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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
Phone: 806-291-3765
Fax: 806-291-1990
Email: headsb@wbu.edu
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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
Phone: (210) 590-5615
Email: perez-orozcot@wbu.edu
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Local Resources
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Central Plains Center
- Psychiatric Help
- Counseling / Groups
- Case Management
- Assistance with Housing
- Employment
- Medical Needs
helps people deal with mental health issues and achieve improved mental health and wellbeing. Services include:
715 Houston Street
(806) 291-4470 (office)
1-800-687-1300 (24 hour Crisis Hotline)
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Crisis Center of the Plains
- 24-Hour Crisis Hotline
- Emergency Shelter
- Food
- Clothing
- Transportation
- Legal Advocacy
- Individual Peer Counseling
- Group counseling provides support from other women who share similar experiences
- Individualized Referrals
- Sexual assault advocacy, support, and follow-up
serves our communities by decreasing the prevalence and effects of domestic violence and sexual assault through collaboration, intervention, and prevention with tireless resolve.” Services are free, confidential, and include:
115 E. 7th Street
806-293-9772 (office)
806-293-7273 (24 hour Crisis Hotline)
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Compassionate Care Pregnancy Center
- Confidential pregnancy tests
- Peer counseling
- Benevolence items (diapers, baby clothes, etc.).
is a FREE, no- judgment resource for women in the Plainview area who are facing issues regarding an unexpected pregnancy. Free services include:
Center Hours:
Tuesdays: 10AM-2PM
Wednesdays: 12:30PM-3PM
Thursdays: 10AM-2PM, 4:30PM-6:30PM
1209 Quincy Street
Call or Text: 806-292-3668
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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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