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Counseling Services On Campus

Campus Services:

Counseling Services is dedicated to providing the best possible mental health services to 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University. We provide individual counseling services to students with personal/social concerns or academic/career concerns. There may also be opportunities for group counseling. The office is managed by a full-time licensed professional counselor and there is no cost for these services if you are currently enrolled at 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University.

Counseling services assists 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ students to resolve their own everyday problems and stresses. We provide a secure, confidential environment where students are able to experience growth and healing by learning and practicing healthy and appropriate problem-solving skills. We believe that as you and your counselor work together to address your concerns you will develop a sense of self-awareness that will influence your behavior and feelings.

Our counseling services are confidential, and visits are never reported on an academic transcript or in a placement file. When appropriate, the counselor can refer students to other specialized counseling services available in the surrounding area.

 

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Brandy Heads, MA, LPC

Director of Counseling Services

51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University

University Center
Suite 208

Office Hours:
M-TH 8:15AM - 5:00PM
F 8:15AM - 4:00PM

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Timely Care: “Virtual care from anywhere”. Available to students 24/7 from anywhere in the U.S.

Available services include: Available through TimelyCare app or

  • Medical: 24/7, on demand support, for common health issues (cold, flu, etc.)

 

  • Health Coaching: work on improving healthy lifestyle behaviors (body image, meal planning, sleep issues, etc.)

 

  • Talk Now: 24/7, on demand mental health support to talk about anything

 

  • Scheduled Counseling: choose a time and date to meet with a licensed counselor

 

Mental health & performance support for WBU VA students: Investing in mental health empowers students to reach their top academic performance. 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ’s VA and military affiliated students have access to private, confidential, and unreported sessions with a veteran counselor as well as performance support seminars and social support groups.

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Tania Perez-Orozco, MA, LPC-A

Veteran Counselor for Virtual Center of Excellence for Veteran Student Success

51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University

San Antonio, TX

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Local Resources

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National Assistance:

If you attend WBU outside of the local Plainview/Hale County area

Call or Text 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones. 988 Lifeline ofrece servicios gratuitos en español las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana. No tiene que hablar inglés para recibir ayuda.

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