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Student Counseling Services
Student Counseling Services is a free and confidential mental health care service provided to students who are currently enrolled at The University of Southern Mississippi.
Services included: Individual and group therapy, crisis response, referrals to on- and off-campus resources, and education and outreach opportunities
Typical wait time: Average 1 week for a screening and/or crisis walk-ins available daily, 8am – 4pm
Student fee: $0
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8am – 5pm
Phone: 601.266.4829
Website: usm.edu/student-counseling-services
Email: counselingFREEMississippi
Location: 103 Ray Guy Way (Bond Hall East- look for large black awning)
Center for Behavioral Health
Who we serve: University students, faculty, staff, and the community. Children and adults. Teletherapy and in-person services available.
Services included but not limited to: Individual and group therapy and psychological assessment for anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, ADHD, developmental concerns, grief, eating concerns, substance use, relationship issues, academic/learning concerns, career counseling, and other common challenges. Appointment required.
Typical wait time: Varies depending on service. Typically, several months.
Student Fee: Therapy - $10; Evaluation - $225; Group - $5
Faculty/Staff Fee: Sliding Scale. Call the CBH to inquire about cost. Evaluation: - $350
Hours of Operation: Monday & Wednesday: 8:30-5pm | Tuesday & Thursday: 8:30am-8pm | Friday: 8:30am-2:00pm | Select Saturdays: 8:30am-12:30pm
Website: usm.edu/CBH
Phone: 601.266.4588
Email: CBHFREEMississippi
Location: 201 Fritzsche-Gibbs Hall
Center for Family Therapy
Who we serve: University faculty, staff, students and the community. Teletherapy and in-person services available.
Services included but not limited to: Individual, couple and family therapy for anxiety/depression, self-esteem, communication, sexual orientation, relationship concerns, premarital, marital, remarriage, intimacy concerns, parenting, blended families, grief/loss, life transition issues.
Typical wait time: Varies depending on services being requested.
Student Fee: $15 for consultation appointments. $5 for subsequent therapy appointments.
Faculty/Staff Fee: $25 for consultation appointments. $15 for subsequent therapy appointments.
Hours of Operation: While center operation hours vary slightly each semester, evening appointments are available several days each week. Every effort will be made to schedule the first appointment within a week of the initial contact.
Website: usm.edu/child-development-family-sciences/university-clinic-family-therapy.php
Phone: 601.266.5475
Email: mftcenterFREEMississippi%C2%A0
Location: 3502 Morningside Drive
CARES
The CARES Team is dedicated to a proactive, coordinated and planned approach to the identification, prevention, assessment, management, and reduction of interpersonal and behavioral threats to the safety and wellbeing of the University of Southern Mississippi students.
Website: usm.edu/dean-students/cares.php
File a report: https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?UnivofSouthernMiss&layout_id=5
Phone: 601.266.6028
E-mail: thomas.deusFREEMississippi or delores.mcnairFREEMississippi
Moffit Health Center
Who we serve: University faculty, staff, students
Services available for mental health: Evaluation including medication options for anxiety, depression, stress, grief, attention and concentration difficulties and sleep disorders. In house laboratory available for same day results for most lab tests.
Typical wait time: No wait time. Appointments are typically available on the same day.
Student Fee: $20 office visit plus cost of any lab/x-ray/ procedures (Health Insurance can be filed)
Faculty/Staff Fee: $20 office visit plus cost of any lab/x-ray/ procedures (Health Insurance can be filed)
Hours of Operation: Monday-Wednesday: 8am- 5pm | Thursday: 9am – 5pm | Friday: 8am - 4:30pm
Phone: 601.266.5390
Website: usm.edu/student-health-services/index.php
Sports Counseling and Performance
Who we serve: Student-athletes who are currently enrolled and are on an active intercollegiate team roster with Southern Miss athletics.
Services available: Individual and group therapy, crisis response, referrals to on- and off-campus resources, and education/outreach opportunities
Student fee: $0
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8am- 5pm, with accommodations made for practices and competition.
Phone: 601.336.2293
Email: portia.granger@usm.edu
Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources
Provides a list of mental healthcare providers in the Pine Belt with locations and phone numbers.
Therapists in Mississippi
Find exactly what you need with Psychology Today's list of therapists in Mississippi, sortable by insurance accepted, gender, types of therapy, language, price, and more.
Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services
MDRS provides comprehensive services to Mississippians with disabilities. Programs and services assist individuals with disabilities to gain employment, retain employment and live more independently.
Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative
SMRHI is a network of community health centers specializing in primary care, behavioral health, obstetrics/gynecology, optometry, dentistry, and weight management. Fees are on a sliding scale with application.
For emergency assistance, dial 9-1-1. Or view local emergency contacts for police, fire, hospitals, and mental health crises.
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