Wellness Services
Student Mental & Physical Health Resources
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It is strongly recommended that Cowley College students in need of mental health resources begin by contacting Rebecca Holman at:
Phone: 620-441-5228 or 800-593-2222 ext. 5228
Find us in the Student Center
Rebecca Holman, our Student Life Counselor, and the Wellness Services office are located in the Nelson Student Center in the same area as the Student Life offices.
Local Health Services
Cowley College is in partnership with Chestnut Wellness for immediate student physical-health needs.
MORE RESOURCES
For students who prefer not to contact the Student Life Counselor, it is recommended that the following resources be considered:
- Your family doctor (for a referral to a counselor or therapist)
- A counselor or therapist that you have worked with previously, or someone recommended by a trusted friend or family member
- Reach out to a trusted member of your faith/spiritual community
- Call the number on the back of your insurance card/go online to see what Counselors, Psychologists, Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists are in network
- Your community mental health center:
- In Cowley County: Four County Mental Health at 620-442-4540 or 620-221-9664
- In Sedgwick County: COMCARE at 316-660-7540
- In Sumner County: Sumner Mental Health at 620-326-7448
- In other counties: contact the Student Life Counselor for contact information
CRISIS SITUATIONS: In a situation in which you are thinking about harming yourself or another person, it is recommended that you contact one of the following immediately:
- Four County Crisis Line is 800-499-1748
- COMCARE serves both Sedgwick and Sumner County for Crisis Care
- Go to 988lifeline.org, call 988 (press 1 if you are a Veteran or Service Member), or text 741741
- Other Local Resources
- AlcoholScreening.org
- Alcoholics Anonymous
- Blood Alcohol Calculator
- Cannabis Use
- Facts about Fentanyl
- Note: there is a free Naloxone dispenser in Nelson Student Center
- Narcotics Anonymous
- Substance Use Treatment Options
- Support for Families
Student of Concern
A Student of Concern report form is provided in an online format. If you have concerns about a Cowley College student, you are encouraged to complete and submit a report.