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
BASIC NEEDS:
- MU Graduate School and its Student Life webpage provide information about on- and off-campus housing, transportation, area schools, healthcare, faith communities, and other resources
- Student Support - Mizzou Admissions – MU has a range of supports for Health and Safety, Community and Culture, Access and Mobility linked at this site. Most are open to faculty and staff too.
- MU Police offers MU Alert and Mizzou Safe App; they also offer free walking escorts to your on-campus destinations if you call them at 573-882-7201; see Rave Guardian Frequently Asked Questions | MU Alert for more info about the Alert system and Safe App.
- Public Health and Human Services has current, up-to-date information on all local health and social services available
- You can also visit My Resource Directory or call United Way at 211 for support in accessing resources for food, utilities, housing, transportation, medical care, and more
MEDICAL CARE:
If you need emergency medical care, please call 9-1-1 or go to your nearest emergency department:
- University Hospital Emergency Room: 1 Hospital Dr, Colombia, MO 65212
- Boone Hospital Center Emergency Room: 1600 E Broadway, Colombia, MO 65201
For health insurance information:
- For information about health insurance and specific areas of coverage, visit the Student Health Insurance page within the MU Graduate School website.
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)
- Counseling Center offers students free individual and group therapy options.
- 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.
- Call 844-875-5719 or visit Optum Live and Work Well to get started
- Visit Optum CALM to enroll in Calm or Calm Health App
Off-Campus Mental Health Services:
- Search specifically for counselors/therapists in the Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield network at the link Anthem Member Search and follow the instructions on screen
- Search online for counselors/therapists in the area with BoCoMoProviders and Psychology Today
- Burrell Behavioral Health
- Visit Burrell Center or call 573-777-8300 to inquire about initial services
- Walk-Ins are also welcome at 8-5 M-F at Burrell’s Columbia Connection Center, 3401 Berrywood Dr, Columbia, MO 65201
- Accepts Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield insurance
- Compass Health Network
- Call 844-853-8937 to inquire about initial services
- Accepts Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield insurance
- Family Access Center of Excellence (FACE) of Boone County can connect any youth aged 0-19 years or their family to needed supports, including basic needs, medical care, mental health services. All services are free.
- Call 573-771-3223 or visit Online FACE Referral to get started
FUN THINGS TO DO, SELF-CARE, BUILDING CONNECTION:
- Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau has a continually updated and searchable list of upcoming events, festivals, activities, trails, restaurants, and an online visitor guide
- MU Engage also has a continually updated and searchable list of upcoming events, news, and groups, including those focused on health and wellness, diversity and inclusion, sports and recreation, and arts and culture
- MU Tiger Athletics provides a calendar of sporting events for volleyball, baseball, softball, soccer, basketball, football, gymnastics, wrestling, golf, diving, tennis…you name it!
- Mizzou Events Calendar is another MU website to check for upcoming events
- Community Events Calendar - United Way 211 provides a calendar of events, particularly free health, education and social services events that you may not find listed elsewhere
- MU Extension offers a wide range of events, programs, online courses, and services, including those focused on building healthy relationships (e.g., Building Strong Families, Strong Couples, Focus on Kids), the arts (Community Arts Program), gardening (Starting a Garden, Master Gardener), and more
RESEARCH, TEACHING, FUNDING RESOURCES:
- For Funding, check out MU Graduate School and its Funding Graduate School page
- Information on MU Graduate Assistantships, MU Graduate Fellowships, MU Graduate Student 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 Teaching Tools 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.
- In addition to your primary faculty mentor, we also have faculty mentors for additional consultation and support (BIPOC Students – Donte Bernard; First-Generation College Students – Lisa Flores; Gender Issues – Victoria Shaffer; International Students – Lisa Flores; LGBTQ+ Students – Laura King; Students with Disabilities – Lisa Bauer).
IMMIGRATION AND VISA SUPPORTS:
- MU's International Center is here to provide support for students regarding visas, passports, travel documents for international study and travel.
- MU’s International Student & Scholar Services can help with necessary documents and applications.
- Up to date information about travel and student status is posted on their website for international scholars.