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HEALTH & COUNSELING

HEALTH: INFORMATION
To receive a health insurance packet, contact the Office of Student Life at 785-826-2610.
• Check out StudentResources.com for more info on Student Health Insurance

HEALTH: INSURANCE
The Kansas State Employees Health Care Commission, in cooperation with the Regents Institutions of the State of Kansas, a Blanket Injury and Sickness Insurance Plan underwritten by The MEGA Life and Health Insurance Company, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and administered by Student Insurances to students and their dependents.

The Health Care Commission is offering two plans for the school year.

The Comprehensive Plan: This plan provides the most comprehensive coverage; $250,000 Maximum Benefit.

The Limited Plan: This plan is offered at a lower rate while providing $100,000 Maximum Benefit.

The Student Healthcare Network, a national network of hospitals and health care providers, is also available and may provide savings to insured students. To find out if there are hospitals or health care providers in your area who are part of the network, cal the Company at 1-800-767-0700. If you choose to seek treatment from an out-of-network provider, your benefits may be reduced. Participation in either of these programs is voluntary. Any questions about this plan should be directed to Student Insurance at 1-800-767-0700.

HEALTH: LOCAL CARE
K-State at Salina students receive a 10% discount at ComCare (Physician's Group) and StatCare with a K-State ID.

Comcare
520 S. Santa Fe
785-823-7470

StatCare Minor Emergency Center
1001 S. Ohio St.
785-827-6453

COUNSELING: INFORMATION

Who is the counselor?

Joel Matthews is the on-campus counselor is available to assist you in obtaining academic success. Located in the Tullis Building services are available to currently registered students at K-State Salina.

To schedule an appointment, call 785-826-2694.

Sometimes students need some assistance in overcoming concerns regarding:
• Test Anxiety
• Academic Performance
• Career Confusion
• Depression
• Relationships with Family
• Relationships with Partner
• Eating Disorders
• Alcohol
• Drugs

The counseling center is available to assist you. The cost is free, as it is paid for by your student activity fee. Our counselor will meet with you in a confidential setting to discuss your situation and how you can make things better for yourself if you choose to do so. To schedule
an appointment, call 826-2694. Requests will be kept confidential.

COUNSELING: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How do I schedule an appointment?
To schedule a confidential appointment, contact Joel at 785-826-2694.

What can I expect at an initial session?
During your initial contact, the counselor will discuss your situation and help determine the options available for addressing your needs. By the end of the initial assessment, you may expect to gain at least three things:
• Some idea of the goals you and your counselor believe to be reasonable to work toward
• A general plan for getting to that goal
• Some idea of the length of time you may need to work toward your goal

How many sessions can I attend?
The mission of the Counseling Service is to provide short-term assistance. When time-limited service is not sufficient to meet your needs, the counselor will determine if any extended care can be managed within the time and service availability or if referral alternatives within the community would be more appropriate.

Are there charges for the service?
Enrolled students may receive up to 4 sessions per fiscal year (July 1-June 30) at no charge.

When is the counselor available?
The couselor will be available on campus Mon-Fri 8am-5pm. Call 785-826-2694 to set up an appointment with him.

Are there limits to service provided?
There are several areas of mental health service that require longer duration, more intensive or more specialized forms of treatment than we provide in a short-term facility. In these situations, our counselor is able to provide some assessment with the student and will facilitate referrals to off-campus mental health providers.

Are there services provided besides individual counseling?
Yes! Our counselor offers groups and workshops each semester, study skills, and stress management techniques.

How private and confidential is contact with the counselor?
Confidentiality means that what you discuss in sessions and any written records of your contact with this office do not go on your academic record or into your medical charts, and will not be disclosed to any other office or individual unless you have signed a written release for this to occur. There are, however, some exceptions to confidentiality. Counselors are required to release certain information in situations in which there is potential harm to yourself or others, in instances of child abuse, or as a result of a court order. While these types of events are extremely rare, you should know that these possibilities exist. In addition, files may be reviewed in the process of agency accreditation visits by professional review teams; all materials are handled confidentially and no materials with identifying information will leave the agency without obtaining specific release to do so. Our overall goal is to make this a place where you will feel safe to talk about personal concerns.

COUNSELING: RESOURCES
You may find it easiest to take that first step by reading informationm online. The following topical information may help you help yourself. Even though we've developed this list carefully, you may find ideas with which you disagree. Here are some recommendations on how to use this list: Don't accept an idea, just because it comes from a reputable source. If the suggestions made by the site don't fit your life, be cautious. You may want to think about the situation a while longer before implementing something you read. Talk about anything that puzzles you with a trusted counselor. If you decide to try a new approach to a problem, try it for a limited time. If you like the results, continue. If not, maybe the suggestion isn't for you.

Abuse
Addictions
AIDS
Alcohol Abuse
Anger
Anxiety
ADHD
Bipolar Problems
Career / Academic Issues
Communication
Depression
Drugs
Eating Disorder
Eating Issues
General Life Issues
Grief
Homosexuality
Learning Disabilities
Relationship Issues
Relaxation
Sexuality
Sleep
Stress Issues
Suicide

COUNSELING: ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
The following represents additional resources available for further assistance. We recommend that you check your local telephone "yellow pages" for additional resources. Some possible categories for listings may be: "Mental Health Centers", "Counselors", "Psychologists", and "Marriage & Family Counselors, among others.

Community Mental Health Centers of Kansas
Mental Health Organizations
Mental Health Libraries