Mission Statement: The Department Wellness Committee coordinates with the university, college, department, faculty, staff and student groups to promote and support the health and wellbeing of all its members, with a primary focus on graduate students and post-doctoral fellows.

University and Community Wellness Resources

Medical Care

If you need emergency medical care, please call 9-1-1 or go to your nearest emergency department:

For health insurance information:

To see a medical provider:

  • MU Student Health & Well-Being offers a full range of healthcare.
  • Student Health Center offers primary medical care, including behavioral health consultations and psychiatric services.
    • Call 573-882-7481 to make an appointment, ask questions, or speak with a nurse 24/7, Same day appointments are usually available. Call the same number to reach an after-hours phone nurse.
    • Located at 909 Hitt St
  • Flu Shots and Vaccine Clinics are also offered regularly

Mental Health Services and Resources

Immediate Crisis Support: If you or someone you know is having a mental health crisis or thoughts of suicide, contact free 24/7 support:

  • National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988 or 988lifeline.org/chat
  • Burrell Behavioral Health Central Missouri Crisis Hotline: call 1-800-395-2132 or walk in for immediate assistance.
    • Burrell Crisis Center, 1805 E Walnut St, Columbia, MO 65201
  • MU Student Health & Well-Being: 573-882-6601 (ask to speak with the on-call counselor) 

On-Campus Mental Health Services

  • MU Student Health & Well-Being offers a wide range of mental health resources and supports for all MU students. Staff can include graduate students from the Departments of Psychological Sciences, and Educational, School, and Counseling Psychology. Given overlap in training experiences, personal relationships, and/or shared coursework, some students may prefer to receive services through EAP or off-campus (see below).
    • Counseling Center offers students free individual and group therapy options.
      • Call 573-882-6601 to learn more or schedule a brief mental health screening.
      • Located in Strickland Hall, 4th floor
    • Student Health Center offers primary medical care, including behavioral health consultations and psychiatric services.
      • Call 573-882-7481 to make an appointment, ask questions, or speak with a nurse 24/7
      • Located at 909 Hitt St
    • Wellness Resource Center is a place to relax on campus and access tips, resources, and tools for students.
      • Located MU Student Center, ground floor (G202)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers free, confidential resources to MU students, staff and faculty. EAP offers free access to mental health resources, including the CALM app, unlimited telephonic access to master-level clinician support, and up to 3 counseling sessions with linkage to additional resources as needed. EAP is not affiliated with the Department of Psychological Sciences.

Off-Campus Mental Health Services

Immigration and Visa Supports

Teaching, Research, and Funding Resources

  • For Funding, check out MU Graduate School and its Funding Graduate School page
    • Information on MU Graduate Assistantships, MU Graduate Fellowships and Awards (e.g., teaching awards, travel awards, thesis awards, dissertation awards)
    • Information on Graduate Student External Funding, including individual consultation and workshops
    • Find Funding also provides external funding opportunities that may be relevant
    • Within the Department of Psychological Sciences, we also provide support through grant-writing coursework and summer fellowship, as well as department-level awards for graduate student travel, thesis and dissertation
  • To support your teaching, check out the following:
    • Teaching for Learning Center offers programs, conferences, resources and a range of supports for teaching
    • Missouri Online also has resources to support online teaching
    • Within the Department of Psychological Sciences, we also provide support through our Teaching of Psychology Practicum (TOPP)
  • To learn more about our commitment to mentoring, see our Faculty Mentorship page within the Psychological Sciences website.
    • Faculty Mentors available to all students/faculty/staff with concerns about focused issues (LGBTQ+ Students – Laura King; Gender Issues – Victoria Shaffer; International Students – Lisa Flores; Students with Disabilities – Lisa Bauer; BIPOC Students – Donte Bernard; First-Gen College Students – Jeff Johnson)
    • Chair’s Office (Debi Bell, chair; Jaci Chenault, exec asst) – regular office hours most Mondays 11-12, by appt, & drop-ins welcome

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