Health and Wellbeing

Many students find themselves struggling in the university environment, whether from the transition to graduate school or stress from trying to balance academics, time management, and emotional/relational challenges. Some can problem-solve with the support of friends and family and some students need extra support and guidance. An objective viewpoint can help put difficult issues into perspective, so they become more manageable. 

Counseling Services are committed to creating an environment where students holding diverse identities feel welcomed, heard, and understood. Counseling is available to support students through empowerment, advocacy, encouraging growth and change, building resilience, and fostering connections and engagement within our campus community. 

Students can find support for various reasons such as stress management, homesickness/adjustment a new lifestyle, identity issues, relationship issues, mood challenges, test anxiety and more.

We are committed to offering quality care and providing short-term, solutions-focused mental health services to Brooks College Health Professions students. If a student’s needs cannot adequately and ethically be met by the Counseling Center’s resources, and/or if a student requires more long-term, intensive treatment and/or requests additional supports that extend beyond Counseling Services short-term, problem-solving model of therapy; The Staff Clinician will work with the student on an appropriate referral to best meet student’s specific therapeutic and/or medical needs.  

These therapeutic mental health counseling sessions are free and confidential, and no information regarding treatment will be shared with other entities, including family or university personnel, without the written consent of the student receiving services.

Students who attend the Brooks College of Health Professions can access Free & Confidential  Mental Health Counseling Services with Parkview Student Assistance Program by calling:  260-266-8060 to schedule an appointment. 
Students have three options to schedule: 

  • Meet with the Parkview Student Assistance Program  Clinician  (Shelly Edwards) on BCHP  Campus (Typically Friday appointments available on Campus )
  • Meet with Parkview Student Assistance Program  Clinician  at the Parkview SAP/EAP Office (located near Parkview Regional Medical Center @ 3948 New Vision Drive, Suite E, Ft. Wayne IN 46845) (Monday-Friday )
  • Meet with Parkview Student Assistance Program Clinician virtually (Monday-Friday) 

Additional Resources: 

Please call 911 in the event of an emergency

Parkview Student Assistance Program: (Evenings & Weekends: 260-446-1867)

Bowen Center: 1-800-342-5643

Northeastern Center (Auburn): 1-800-790-0118

Parkview Ft. Wayne Behavioral Health HelpLine (24/7): (260) 373-7500 or (800) 284-8439

Park Center/Parkview Behavioral Health URGENT CARE: 260-471-9440 or 260-481-2700 or 260-481-2800

Ft. Wayne Walk-In Clinic (Park Center, an affiliate of Parkview Health)
Call 24/7: 260-471-9440
Clinic Hours: 8 a.m. - 10 p.m., Monday through Sunday

Maple Heights Behavioral Health Hospital (Fort Wayne): 866-963-2500 or 260-800-3601 

National Mental Health America: 1-800-969-6642
(Provides general information and referrals to offices for over 200 mental health providers).

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text 741741

FOR THOSE IN CRISIS TEXT "HOME" 

Sexual Assault:

  • Fort Wayne Sexual Assault Treatment Center: 260-423-2222
  • Women's Bureau https://womensbureau.org/ 24 Hour Rape Crisis Hotline: 260-426-7273
  • RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-4673 or online chat: https://www.rainn.org/resources  
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  • Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Crisis Line at 800-441-4073
  • https://ywcanein.org/If you are in crisis or need immediate help, please call
    our Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Crisis Line at 800.441.4073.  
  • National Rape Crisis Line: 1-800-656-4673

IN CRISIS (crisis = painful emotion for which you need support, does not have to be suicidal feelings):

  • Crisis Text Line– Text “HOME” to 741741 for FREE, confidential, 24/7 support
  • Young People of Color in Crisis (particularly college students)- Text “STEVE” to 741741
  • Trans Lifeline – 877-565-8860 in crisis or just need someone to talk; 24/7 free, confidential; peer support ran by trans people for trans & questioning callers
  • LookUpIndiana.org – 800-284-8439 or Text “LOOKUP” to 494949 or chat online; confidential 24/7

THOUGHTS OF SUICIDE:

Please call 911 in the event of an emergency

  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-TALK (8255) provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
  • Trevor Project 866-488-7386, 24/7, www.thetrevorproject.org free and confidential support; unique resources for LGBTQ youth. 
  • Crisis Text Line: Text “Home” to 741741

OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES

IN CRISIS (crisis = painful emotion for which you need support, does not have to be suicidal feelings):

  • Crisis Text Line – Text “HOME” to 741741 for FREE, confidential, 24/7 support
  • Young People of Color in Crisis (particularly college students)- Text “STEVE” to 741741
  • Trans Lifeline – 877-565-8860 in crisis or just need someone to talk; 24/7 free, confidential; peer support ran by trans people for trans & questioning callers
  • LookUpIndiana.org – 800-284-8439 or Text “LOOKUP” to 494949 or chat online; confidential 24/7 

THOUGHTS OF SUICIDE:

  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-TALK (8255) - provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources.
  • CHAT available online https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/
  • Spanish available for calls or chats
  • Trevor Project - 866-488-7386, 24/7, free and confidential support; unique resources for LGBTQIA+ youth

SUPPORTING A FRIEND RESOURCES:

Additional Resources:

 

Support is available, feel free to Call Parkview Student Assistance Program for Trine Brooks College of Health Professions 260-266-8060

It is the intent of Trine's counseling services to facilitate emotional and psychological development which can make a positive impact on academics, decision-making, and student retention. The counselor works to help students resolve problems that may impede personal, social, and academic functioning while emphasizing prevention, development, adjustment, and overall wellness.

Students come to counseling for several different reasons including depression, anxiety, and relationship difficulties. In addition, it is quite common for students to experience overwhelming feelings of loneliness, isolation, disappointing academic results, and career indecision. Counseling services offer a healthy way to handle these challenges and stressors. The counselor will determine what services are the most appropriate for the student and if it is decided that the student's needs can be best met elsewhere, then a referral will be provided.

For more information on available resources, please visit the additional resources page.

If you are a student of Trine Brooks College of Health Profession or someone you know would benefit from counseling services, please contact us to schedule an appointment:

Parkview Student Assistance Program/Trine Counseling Services
260-266-8060

Crisis counseling is available as needed after normal business hours through the Parkview Student Assistance Program 260.446.1867.