Wabash College Counseling Center
location: The Kendall house, 503 Milligan ST
Crisis Numbers:
3-digit crisis call and text number is 988
Crisis text line for students of color: Text: STEVE to 741741
LGBTQ+ crisis numbers: The Trevor lifeline: 866-488-7386 www.TheTrevorProject.org
Support Resources:
www.loveislouder.org - For emotional/psychological support
https://seizetheawkward.org/learn/resources
Seize the Awkward offers tips for having tough mental health conversations with peers
https://screener.ulifeline.org/
free screening tools for depression, anxiety, eating disorders and substance misuse
Counseling Staff:
Services:
The Wabash College counseling center provides brief, solution-focused therapy during the academic school year. It is not intended for long term therapy when classes are not in session
Professional, confidential counseling by licensed therapists for Wabash College students, their dependents, if any, and the college teaching assistants. Consultation for student organizations and student leaders. Consultants to faculty and staff on general student mental health issues.
There is no additional cost to students; no collection of insurance information; and no session limits
Appointments
Spring and Fall 2025: The Counseling Center will offer in-person and Zoom for Healthcare options
Contact counseling@wabash.edu or call: 765-361-5592 to make an appointment. The Counseling Center is open Monday through Friday when classes are in session. Hours are generally 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. but might vary some depending on student need and therapist preference and availability. The Counseling Center is not currently open for client appointments during breaks or in the summer.
To find a therapist near you when you are on breaks or during the summers, see link below:
Some reasons Wabash students come to the Counseling Center:
- Anxiety
- Increased emotional regulation skills: example: anger management
- Grief and loss
- Gambling problems
- Substance Use Disorders
- Develop and improve resiliency, communication and conflict-resolution skills
- Relationship challenges with friends, family, roommates, or intimate partners
- Motivation problems
- Depression
- Suicidal ideation
- Self harm
- sexual compulsions/pornography
- Sexual orientation or gender identity
- Concerns about a friend
- Eating disorders
- Life transitions
Emergencies
CALL 911 before contacting Counseling Center Staff!
| After Hours Numbers | |
|---|---|
| Fire, Police, Emergency Medical Service (Ambulance) | 911 |
| Wabash College-Campus Security 24/7 | 765-361-6000 |
Suicide Prevention and Crisis Resources
Valle Vista Health Systems (Greenwood)
1-800-447-1348.
Suicide/emergency assessment; free, in-person assessments; available inpatient and outpatient mental health and care and area referrals
Crisis and Suicide Prevention call and text number - 988
Crisis Text Line for persons of color: Text STEVE to 741741
Wellness Tools:
Making Connections:
Information for Students of Color and International Students
Information and resources for and about the LGBTQ+ community
Substance Use and Misuse:
- The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
- Smoking Cessation Tips and Tools from the CDC
Resource link for self-assessment resources: Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Psychosis, PTSD, Alcohol and other substances, and Gambling
Screening Tools for Alcohol and Drug Use:
Depression:
- Depression Screening tool: PHQ-9
- PHQ-9A Depression Screen for adolescents and young adults
- Depression and College Students
Anxiety:
Eating Disorders:
Sexually Transmitted Diseases: