Mount St. Joseph University

Individual Counseling- Updated 9/28/20

1. Teletherapy with a MSJ staff counselor- free to all MSJ students residing in Ohio. Call 513-244-4949 or email patsy.schwaiger@msj.edu to schedule an appointment. TAO (Therapy Assistance Online) is the HIPAA complaint portal used for this service. 
2. Teletherapy with a TimelyMD counselor via LionsHealth- 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. Part-time students can access this portal for $79.00 per semester. 

Drop-in, Single-Session Consultation

1. Let's Talk is an informal, 15-20 minute confidential conversation with a MSJ Counselor, via Zoom. Offered on Thursdays and free to all MSJ students on a first-come, first-serve basis. Sign-up here
2. TalkNow is immediate single-session help with a TimelyMD counselor, via LionsHealth. Offered anytime and free to MSJ full-time students. Sign-up here.

After hours/ Crisis intervention

1. Any student can call 513-807-2516 to discuss urgent needs with an On-Call MSJ Counselor, after regular office hours.
2. Call "911" or go to your nearest emergency room if you do not feel safe.
3. When the University is closed, the on call number will be forwarded to Campus Police who will connect student with appropriate services.
4. Local Crisis Text Line:  Text "TALBERT" to 839863
5. National Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
6. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:  1-800-273-8255

Self-Help/ Screenings

1. Access to self-help modules and mindfulness library via TAO (Therapy Assistance Online)- available to ALL students regardless of residency.
2. http://www.ulifeline.org/stjoseph
3. https://screening.mentalhealthscreening.org/msju

• Other mental health hotlines - local and national
  • National Grad Crisis Line: 1-877-472-3457  http://gradresources.org/crisis/
  • LGBTQ+ Hotline and support: 1-800-273-8255  https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/help-yourself/lgbtq/
  • 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

Resources for Racial Trauma

A MESSAGE TO OUR STUDENTS

Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that. - Martin Luther King Jr.

As our world struggles with COVID-19 and the grief associated with 100,000+ lives lost in our country alone, we also are faced with the race-based tragedies that have been occurring across our nation.  The incidents we have all witnessed since the tragic death of George Floyd last week, reflect the structural and systemic oppression and injustice that we condemn and are dedicated to addressing.

In the aftermath of experiencing or witnessing trauma, it is normal to experience a range of feelings and emotions, such as shock, fear, sadness, anger, helplessness or guilt.  As mental health providers, we are committed to affirming and providing care for all of our students who have been directly or vicariously impacted by racial trauma.

We encourage all to reach out to people you can trust and who can support you in coping with reactions to current events of racial violence.   We also encourage you to know your limits, and allow yourself permission to set boundaries in conversation and around social media so that you can take care of yourself. Here are resources specific to the needs of our BIPOC students. 

Mental Health Resources for Blacks, Indigenous People and People of Color