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About Mental Health Services

Mental Health Services Check-In Desk and Waiting Area

Whether you’re experiencing a situational problem, an immediate crisis, or other mental health concerns, CSU Health Network Mental Health Services is here to help. Our professional staff includes licensed psychologists, psychiatrists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, licensed professional counselors and licensed clinical social workers, as well as new professionals working toward licensure and graduate student staff completing their degrees in a mental health field.

Students at CSU benefit from a wide range of mental health support resources to support your health and well-being.  In addition to these resources, CSU Health Network also has specialty teams that provide services to students experiencing more intense mental health concerns that arise related to hospitalizationsubstance use; interpersonal violence; and/or trauma, such as war, physical violence, or that experienced by students with marginalized identities.

CSU Health Network Mental Health Services are deeply committed to creating a welcoming, supportive space in which you can truly be seen and valued in your entirety.  For those whose experiences of marginalization and oppression add extra layers to your distress – you and all of your identities are welcome here.

Transitioning your Mental Health Care to CSU Health Network

We encourage students to engage with CSU Health Network to support their well-being. Learn tips for transitioning to college as well as information on setting up your own personal care team while away from home.

Services Provide by CSU Health Network Mental Health Services

CSU Health Network provides a wide range of mental health support resources for CSU students, including therapy groups, skill-building workshops, brief individual therapy, psychiatric services, and more.

No referral or screening required

MULTICULTURAL COUNSELING SERVICES

Multicultural Counseling Services is designed for students who have been historically underrepresented and aims to reduce barriers for you to access and navigate Mental Health Services.  Visit the Multicultural Counseling webpage to learn more.

SKILL-BUILDING WORKSHOPS

Many students participate in skill-building workshops to build knowledge and increase coping skills in certain areas of their lives.  Whether you want to overcome challenges, improve relationships, connect with others, or learn how to manage stress, anxiety or depression, there is a place for you.  For a full list of skill-building workshops, visit the Skill-Building Workshops page.

ONLINE 24/7 TOOLS

CSU Health Network offers a variety of free, online 24/7 digital tools to boost your well-being. Whether or not you need help managing anxiety with SilverCloud, crushing your finances, or taking an alcohol self-screening there are many free digital tools to support you in your journey.  Visit the digital tools webpage to learn more.

Referral or screening required

THERAPY GROUPS

Therapy groups are powerful tools for growth and change.  Many students participate in our large group program each semester, and CSU Health Network has one of the largest group programs in the country.  Therapy groups allow you to connect with other students who share common experiences, identities and concerns. Learn more by visiting our therapy groups page.

BRIEF INDIVIDUAL THERAPY

CSU Health Network Mental Health Services operates under a brief therapy model where issues are addressed over a few sessions and focus on solutions rather than problems.  We utilize this model in order to maximize our resources in meeting student mental health needs. These brief, solution-focused sessions help you navigate:

  • Recent anxiety, stress, or depression
  • Interpersonal/Relationship/Family Concerns
  • Academic concerns
  • Self-esteem concerns
  • Eating concerns
  • Coping with a traumatic event

PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES

People seek psychiatric help for many reasons. The problems can be sudden, such as a panic attack, frightening hallucinations, thoughts of suicide, or hearing voices. The problems may be more long-term, such as feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or anxiousness that never seem to lift, or problems functioning that cause everyday life to feel distorted or out of control.  CSU Health Network offers psychiatry services to support student’s emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs.  Psychiatry services consists of a dedicated, onsite team of psychiatrists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners.  Learn more by visiting the Psychiatric Services page.

DRUGS, ALCOHOL, AND YOU (DAY) PROGRAMS

CSU Health Network’s Drugs, Alcohol and You (DAY) Programs offers services to fee-paying students who are concerned about their substance use or are required to complete an assessment or engage in treatment by the University’s disciplinary system.

POST-HOSPITALIZATION SUPPORT (iTEAM)

When a student is hospitalized for mental health reasons, family members are frequently concerned about their student’s well-being and the impact of mental health treatment needs on student status. We are committed to helping students make the best decision for their health, and, whenever possible, continue with their coursework. We have a variety of services available to assist with their recovery.

Services Outside our Scope of Care

We recognize some students are struggling with issues that can’t be addressed by the services we provide.  Students whose needs fall outside our scope of care or have a preference we are unable to meet are primarily referred to outside providers.  Some common reasons students are referred to services in the community include:

  • A need or desire to be seen more than every 2-3 weeks for individual therapy
  • A need or desire for uninterrupted services from semester to semester
  • A need or desire for a specialty or treatment modality we do not provide
  • A need or desire for intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization, or inpatient care
  • Comprehensive psychological assessment to identify concerns such as ADHD, Learning Disorders, Autism Spectrum disorders, etc.
  • A need for court mandated or forensic assessment.
  • Students who are currently receiving or intend to receive ongoing individual therapy from an outside mental health provider.This does not apply to students interested in transferring their care to counseling services or for students interested in accessing groups, workshops, or online 24/7 tools.
  • Students needing medical detoxification and/or medical stabilization including initiating buprenorphine or methadone maintenance.
  • Students seeking treatment with Esketamine, psilocybin or other plant-based psychedelics, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), or Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT).
  • Students seeking certification for medical cannabis registry card.
  • Students seeking documentation for Emotional Support/Service Animals (ESAs).

Students identified as needing care beyond our scope will be assisted by our care team. CSU Health Network will be able to help with referrals for care in the community.  Please come see us and we will work with you to help transfer your care