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.
Call WellConnect at 866-640-4777 or visit your nearest E.R.
Colorado Campus
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 calling WellConnect 866-640-4777, 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 the FAST line if they are concerned about a student 844-208-7070. You are also encouraged to complete the iNet form.
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.
Utah Campus
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 calling WellConnect 866-640-4777, 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 the FAST line if they are concerned about a student 844-208-7070. 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
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
Need to talk to a mental health clinician right now?
Call WellConnect 24/7/365: 866-640-4777
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.
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
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.
There are many resources available to assist students in navigating the process of managing stressors and building the life of a healthcare professional.
In addition to on-campus resources, RVU students and their household can receive counseling/therapy free of charge through WellConnect by calling 866-640-4777. We also encourage students to reach out to community 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.
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
Urgent Care
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
Emergency Care
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
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: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.
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.
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
Urgent Care
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
Emergency Care
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
Confidentiality
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.
FAQs
Does RVU have psychiatric services?
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.
How many sessions with a therapist can I have? How frequently?
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.
I am away from campus doing clinical rotations; what services are available to me?
RVU contracts with a service, WellConnect, 866-640-4777, 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.
I am interested in an Emotional Support Animal, can RVU Mental Health and Wellness help me with that?
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.
I don’t want to see an RVU Mental Health and Wellness Therapist; what are my options?
RVU contracts with a service, WellConnect, 866-640-4777, 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.
I have heard seeking mental health services might impede my ability to obtain a medical license, is this true?
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.
I need to talk to someone as soon as possible. How do I go about doing that?
Please reach out to our 24/7 service, WellConnect, 866-640-4777, 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.
I think I might have ADHD. Can RVU Mental Health and Wellness assess me for that and help me get accommodations?
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.
What about confidentiality?
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.
What are topics that can be discussed in therapy?
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.
What is meeting with a therapist like?
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.
What is the cost of services?
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
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.
