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Student’s Mental Health & Wellness is a top priority at RVU

Welcome to Mental Health and Wellness at Rocky Vista University! We have a variety of services available to facilitate a community of wellness and care. Reaching out is a sign of strength.

To get started, use our Mental Health Resource Connector or click here to download a list of all resources (PDF).

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Colorado

Utah

Montana

Emergency Resources

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or visit your nearest E.R.

In case of emergency, students are encouraged to call 9-1-1 for local emergency services.

For behavioral health emergencies, 24/7/365 support can be accessed by visiting TimelyCare.com/rvu, Calling the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline line 9-8-8, texting HELP to Crisis Textline 741-741, calling the Trevor Project LGBTQ hotline 1-866-488-7386, calling 911, or visiting your nearest emergency room.

Faculty and staff can call TimelyCare at 833-484-6359 if they are concerned about a student. You are also encouraged to complete the iNet form.

Parker Adventist Hospital (Emergency Room)
9395 Crown Crest Blvd.
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 269-4000
Website
UCHealth Emergency and Urgent Care
19964 Hilltop Road
Suite A
Parker, CO 80134
Website
Colorado Crisis Hotline
If students have questions or concerns about topics such as family crises, depression, suicidal thoughts, anxiety, or relationship problems and are not able to or comfortable with speaking to an RVU Counselor, please call 9-8-8 or text TALK to 38255 to speak to a trained professional. Students can also visit their website for a list of walk-in clinics.
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Speak with someone if you or a loved one is considering harming themselves or experiencing emotional distress.
9-8-8
Website
National Human Trafficking Hotline
If you or someone you care about has been taken or being held against their will.
1-888-373-7888
Website
National Sexual Assault Hotline
If you or someone you care about has experience sexual assault or harassment and needs support, assistance, and advice.
1-800-656-4673
Colorado Physician Health Program (CPHP)
303-860-0122

RVUCOM Colorado In-House Resources
RVU’s Mental Health & Wellness hub can be accessed via www.rvu.edu/mentalhealth. RVUCOM currently has 4 mental health and wellness therapists and 1 director available to support students. Therapists are bound by the parameters of their state license and
provide services to students from one or both campuses accordingly. Appointments may be scheduled via the institution’s secure scheduling platform at (https://rvucounselingco.clientsecure.me/) RVUCOM also offers access to a Mental Health Resource Connector, facilitated through a Qualtrics survey (https://rvu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5hce00olGqcydDw). The survey includes questions designed to direct students, faculty, staff, and families of students to the appropriate campus or community resources. RVUCOM offers individual and couple’s counseling and therapy, group counseling and therapy dependent on student interest, and mental health outreach, i.e. psychoeducational presentations and awareness campaigns. Therapy and counseling is available in person and via telehealth.
The Director of Mental Health & Wellness Services is a consulting member of the CARE Team, lending a mental health perspective to the university’s intervention with students of concern. No confidential information is shared with the CARE Team without client
consent.
Mental Health & Wellness Services maintains a group on the university portal https://myuniversity.rvu.edu/groups/mhw/info where events and resources are shared on a regular basis with all students, faculty, and staff.
Mental Health & Wellness Services staff contributed several modules to the recent development of a wellness elective for third year RVUCOM students, including modules on Engagement, Positive Emotion, Relationships, and Accomplishment.

In case of emergency, students are encouraged to call 9-1-1 for local emergency services.

Faculty and staff can call TimelyCare at 833-484-6359 if they are concerned about a student. You are also encouraged to complete the iNet form.

Intermountain St. George Regional Hospital (Emergency Room)
1380 E. Medical Center Dr.
St. George, UT 84770
(435)251-1000
Open 24 Hours
Website
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Speak with someone if you or a loved one is considering harming themselves or experiencing emotional distress.
9-8-8
Website
National Human Trafficking Hotline
If you or someone you care about has been taken or being held against their will.
1-888-373-7888
Website
National Sexual Assault Hotline
If you or someone you care about has experience sexual assault or harassment and needs support, assistance, and advice.
1-800-656-4673
Utah Rape Recovery Center
(801) 467-7282
Website

RVUCOM Utah In-House Resources

RVU’s Mental Health & Wellness hub can be accessed via www.rvu.edu/mentalhealth.
RVUCOM currently has 4 mental health and wellness therapists and 1 director available
to support students. Therapists are bound by the parameters of their state license and provide services to students from one or both campuses accordingly. Appointments may be scheduled via the institution’s secure scheduling platform at (https://rvucounselingco.clientsecure.me/)
RVUCOM also offers access to a Mental Health Resource Connector, facilitated through a Qualtrics survey (https://rvu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5hce00olGqcydDw). The survey includes questions designed to direct students, faculty, staff, and families of students to the appropriate campus or community resources. RVUCOM offers individual and couple’s counseling and therapy, group counseling and therapy dependent on student interest, and mental health outreach, i.e. psychoeducational presentations and awareness campaigns. Therapy and counseling is available in person and via telehealth.
The Director of Mental Health & Wellness Services is a consulting member of the CARE Team, lending a mental health perspective to the university’s intervention with students of concern. No confidential information is shared with the CARE Team without client
consent.
Mental Health & Wellness Services maintains a group on the university portal https://myuniversity.rvu.edu/groups/mhw/info where events and resources are shared on a regular basis with all students, faculty, and staff.
Mental Health & Wellness Services staff contributed several modules to the recent development of a wellness elective for third year RVUCOM students, including modules on Engagement, Positive Emotion, Relationships, and Accomplishment.
Mental Health & Wellness has been developing short educational presentations focused on contributing to RVU’s trauma-informed community of care. So far, presentations on the Psychological Treatment of Trauma and Trauma-Informed Health Promotion
Principles have been released in an asynchronous format

In case of emergency, students are encouraged to call 9-1-1 for local emergency services.

Faculty and staff can call TimelyCare at 833-484-6359 if they are concerned about a student. You are also encouraged to complete the iNet form.

Billings Clinic Hospital Emergency Department
2800 10^th Avenue
North, Billings, MT 59101
(406) 238-2500
Website

Intermountain Health Hospital Emergency Department
1233 N. 30^th Street
Billings, MY 59101
(406) 657-7000
Website

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Speak with someone if you or a loved one is considering harming themselves or experiencing emotional distress.
9-8-8
Website

National Human Trafficking Hotline
If you or someone you care about has been taken or being held against their will.
1-888-373-7888
Website

National Sexual Assault Hotline
If you or someone you care about has experience sexual assault or harassment and needs support, assistance, and advice.
1-800-656-4673

Additional RVU-MCOM Resources

Out of state care
- For nearest emergency room or urgent care go to TimelyCare.com/rvu
Scheduled appointment with a mental health clinician Short Term Service (5 or less sessions):
- If you would like to self-pay for services, the Psychology Today website has a directory which can be helpful. Website
- Schedule an appointment with Annette Beaudry, RVU Mental Health and Wellness Therapist via website or call (406) 901-2752. Hours are M-F 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Request services with an off-campus clinician go to timelyCare.com/rvu. Available 24/7/365.
- Contact your insurance company to be connected with a list of mental health clinicians who are in network for you. Usually there is a behavioral health number or a customer service number on the back of your insurance card. If you have Medicaid, it may be necessary to first make an appointment with your Primary Care Provider.
Scheduled appointment with a mental health clinician Long Term Service (5 or more sessions)
- Reach out to Annette Beaudry, Director of Mental Health and Wellness Services, if you need additional help getting connected to long-term services. (406) 901-2752 or [email protected]. Hours are M-F 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Contact your insurance company to be connected with a list of mental health clinicians who are in network for you. Usually there is a behavioral health number or a customer service number on the back of your insurance card. If you have Medicaid, it may be necessary to first make an appointment with your Primary Care Provider.
- If you would like to self-pay for services, the Psychology Today website has a directory which can be helpful. Website
Couple’s / Relationship Counseling
- For assistance in finding resources for couples/relationship counseling please contact Annette Beaudry at [email protected].
For free legal consultation, housing, child care, medical serv, health coaching, and self-help
- Visit TimelyCare.com/rvu it is available 24/7/365
Other resources
- Please contact Annette Beaudry, Director of Mental Health and Wellness Services at (406) 901-2752 or [email protected]
Resources for RVU Faculty/Staff
- If you are concerned about a student, you can call TimelyCare 833-484-6359 extension 2 to consult with a mental health clinician 24/7/365 for advice on how to proceed, for a second opinion on the situation, or for a reminder of what services are available for students. You are also encouraged to fill out the Montana Student of Concern Notification Form at Montana Student Concern Notification Form – RVU iNet to notify the BIC Team so that additional supports can be offered.
- If you are concerned about a Faculty or Staff member, please contact your Human Resources representative.
- If you are looking for mental health resources for yourself, please utilize the Employee Assistance Program via 900-252-4555 or website here.

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We strive to offer inclusive, equitable, and excellent services to all members of our student community. For more information about RVU’s commitment to inclusive excellence, please visit our DEI webpages.

Students at Rocky Vista University may seek diagnostic, preventative, and therapeutic health services at the provider of their choice. Information is provided on this website as a resource to assist students in seeking health care services that are available both on campus and off-campus.

Faculty and Staff who are concerned about a student are also encouraged to refer the student to the CARE Team / BIC Team.

Colorado RVU students enrolled in the DO, PA, and MSBS programs have access to the services of the Colorado Physician Health Program at no cost to the student. See www.cphp.org for more information.

Confidentiality Notice

CARE/BIC Team

Additional Resources

At RVU we pride ourselves in placement. We are here for you as you start your journey into the medical profession with resources and counseling to help you at every turn.

On Campus Mental Health Services

The mental health of our students is a top priority, not only because of the rigors of an RVU education, but also because our students are whole people whom we want to help live fulfilling lives in all facets of their identity. Moreover, healthcare providers who prioritize nurturing their own mental health are more effective in their work with patients and colleagues. Mental Health and Wellness Services provides counseling/therapy to students, provided by campus mental health clinicians, free of charge. Referrals to off-campus providers are made as needed to providers who accept the student’s insurance or who provide services on a sliding scale.

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Self-Help Resources

There are many resources available to assist students in navigating the process of managing stressors and building the life of a healthcare professional.

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Off Campus Mental Health Resources

In addition to on-campus resources, RVU students and their household can receive counseling/therapy free of charge through TimelyCare.com/rvu. We also encourage students to reach out to community resources.

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Meet Our Staff

Kären Robinson, M.S., LPC, CMHC, NCC

Director of Mental Health and Wellness Services

Geri Harames, M.S., CMHC, LPC

Mental Health & Wellness Therapist

Alexa Kinslow, M.Ed, LPC

Mental Health and Wellness Therapist

Kären Robinson, M.S., LPC, CMHC, NCC

Director of Mental Health and Wellness Services

Geri Harames, M.S., CMHC, LPC

Mental Health & Wellness Therapist

Annette Beaudry, LCSW

Director of Mental Health and Wellness Services

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Health Resources

Rocky Vista University offers programs, services, and information to students to facilitate a healthy lifestyle environment. RVU Mental Health & Wellness Services provides a confidential, safe environment for students to explore issues impacting their mental health, resolve psychological distress, and maximize their potential as medical professionals. RVU Mental Health & Wellness Services seeks to offer a high standard of care as they offer a wide range of services for students. In addition, students at Rocky Vista University may seek diagnostic, preventative, and therapeutic physical health services at the provider of their choice either on or off campus.

Physical Health Services Policy

Mental Health Services Policy

Rocky Vista Health Center
The Rocky Vista Health Center is located on Rocky Vista University’s campus. The address is: 8401 S. Chambers Rd. Parker, CO 80134. Whether you need an examination or treatment for an illness or injury, our residents and experienced board-certified physicians are able to care for you. Patients may schedule appointments with a staff physician or resident physician between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. For more information, visit their website.
The Little Clinic (Walk-in)
King Soopers Marketplace
17761 Cottonwood Dr.
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 334-9576
The Little Clinic (Walk-in)
King Sooper Marketplace
12959 S. Parker Rd.
Parker, CO 80134
(720) 42-4089
Walgreens Walk-In Clinic
19028 Lincoln Ave.
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 805-2135
Aurora Internal Medicine Clinic
13111 E. Briarwood Ave. Suite 250
Centennial, CO 80112
(303) 805-1800
Centennial Medical Center
12150 E. Briarwood Ave. Suite 105
Centennial, CO 80112
(303) 790-1999

Concentra Urgent Care
11877 E. Arapahoe Rd.
Centennial, CO 80012
(303) 792-7368
OnPoint Urgent Care
10120 E. Dry Creek Rd. #101
Englewood, CO 80112
(720) 738-1122
Emergency & Urgent Care Meridian
9949 S. Oswego St. #100
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 925-4700
Concentra Urgent Care
11960 Lioness Way Suite 150
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 269-2900
CareNow Urgent Care
11339 S. Pikes Peak Dr
Parker, CO 80138
(720) 588-4000
20 Mile Urgent Care & Family Medicine
11355 S. Parker Rd
Parker, CO 80134
(720) 974-7210

In case of emergency students are encouraged to call 9-1-1 for local emergency services. Emergency room locations near campus include:

Emergency & Urgent Care Meridian
9949 S. Oswego St. #100
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 925-4700
Parker Adventist Hospital
9395 Crown Crest Blvd
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 269-4000
Centennial Hospital
14200 E Arapahoe Rd
Centennial, CO 80112
(303) 699-3000
Sky Ridge Medical Center
10101 Ridgegate Pkwy
Lone Tree, CO 80124
(720) 225-1900

Confidentiality: Confidentiality is essential for effective treatment. All licensed mental health providers are bound by ethics and the law to maintain client confidentiality. For this reason, counseling records are not connected in any way to university records or official transcripts. People or offices outside of RVU are not authorized to receive client information about client visits to counseling and cannot view counseling files except by the written consent of the client. Confidentiality may be broken if, in the judgment of the treating provider, there is a concern about serious threat to self or others, the suspected abuse of a child, person over the age of 65, or vulnerable adult, or a court order by a judge.

Physical Health Services Policy

Mental Health Services Policy

Callahan Clinic
1240 E 100 S #15A
St. George, UT 84790
(435) 656-5323
Doctors’ Volunteer Clinic
1036 E. Riverside Drive
St. George, UT 84790
(435) 656-0022 | Website
Family Healthcare
25 N 100 E Suite 102
St George, UT 84770
(435) 986-2565
Planned Parenthood
595 S Bluff St Suite 1
St George, UT 84770
Revere Health St. George Clinic and Urgent Care
736 S 900 E #203
St George, UT 84790
(435) 673-6131
River Road InstaCare
577 S River Rd
St George, UT 84790
(435) 688-6300
Valley Women’s Health
515 S 300 E
St George, UT 84770
(435) 628-1662

Corner Clinic Urgent Care
2351 S. River Rd. Suite 5
St. George, UT 84790
(435) 709-8786
Revere Health St. George Clinic and Urgent Care
736 S. 900 E. #203
St George, UT 84790
(435) 673-6131
River Road InstaCare
577 S. River Rd
St George UT 84790
(435) 688-6300
Sunset Clinic
1739 W. Sunset Blvd
St. George, UT 84770
(435) 634-6000

In case of emergency students are encouraged to call 9-1-1 for local emergency services. Emergency room locations near campus include:

Dixie Regional Medical Center (Hospital)
1380 E Medical Center Dr
St George, UT 84790
(435) 251-1000

Physical Health Services Policy

Mental Health Services Policy

Scheduled appointment for a physical health:

Billings Clinic Primary Care appointments (West End. Downtown or Heights) call (406) 238-2900 or online at their website
Intermountain Health West End Clinic
602 Henry Chapple St.
Monday-Friday, 8 am to 5 pm
Visit the front desk or call (406) 901-2300 for scheduling
A wide variety of insurances are accepted, including student health insurance.
SCL Health Primary Care appointments call (406) 510-3895 or online at website or call the number on the back of your insurance card for in-network providers.
Riverstone Health Clinic
123 South 27^th St
Billings, MT 59101
Call (406)-247-3350

Primary Care and Same Day Care:

Billings Clinic Same Day Care – West
2675 Central Avenue
Billings, MT 59102
Monday-Friday 7:30am -6:00pm or Saturday 9 am-1pm
Call (406) 238-2900 or book online at website here.
A wide variety of insurances are accepted, including student health insurance.
Billings Clinic Same Day Care – Downtown
802 North 28^th Street
Billings, MT 59101
Monday-Friday, 7:00am -7:30pm or Saturday and Sunday 9 am-5pm
Call (406) 238-2677 or book online at website here.
A wide variety of insurances are accepted, including student health insurance.
Intermountain Health West End Clinic
602 Henry Chapple St.
Billings, MT 59106
Monday-Friday, 8 am to 5 pm
Visit the front desk or call (406) 901-2300 for scheduling
A wide variety of insurances are accepted, including student health insurance.

Billings Clinic Hospital Emergency Department
2800 10^th Avenue
North, Billings, MT 59101
(406) 238-2500
Website
Intermountain Health Hospital Emergency Department
1233 N. 30^th Street
Billings, MY 59101
(406) 657-7000
Website

FAQs

At this time, RVU Mental Health and Wellness does not provide psychiatric services or medication management. WE can help you get connected to someone who can provide this.

Our therapists practice on a brief model, which usually means no more than 6 sessions in a semester (12 per calendar year). Therapy appointments might be weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly as clinically indicated. If you are needing or wanting more sessions than that, we can refer you to longer term therapy off campus.

RVU contracts with a service, TimelyCare.com/rvu, which can connect you with brief therapy services provided by a mental health professional licensed in the state where you are located. These services can be provided via telehealth or in person.

At this time, assessment and documentation for ESAs is not a service provided by RVU Mental Health and Wellness. We can connect you with someone who can provide this service for you.

RVU contracts with a service, TimelyCare.com/rvu, which can connect you with brief therapy services provided by a licensed mental health professional. These services can be provided via telehealth or in person. You are also free to see a therapist of your choice off campus.

This argument is a combination of a straw man, false dichotomy, and slippery slope logical fallacy. What is at issue here is the question of impairment. If the licensure board to which you are applying determines that you are impaired and may pose a risk to your patients, they have a duty to mitigate that risk. Impairment may be due to many different reasons, one of which is an unmanaged mental health or substance use disorder. What questions licensure boards ask on their application forms varies by state. Unfortunately, some boards’ application forms will ask not only if you are impaired but whether you have sought mental health services within a certain time frame; typically, they will then ask the applicant to disclose more information to show that they are not impaired.

Many states, including Colorado, have programs in which students or licensees can enroll in voluntarily to be assessed for potential impairment in the profession and then be given a plan to address that impairment, if found. Those who participate in the program and follow the plan can then avoid disclosing any more personal health information to the board. RVU pays for a contract with the program in Colorado, called the Colorado Physician’s Health Program, so this program is free for COM and PA students. Students can self-refer to the program or RVU Mental Health and Wellness can help connect you. RVU is actively advocating with the legislature in Utah to create a similar program there.

Please reach out to our 24/7 service, TimelyCare.com/rvu, which can provide you with in-the-moment support. State that you need to talk to someone now and the licensed professional you are speaking with will talk you through whatever is bothering you.

At this time, assessment for adult ADHD is not something that RVU Mental Health and Wellness provides. We can help you get connected with someone who can provide this. Because focus and concentration issues can be related to a number of things, it is recommended that you seek a full psychological assessment, which includes a battery of measures administered over several appointments. There is often a wait time for such an assessment. In the interim, RVU Mental Health and Wellness can help you with anxiety management, mindfulness, and other skills that may help you to improve your executive functioning. For accommodations, please reach out to your campus Educational Learning Specialist as soon as possible.

Whatever you disclose to your therapist within the context of a therapeutic relationship is strictly confidential and protected by state law. Our therapists are also bound to their professions’ ethical code, which safeguards client information, including even the fact that you have reached out for services. Our therapists are bound to the same type of confidentiality as private practitioners and do not share information with anyone without client consent, including other staff/faculty at RVU. There are circumstances where confidentiality might need to be broken in order to prevent serious bodily harm and/or to comply with state/federal law. These circumstances are: if you are in imminent danger of suicide and intervention has not been successful in reducing risk; if a person is in imminent danger of homicide and intervention has not been successful in reducing risk; if a child, person over the age of 65, or dependent/vulnerable adult is being abused or neglected; or if a legal request, such as a subpoena is received. Where possible, a clients’ consent to disclose information is always attempted before breaking confidentiality.

We recognize that you are a whole person, and all facets of being can be discussed, including but not limited to: emotions, relationships, behaviors, coping skills, personal growth, sexuality, self-care, trauma, grief and loss, your various intersecting identities, cultural concerns, family, and more. While many students discuss concerns that are related to being a student, topics that are not related to being a student are welcome.

One way a therapy appointment can be described is talking to a trained professional about things that are bothering you or ways you would like to grow as a whole person. In the beginning, the therapist will ask you questions about your goals, your background, and your experiences. You then collaborate to create a plan to achieve these goals, based on your need and the therapeutic tools available to the therapist.

All services provided by RVU Mental Health and Wellness are free. If you are referred off campus, the cost may vary based on where you are referred and whether you choose to use your insurance benefits.

Contact the Office of Student Affairs

Colorado Campus

8401 S. Chambers Road
Englewood, CO 80112
720-262-3964

For faster response, please direct inquiries to: [email protected]

Utah Campus

255 E. Center Street
Ivins, UT 84738
435-222-1241

For faster response, please direct inquiries to: [email protected]

Montana Campus

4130 Rocky Vista Way
Billings, MT 59106
406-901-2719

For faster response, please direct inquiries to: [email protected]

Confidentiality: Confidentiality is essential for effective treatment. All licensed mental health providers are bound by ethics and the law to maintain client confidentiality. For this reason, Mental Health and Wellness records are not connected in any way to university records or official transcripts. People or offices outside of RVU are not authorized to receive client information about client visits to Mental Health and Wellness and cannot view Mental Health and Wellness files except by the written consent of the client. Confidentiality may be broken if, in the judgment of the treating provider, there is a concern about serious threat to self or others, the suspected abuse of a child, person over the age of 65, or vulnerable adult, or a court order by a judge.

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Mental Health & Wellness Services

Do good and be well.

Student’s Mental Health & Wellness is a top priority at RVU

Schedule an Appointment

Emergency Resources

Need to talk to a mental health clinician right now?

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