If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, call 911, the Helen Farabee Center Crisis Help Line, 1-800-621-8504, or go to the nearest Emergency Room. There are trained professionals ready to help.
Supporting student mental health through short-term therapy, outreach programs, and counseling resources.
There are two ways to schedule your first appointment.
1. Simply stop by the Center, located inside the Student Wellness Center, 2609 Midwestern Parkway, during open intake hours at 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm, Monday through Friday.2. Call ahead at 940-397-4618 to schedule an intake that works with your schedule.
The psychological services provided by the MSU Counseling Center are FREE of charge for all enrolled students. Faculty and Staff should contact Human Resources for off-campus counseling services.
- Whether walking in or scheduling ahead of time, please arrive 15 minutes before your first appointment to complete background information.
- Your first meeting with your counselor lasts about 45 minutes where you get a chance to share your concerns.
- At the conclusion of your meeting, you will be presented with treatment options that could include counseling, referrals, or termination.
The MSU Counseling Center does not share information without your written permission, with the exception of the following situations.
- An imminent threat of harm to yourself
- An imminent threat of harm to another person
- Reasonable suspicion of abuse involving children, dependent adults or elderly individuals
- Reports of sexual exploitation by another counselor
- A valid court order requiring disclosure of records
Individual Counseling
Work one-on-one with a counselor to develop a treatment plan to help you accomplish your personal and academic goals.
Join a group of students and one or two trained therapists to discuss shared concerns, receive support, offer feedback, share coping strategies, and develop better interpersonal skills.
Relationship Counseling
Partners work together with a trained therapist to resolve tensions, strengthen communication, and improve their relationship. All members must be currently enrolled students.
- Business Hours – Stop in to the Counseling Center or call us at 940-397-4618.
- After Hours - Call 911, the Helen Farabee Centers Crisis HelpLine at 800-621-8504, or go to the nearest Emergency Room.
FREE 24/7 virtual health and well-being services for students offered through TimelyCare.
- TalkNow - Unlimited 24/7 on-demand emotional support
- Health Coaching - Support for developing health behaviors
- Basic Needs Support - Access to low or reduced-cost community resources
- MedicalNow - 24/7 on-demand medical care
- Scheduled Medical - Medical care with the provider of your choice on your schedule
Get started at timelycare.com/msutexas.
| LOCATION Located inside the Student Wellness Center 2609 Midwestern Parkway |
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Office HOURS
8:00am to 5:00pm
Monday through Friday |
Email counseling@msutexas.edu |
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Walk-In Hours |
For Emergencies Call 911 Contact the Helen Farabe Center 800-621-8504 |