Counseling Services

Wellness Center Counseling Services

Individual Counseling

Make an appointment with a Wellness Center Counselor. Counseling is free for all MSJ students. To make an appointment:
- Call 513-244-4949 or email Wellness.Center@msj.edu
- OR Click on this link: New Client Paperwork Once completed, you will be contacted to set up an appointment.
Want Tele-counseling? Use TimelyCare . Also free to MSJ Full-time students regardless of where you currently reside. Click here to access the the HIPAA complaint portal used for this service and download the new TimelyCare App. Part-time students may register in TimelyCare for a $75 fee per semester. To access that form Click Here

Mental Health Crisis Intervention

Not feeling safe? Suicide Crisis Hotline: Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org
Not an emergency? Can't wait until business hours to see someone?
- TalkNow: 24/7 Tele-Health Single-Session Consultation with TimelyCare counselor Click here
- Call MSJ Counselor-on-call at 513-807-2516.
  - When the University is closed, the on call number will be forwarded to Campus Police who will connect student with appropriate services.

Self-Help/ Screenings

Access to self-help modules and mindfulness library via TAO (Therapy Assistance Online)- available to ALL students regardless of residency.
http://www.ulifeline.org/stjoseph
Anonymous Self Help Screening CCAPS

Other mental health hotlines and resources - local and national

- National Grad Crisis Line: 1-877-472-3457 http://gradresources.org/crisis/
- Call Blackline: Crisis Call Line prioritizing BIPOC community: https://www.callblackline.com/get-involved
- LGBTQ+ Hotline and support: 1-800-273-8255
  - https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/help-yourself/lgbtq/
  - https://www.allconnect.com/blog/lgbtq-youth-online-resources
- Veterans Help Line: 1-800-273-8255 Press 1 https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/

Need a local referral? contact the Wellness Center for a list of local providers or check your insurance for a list of covered providers.
To find a Therapist in your home community:
- TriHealth Behavioral Health https://www.trihealth.com/institutes-and-services/behavioral-health-services/
- https://www.nbcc.org/search/counselorfind
- https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists
Other tele-therapy Resources (sign up and pay for sessions with a licensed counselor)
- Talkspace Online Therapy - online counseling by text, audio or video messaging at an affordable cost www.talkspace.com
- Better Help - professional online counselors available 24/7, private and affordable www.betterhelp.com

Overwhelmed with feelings of grief and loss? Do you feel overwhelmed about current world events?

In the past two years, we have been overwhelmed with managing anxiety and depression due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. In the past few weeks, many of us are also overwhelmed with grief and loss, personally and globally.

Below are some resources that could help:

Personal loss and grief: https://www.mhanational.org/bereavement-and-grief

Anxiety about War in Ukraine: (two downloadable workbooks...one to print and use, the other a fillable workbook you can download.

https://thewellnesssociety.org/war-anxiety-online-guide-the-wellness-society/

Wellness Center Counseling Staff

Patsy Schwaiger Willig, LPCC-S

Phone: 513-244-4371

Patsy.Schwaiger@msj.edu

Molly McDaniel, LPCC

Phone: 513-244-4206

Molly.McDaniel@msj.edu

Sarah Olson, CT

Phone: 513-244-4855

Sarah.Olson@msj.edu

After Hours Mental Health Emergencies

Wellness Center business hours are M-F , 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM. If, after business hours, you are experiencing a mental health emergency (suicidal thoughts or feelings), please call or text 988, OR chat 988lifeline.org. If you are on campus, you can also contact Campus Police at 513-244-4200. If your need is urgent, but not life threatening,

Use TalkNow, a single session counseling session for urgent concerns, through the TimelyCare app, which is available to all full-time students. Click on this link: TimelyCare

call 513-807-2516 to speak with the Wellness Center counselor on call. When the University is closed, the Wellness Center On-call number is forwarded to Campus Police.

Bookmarks

For students

Title	Description
JED Foundation: Mental Health Resources for College Students	This website is a great resource for finding out information regarding mental health issues faced by college students.
Screening for Mental Health	Wondering about your mental health? Take screenings for Mental Health issues online!
Apps to use for iPhone and Android
ULifeline	Ulifeline will connect you to information about stress, mental health issues and other information that will help you succeed in college. If you click on the "Self-Evaluator" tab at the top of the main page you will be able to assess yourself for issues that could keep you from staying well: alcohol/substance use, depression, PTSD, eating/body image issues, etc.
Crisis Text Line	For students who are dealing with suicidal thoughts and would like to reach out for help through texting...this is a valuable resource! Don't hesitate to ask for help!
NAMI Resources for when in Crisis
Resources for students with psychiatric disabilities	This website has a number of resources to help students with psychiatric disabilities navigate college life.
Campus Safety Guide	Campus Safety Guide for online students, as well as safety apps to download for any student.
It's On Us Campaign: Preventing Sexual Violence on Campus	Take the Pledge to stop sexual violence on campus.
Preventing Sexual Assault on Campus
Sexual Assault: Awareness and Recovery for students	Many sexual assault survivors are afraid to come forward for fear of not being believed, or being blamed for what happened to them. If you’ve experienced an assault or feel confused about a questionable sexual situation, know that you are not alone. Resources are available to you. Here are some statistics on the demographics of students facing sexual violence.
Building Resiliency during the COVID-19 Crisis	A mindfulness course that could help you during a stressful time....
Top Ten Podcasts for Mental Health Self Help	Explore self-help and inspirational mental health podcasts.

Wellness Video

Title	Description
Bipolar Disorder
Chronic Insomnia

Addiction Treatment Resources

Do you need long term or intensive treatment for a drug/alcohol problem co-occurring with other mental health issues? Here are some resources that may be helpful to you.

Title	Description
College Alcoholism and Binge Drinking	This site offers a comprehensive overview of College drinking. Great information and a resource for addiction treatment.
Free and cost-reduced rehab centers in OHIO
BIPOC Addiction and Recovery Resources
Substance Use Prevention in BIPOC coummunity	BIPOC Addiction and Mental Health Recovery Resource
BIPOC Addiction Resources	An extensive list of substance use and mental health resources for Asian American and Pacific Islander communities
Start Your Recovery	StartYourRecovery.org is a tool that helps students take steps toward a more healthy relationship with drugs and alcohol. On the site, students can learn about the experiences of people like them, find the answers they need, and locate support. It’s a free resource and was developed based on input from leading clinicians, people in recovery, and experts from the White House and SAMHSA. We have also added a new content page directed specifically at a collegiate audience: College Students Page.
Al Anon	Al-Anon Family Groups are for the families & friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength, & hope in order to solve their common problems. Al-Anon is supported by the contributions of its members, and there are no dues or fees to attend a meeting. We believe there shouldn’t be any barriers to obtaining sobriety. We respect all members privacy and anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all Al-Anon Traditions.
American Addiction Centers	While not local to the area, The American Addiction Center specializes in dual diagnosis and provides 30, 60, and 90 day treatment options for those looking for more intensive treatment. For more information Joan Burger-Holt, a treatment consultant for the Center is located in Butler County and can give you more information. You can call her at 513-313-7828 or jburgerholt@contactaac.com to begin an assessment process

Handouts

Coping with COVID-19

Title	Description	File type
Care package: Coping with COVID-19		.pdf

Tips for Parents

Title	Description	File type
Support your College Student during the holidays		.docx

Relaxation Exercises

Title	Description	File type
Relaxation Exercise Beach		.mp3
Relaxation Exercise 2 Breath		.mp3
Relaxation Exercise 3 Diaphragm		.mp3
Relaxation Exercise 4 Forest		.mp3
Relaxation Exercise 5 Muscles		.mp3

Mental Health Resources: BIPOC, LGBTQIA+

This link will lead one to a website with great resources to support the emotional well-being of all LGBTQIA+ persons.

https://www.allconnect.com/blog/lgbtq-youth-online-resources

Title	Description	File type
BIPOC Mental Health Resources		.pdf