November, 2010

Clinical Mental Health Services Consultation Services Outreach to Campus and Community Training and Professional Development

Since 2007: The SCC has experienced more than 60% increase in overall demand for services and 30 to 40% increase in students with severe mental health issues We operate under formal HIPAA guidelines and are responsible for adhering to clinical, ethical, and legal standards of care for students who access our services Services are targeted primarily to ~ % of students with mild to moderate problems/disorders % too well % too impaired

DSM-IV Diagnoses Cognitive-behavioral therapy Dialectical behavior therapy Solution-focused therapy Motivational interviewing Narrative therapy Response prevention Text anxiety, time management, study skills, academic persistence

Consultation to faculty and staff with concerns about specific students Mental Health Promotions Depression Awareness Week Eating Disorders Awareness Week Alcohol Awareness Week Suicide prevention: QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) CAN (Campus Ally Network) Alcohol and Drug Education

Promotes an ethic and atmosphere of collaborative learning within the SCC and across campus: Clinical training program: four to six IU South Bend graduate students (CHS, MSW) per year Significant current and past collaboration with CHS/SOE Recent collaboration with Psychology Department, MSW Program, UCET Collaborative learning with Student Services: webinars (two to four per year), focused readings (i.e., George Kuh), and threat assessment

Research clearly documents negative impact of depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and other mental health issues on student success and productivity (3, 8). 90% of students receiving SCC services report improvement in ability to focus on class work and increased motivation to get their degree (3, 8). Research clearly documents the overall positive impact of college counseling center services on retention (3, 8). Faculty consultation and collaboration (2, 4). Training IU South Bend graduate students (4). ~30% of SCC clients are from under-represented groups (Latino, African American, International students, GLBT, etc.) (5)

Providing significant clinical and outreach support to Housing and Residential Life Emphasis on professional development within the Student Counseling Center and across campus Emphasis on assessment: feedback forms, faculty/staff survey, Titanium electronic records system Serving as a catalyst in creating a culture of caring throughout campus Accreditation of the Student Counseling Center

Accreditation Staffing Training (DBT, Group therapy) Titanium electronic records system Efficiency of service (more groups, biweekly appointments, reducing no-shows, designated walk-in counselor) QPR suicide prevention training Active Minds, Alcoholics Anonymous Faculty/staff survey Psychological testing, especially for Threat Assessment Team referrals and seriously impaired students Community referrals: explore new possibilities

Complete SCC accreditation process (Many of these goals will derive directly from the accrediting process) Maintain a thriving group therapy program Employ on-site psychiatry consultation Phase out QPR and implement Campus Connect Actively pursue alternative sources of funding (foundation funds, grants, etc.) Increase doctoral-level training (explore possibility of being an APA internship site) Explore alternative models for SCC operations (i.e., combining with Health & Wellness, student health fee)