How to Refer Your Student to Health and Wellness Services
You should consider referring your student to Health and Wellness Services for personal counseling if you believe their difficulties have gone beyond their capacity to cope with the situation and beyond your own ability to be helpful.
You may find that they will initially find some relief when provided with the opportunity to discuss their concerns with you. However, others may feel more comfortable talking with a third party. For non-emergency situations, it may be best to call our office on their behalf. Our staff can then schedule an appointment for them and provide further instructions. If you have more serious concerns about their willingness or ability to follow through with an appointment, it may be best to bring them (if you live in Hays) or have a friend bring them to our office. We also have a list of Local Mental Health Service Providers if either of you prefer off-campus resources.
Please remember, while we understand that you are very concerned about their welfare, we do not provide information to anyone (including family and parents) regarding a client's visit to our office, participation in services, scheduled appointments, or contact with Health and Wellness Services without the client's written permission. See our information on Confidentiality and Privacy for additional information.