services, such as certain laboratory test, x-ray, and pharmacy products.
2.1.4 The SHC does not bill or accept insurance. Payment for any fees incurred is due at the time of service.
2.1.5 The SHC is a student fee funded facility. Although SHC may permit faculty and staff to use the SHC a minimal fee is applied to provider visits and standard fees apply to other services. The SHC is not intended for use as the primary provider site for faculty and staff, including salaried employees who are also currently enrolled students.
2.2 CPSC Services
2.2.1 Brief mental health counseling and related psychological services that are provided by the 91¶ÌÊÓƵ Counseling and Psychological Services Center are available for eligible 91¶ÌÊÓƵ students enrolled for the semester in which they seek care. Limited exceptions apply to student eligibility, as noted on the CPSC website.
CPSC will confirm eligibility before services are provided.
2.2.2 Students whose mental health needs cannot be accommodated within the CPSC brief treatment model may be referred to community resources.
2.2.3 Most CPSC services are free for students, with the exception of certain services, as noted on the website.
2.2.4 Due to high demand and limited university resources, 91¶ÌÊÓƵ faculty and staff may not receive mental health care at CPSC.
2.2.5 The CPSC does not bill or accept insurance. Payment for any fees incurred is due at the time of service.
Revision History: 06/09/2020
Creation Date: 03/10/82
Amended: 5/11/04, 9/04/12. 6/09/20