Dedicated to providing support for the mental health and well-being of our campus community
Well-being is closely linked to success, both academically and professionally. This page provides a brief overview of the health and well-being initiatives underway at Washburn University. Many of these services are new or adapted to ensure you maintain access to care as the world responds to COVID.
Counseling Services voices our concurrence with sentiments shared by the American Psychological Association
Counseling Services would like to voice our concurrence with sentiments shared by the American Psychological Association below:
The American Psychological Association is an organization that stands for human rights and the psychological and physical health and well-being of all people worldwide. The recent military invasion of Ukraine threatens the life, liberty, physical, and psychological well-being of people in Ukraine and surrounding nations.
The American Psychological Association stands in solidarity with the National Psychological Association of Ukraine, the Ukrainian people, and colleagues in the Eastern European region, as the Ukrainian nation defends itself against military invasion. We are gravely concerned about the immediate and long-term trauma and psychological impacts on people of all ages, families, communities, and the environment. We deplore the human cost of such aggression, including violations of human rights, adverse humanitarian consequences, deep psychological distress, and the loss of dignity and freedom. We stand in solidarity with all who are raising their voices and working tirelessly to protect and safeguard human life.
- American Psychological Association, February 25th, 2022
Student Mental Health & Well-Being
Counseling Services is a resource for you if you are seeking personal counseling or study skills/educational counseling. Workshops and presentations are offered on a variety of topics relevant to student needs, e.g. study strategies. Confidentiality is maintained for all types of counseling.
24 HOUR HOTLINES
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
- Call: 1-800-273-8255
- Text: 741741
- Chat: suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Provides 24/7, free, and confidential support for individuals in distress. When you call, you are connected to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area and they are also able to provide emergency response when appropriate.
Washburn University Counseling Services
- Call : 785-670-3100
- Option 1 - Reception
- Option 2 - Immediate access to counseling by phone 24/7/365
- Option 3 - Washburn University Police
- Available to ALL students - regardless of age or state they are located in.
- Translation Services available in 200+ languages
The Trevor Lifeline
- Call: 1-866-488-7386
- Text the word "START" to 678678
- Chat: thetrevorproject.org
Provides 24/7 support from thetrevorproject.org trained counselors to LGBTQ+ youth (ages 13-24) in crisis, feeling suicidal, or in need of a safe and judgment-free place to talk. The TrevorChat and TrevorText are also confidential and secure resources.
Veterans Crisis Line
- Call: 1-800-273-8255 & press 1
- Text: 838255
- Chat: veteranscrisisline.net
Provides 24/7, free, and confidential support for veterans their families and their friends.
Resources
Sanvello App
Sanvello is designed to "help people build the life skills they need, anytime, anywhere, in any way they chose." Sanvello is based on cognitive behavioral therapy and provides daily tools aimed at promoting healthy, sustainable behaviors. Get the Sanvello App. When creating your account, use your university email address to gain access to the full suite of features below.
Daily Mood Tracking: Answer simple questions each day to capture your current mood, identify patterns, and self-assess progress.
Coping Tools: Reach for just the right tool to relax, be in the moment, or manage stressful situations such as test-taking, public speaking, or morning dread.
Guided Journeys: Designed by experts for a range of needs, Sanvello Guided Journeys use proven therapies to help you feel more in control and build long-term life skills.
Progress Assessments: Through weekly check-ins, Sanvello creates a roadmap for improvement. Track where you are, set goals, and make strides week by week.
Community Support: Sanvello has one of the largest peer communities in the field. Connect with others anonymously to share advice, stories, and insights anytime.
BlueCross BlueShield Kansas Free Resource
Cultural Somatics FREE Racialized Trauma Course by Resmaa Menakem
IDHA Online Course Series: Intersections of Mental Health and Oppression
Resources and Webinars Regarding: Social Justice, Trauma, and Embodiment
Dr. Joy Harden Bradford's Therapy for Black Girls Podcast
Dr. Candace Nicole's Black Lives Matter Meditation
Brooklyn Zen Center Virtual Meditation
Helpful Links for Coping During COVID-19
Free guide to living with worry and anxiety amidst global uncertainty- Available in 20 Languages
Active Minds: Emotional Wellness During COVID-19 School Closures
SAMHSA: Tips for Social Distancing, Quarantine, and Isolation During an Infectious Disease Outbreak
Counseling Services Mission Statement
GET IN TOUCH WITH Department of Counseling Services
Office of Counseling Services
Kuehne Hall, suite 200
1700 SW College Ave.
Topeka, KS 66621
Office Hours & Email
M-F : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
counseling@washburn.edu
Phone
Phone: 785-670-3100
Office Phone: Select option 1
24/7 Support: Select option 2
University Police: Select option 3
