Wellness Services
Student Mental & Physical Health Resources
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It is strongly recommended that Cowley College students in need of mental health resources begin by contacting Rebecca Holman at:
Phone: 620-441-5228 or 800-593-2222 ext. 5228
Find us in the Student Center
Rebecca Holman, our Student Life Counselor, and the Wellness Services office are located in the Nelson Student Center in the same area as the Student Life offices.
Local Health Services
Cowley College is in partnership with Chestnut Wellness for immediate student physical-health needs.
MORE RESOURCES
Crisis Resources:
The Trevor Project: 866-488-7386
The LGBT National Hotline: 888-843-4564
Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline-LGBTQ+: 800-273-8255 or 988
The GLBT National Youth Talkline (through age 25): 800-246-7743
Organizations:
THE CENTER OF WICHITA
Resources for the South Central Kansas LGBTQ+ community since 2010.
thecenterofwichita.org
GAY & LESBIAN INTERNATIONAL SPORT ASSOCIATION
GLISA facilitates partnerships for building bridges between sports and the LGBTQ community.
glisa.org
GLSEN
Championing LGBTQ issues in K-12 education since 1990.
glsen.org
TRANSYOUTH FAMILY ALLIES
TYFA is focused on supporting children and families to create support systems offering
encouragement and acceptance regardless of sexual orientation.
imatyfa.org
PFLAG
Through support, education and advocacy efforts, PFLAG seeks to unite the LGBTQ community
with friends, families and allies.
pflag.org
NATIONAL CENTER FOR TRANSGENDER EQUALITY
Identifying as America's premier social justice advocacy organization for transgender
individuals, The organization has a particularly helpful “Know Your Rights” section
of their website.
transequality.org
THE TREVOR PROJECT
The Trevor Project is the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention nonprofit
organization for LGBTQ+ young people.
thetrevorproject.org
ATHLETE ALLY
Our mission is to end homophobia and transphobia in sport and to activate the athletic
community to exercise their leadership to champion LGBTQI+ equality.
athleteally.org
For students who prefer not to contact the Student Life Counselor, it is recommended that the following resources be considered:
- Your family doctor (for a referral to a counselor or therapist)
- A counselor or therapist that you have worked with previously
- A counselor or therapist recommended by a friend or family member
- Your community mental health center:
- In Cowley County: Four County Mental Health at 620-442-4540 or 620-221-9664
- In Sedgwick County: COMCARE at 316-660-7540
- In other counties: contact the Student Life Counselor for contact information
CRISIS SITUATIONS: In a situation in which you are thinking about harming yourself or another person, it is recommended that you contact one of the following immediately:
- In Cowley County: Four County Mental Health 24-hour Emergency phone number at 620-442-4554 or 620-221-9686
- In Sedgwick County: COMCARE of Sedgwick County Crisis Services at 316-660-7500
- 1-800-SUICIDE (a nationwide suicide prevention referral service)
- Your local hospital emergency room
- Call 911
The links below are to websites that offer free audio recordings of guided meditation instruction.
Student of Concern
A Student of Concern report form is provided in an online format. If you have concerns about a Cowley College student, you are encouraged to complete and submit a report.