Counseling Services
Counseling Services supports the academic success of students by enhancing their overall health and wellness through the use of comprehensive and holistic mental health, substance misuse, and sexual assault/relationship violence-related services. Operating from a social justice lens and a multicultural framework, Counseling Services strives to assist students by advocating and providing support as needed during times of crisis, facilitating problem-solving, enhancing coping strategies, facilitating campus wide outreach, training and prevention to raise mental health awareness, promoting personal development and growth, and supporting academic success through the use of short-term, culturally, and developmentally appropriate services.
Additionally, we acknowledge the impact of systemic, structural, and institutional racism in our society. As members of the DePauw community, mental health professionals, and compassionate human beings, we are committed to dismantling racism and supporting those students who identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) in our community and who have faced marginalization, violence, and oppression. Our team recognizes the importance of ongoing social justice work as we pledge continued commitment to the mental health and well-being of our students. This work includes the provision of culturally-responsive and trauma-informed individual counseling, group therapy and support, and educational outreach.
Appointments may be scheduled by calling 765-658-4268, emailing counselingservices@depauw.edu or by visiting us in person.
Please note that DePauw University Counseling Services provides students access to 24/7/365 mental health crisis line support through Mantra Health. This service is accessible by calling our main number (765-658-4268) anytime, day or night, to connect with crisis support. Please also note that Counseling Services' staff will provide follow-up contact, as needed/indicated, regarding crisis call reports received from Mantra Health.
Well-Being Initiative
The Well-Being Collaborative was created Spring 2024 with the goal of creating a cohesive campus culture around well-being, utilizing a holistic framework. Collaborative members (students, faculty, and staff) discuss initiatives to support well-being, collaborate and create programming events, and share resources/information. These initiatives are rooted in shared values, diverse perspectives, and the collective insights of our community members. Please click on the logo below for more information!
Spring Term Outreach
Check back periodically as other groups may be added. Let us know if there is a group that you would like to see offered! You can email your suggestions to counselingservices@depauw.edu
