Mount St. Joseph University

Individual Counseling

1. 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. 
2. Teletherapy for students residing in Ohio OR in-person therapy with a MSJ staff counselor- free to all MSJ students. Call 513-244-4949 or email Wellness.Center@msj.edu to schedule an appointment. TAO (Therapy Assistance Online) is the HIPAA complaint tele-portal used for this service. 

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

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 Civil and Racial Unrest

A MESSAGE TO OUR STUDENTS

In light of the significant disruption in the United States Capitol, the Wellness Center extends our support to those affected. These threatening and violent acts are disturbing.  In addition, we are aware of the ongoing awareness of the inherent racism in the differential response of law enforcement and government officials to those inciting and perpetrating violence in recent days and the Black Lives Matter protests calling for a just and equal society. We recognize the emotional and psychological impact of witnessing violence, terrorism, and racist acts even if they take place at a physical distance, for all of our students.    

Resources at MSJ:  

As always, if you are in distress, please know we are here to help. Students may contact the Wellness Center Counseling Services at any time by calling 513-244-4949 or Patsy.Schwaiger@msj.edu. 

If calling after hours, call 513-807-2516 to speak with the counselor on call or click TalkNow

to register at Lions.Health to access  a 24/7 single session counseling service available to all of our full time students. 

Additional resources:

Managing stress related to political change

How To Cope With Trauma In A Time Of Civil Unrest

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

Coping After Disaster

Mental Health Resource Center