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The Student Health & Counseling Center is a nurse directed health and counseling facility. The staff includes a full-time nurse practitioner, part-time registered nurse, masters prepared licensed counselors who are certified alchohol and other drug counselors and when needed, psychiatric care by referral.
The content of this web page and its Internet connections are presented for the sole purpose of educating the consumers on health and counseling topics. No content should be construed or relied upon as a medical diagnosis, instruction, or as an individual course of treatment. Please make an appointment or come to the Student Health & Counseling Center (SHCC) to receive individualized care.
Mission Statement
The Mission of the University of Wisconsin-Parkside Student Health and Counseling Center is to provide high quality care for the physical, emotional, and mental health care needs of students. This is accomplished by providing comprehensive intervention and preventive health education that influences positive life style choices. The staff works collaboratively with the university and surrounding community to promote holistic wellness, and believes that reinforced education and knowledge of preventive practices contributes to the achievement of academic and personal success.
Objectives
- Provide high quality care for the physical, emotional, and mental health needs of students.
- Provide comprehensive and safe intervention to students with identified needs.
- Deliver preventive health education programs activities that will influence positive life style choices and support retention efforts.
- Foster collaborative work with the university and surrounding community.
- Encourage participation in community outreach activities that share the individual staff person's time and talent.
Who Can Use the Health & Counseling Center?
Health & Counseling Services are available to all registered students. Appointments are required for all counseling visits, and healthcare visits with the nurse practitioner. Limited walk-in appointments are available with our nursing staff. Please call (262)595-2366 to set up an appointment.
When acute medical or psychiatric care is needed, a referral can be made through the SHCC; to Mental Health Professionals. There is no charge to the student for the office visit.
Office Hours
| Spring and Fall Semesters | |
| Monday ................................... | 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday through Friday..................... | 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Summer Semesters | |
| Monday through Friday | 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
Location
East of Tallent Hall (see campus map). Walk, take the UW-P shuttle bus, or your own car (parking is convenient!).
Telephone & Fax
Tel: (262) 595-2366
Fax: (262) 595-2138
Equal Opportunity at SHCC
The University of Wisconsin-Parkside is committed to equal opportunity in its educational programs, activities and employment practices for all persons, regardless of race, color, sex, creed, age, ancestry, national origin, handicap, sexual orientation, political affiliation, marital status, developmental disability or arrest/conviction record.
