Wellness Services

Student Mental & Physical Health Resources

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TalkCampus is an online community of students who support each other through their daily struggles, all within a clinically safeguarded environment. Cowley students will get access to a community of millions of students from across the world where they can express themselves authentically, in their own language, on a mobile phone, any time of day or night. The platform is a safe and anonymous place for students to share, with 24/7 moderation and escalation performed by a global safety team of trained peer supporters and a professional staff team.

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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

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Student Life Counselor
Executive Director of Student Services

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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.

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Local Health Services

Cowley is in partnership with Chestnut Wellness for immediate student physical-health needs and a PA on the Arkansas City Main Campus one day per week.

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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.

UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center

UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness

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.

STUDENT OF CONCERN REPORTING FORM