Westminster University's mental health services help students gain knowledge and skills for living well. Mental health services at Westminster support student development, connection, and purpose through compassionate counseling in an inclusive environment that promotes hope, healing, and well-being.

In-person clinical counseling appointments are available through the last day of Fall semester classes and will resume the first day of the Spring semester. The office is open over winter break, and TimelyCare virtual counseling appointments are available over break. Crisis mental health services are available 24/7.

If you have questions, please contact a service coordinator by phone (801.832.2465) or email (mentalhealthservices@westminster.edu).

How to Request an Appointment

  • If you are a new client, submit an Initial Intake Appointment request form to access the digital portal and request your first appointment.
  • If you have been seen by a Westminster therapist previously, please call 801.832.2666 to discuss scheduling with a service coordinator.

REQUEST AN INITIAL INTAKE APPOINTMENT

Pricing

In person mental health counseling services are available to all enrolled students at Westminster University. Services are provided by licensed mental health therapists and graduate student therapist interns who are closely supervised by licensed staff. There is currently no fee for counseling services nor need for health insurance to access services.

Confidentiality

Mental Health Services appointments are confidential, which means staff will not share any information about students or what is discussed in session except in very limited circumstances, which the therapist will review with students at the start of their first appointment.

Mental Health Services

Mental Health Services provides free in-person counseling to any currently enrolled student. Students can access up to 12 sessions per academic year at no cost. They will work together with and their therapist toward student-identified goals for therapy. Many students find they have met their goals in fewer than 12 sessions, so length of treatment will be collaboratively determined by the student and their therapist.

We offer trauma-informed care and are committed to promoting and affirming multiple and intersecting identities. Some of the common issues we address include:

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Relationships
  • Academic stress
  • Identity exploration
  • Adjusting to change

The first step is to schedule an intake appointment. Follow-up appointments are available throughout every semester with the exception of all University Closure days and semester breaks.

In some instances, Mental Health Services staff may recommend a student seek specialized care in the community. In that case, staff and other campus resources will support student in finding and establishing care.

During the final 3 weeks of the semester, Mental Health Services shifts to offering single session appointments rather than Intake appointments for new clients. Single sessions consist of 1 in-person 50-minute session to briefly explore a mental health issue with a therapist, gain tools and skills to better cope with the current issue, learn about additional available resources, and make a plan to support mental health. Students who complete a single session and would like to continue in-person counseling can request an intake for the following semester.

Mental Health Services periodically offers small group counseling options based on student interest. Small group counseling offerings can be supportive, process-oriented, or skills-based.

Mental Health Services is committed to collaborating with student groups and would love to partner with or help facilitate your already established group; If you are enrolled student and have a group, class, or topic that you are interested in partnering with Mental Health Services on, please email us (mentalhealthservices@westminsteru.edu) or call (801.832.2465).

Mental Health Services strives to provide outreach and prevention services to enrolled students by partnering with the Westminster campus community. We participate in New Student and Transfer Orientations, tabling events, and are happy to meet with students, faculty, and staff to present on relevant topics and/or resources.

If you are a student, staff, or faculty member interested in a particular outreach or prevention topic or event, please submit a request.

Integrated Wellness hosts Well at Westminster events that are open to all students and partner with a variety of campus departments and student clubs. These events are low-stress, social, and educational. Aimed toward increasing social connection while engaging in a fun activity (with maybe some light information/ resources sprinkled in), keep an eye out for ongoing Well at Westminster events on the campus calendar and our Instagram @westminsterwellness.

Mental Health Services is committed to providing mental health- and wellness-related consultation for student groups, faculty, and staff.

If you would like to consult, please contact the Director of Integrated Wellness, Allyson McGuire, by phone (801.832.2273) or email (amcguire@westminsteru.edu).

Are you a community member, faculty, or staff (not student) seeking no-cost mental health services? If so, contact the Community Clinic Training Center.

Employees of Westminster University seeking mental health support can utilize the employee assistance program (EAP) administered by HealthJoy. Contact Human Resources with any questions.

In crisis? Please access 24/7 crisis support resources.