Campus Counseling Center

MidAmerica Nazarene University offers FREE counseling to all MNU students.

There are two types of counseling centers on campus:

• Campus Counseling Center (CCC) is dedicated solely to serving our undergraduate students.

• Community Counseling and Play Therapy Center (CCPTC) is available for our graduate and adult studies students and for undergraduate students whose schedules do not work with CCS hours.

Students who receive campus counseling services have a variety of interests and concerns.

Reasons to see a Counselor

Making an Appointment

You can make an appointment by filling out our Request Form. The request form will give us the needed information to effectively reach you and set up our first appointment. A counselor will get back to you within 24 hours after after you submit the request form.

What to Expect

• The first visit usually lasts about 40-50 minutes.
• It is focused on understanding the nature of the concern and clarifying goals and expectations in a non-threatening environment.
• Students are encouraged to participate actively in determining the care that may be most helpful to accomplish their goals.
• Usually, by the end of the first session, an agreement is reached regarding the next steps to take.
• In most cases the student will continue with the initial counselor, however, clients may be referred to another therapist or service that better addresses their needs if necessary.
  

Confidentiality

All contacts with CCS and the CCPTC are confidential. No student information is released to anyone outside the counseling offices without the students written consent. This includes other university offices, faculty, staff, or parents.

There are limits to confidentiality, however. Therapists are required by law to report cases of child abuse or abuse of a dependent adult. They may disclose information when it is necessary to protect a client or others from imminent danger. Information may be disclosed when required by court order. CCS and CCPTC staff members reserve the right to share information with each other for consultation and training purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I make an appointment?
   Make an appointment by filling out our Request Form. The request form will give us the needed information to effectively reach you and set up our first appointment. A counselor will get back to you within 24 hours after after you submit the request form.

2. Which therapist will I see?
   We have a team of excellent counselors who are assigned on a first-come-first-served basis. We have both male and female counselors. We will work with you to set up a counselor that you can feel most comfortable with.

3. Are appointments set to coincide with my schedule?
   We will make every effort to make your time convenient for you. We like to schedule on a consistent basis with each person.

4. Where will my session be conducted?
   The CCC and CCPTC are located on the second floor of the Mur-Len Office Quarters building across Mur-Len from the MNU softball field (14201 S Mur-Len, Suite 201).

5. What if I make an appointment and then decide I don't need help?
   Pressure that prompts you to seek help can ease a bit and it may seem unnecessary to go for counseling. However, these same issues tend to recur until resolved. If you need to miss an appointment, please call to cancel.

In Case of Emergency

If for any reason, your RA or RE are unavailable and the emergency agencies and contacts listed below do not fit your need, please call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest emergency room.