Mental Health Services

WHO is eligible for services?

At the Health Center at Auraria, all MSU Denver, CCD, and CU Denver students, faculty, and staff have access to services. We accept most major insurances and offer a reduced rate for services for those who are uninsured or underinsured.  MSU Denver students that are actively registered receive mental health services at no charge.

WHEN should you seek mental health care?

There is no wrong time to seek support. Visit us for preventative care, ongoing support for mental health concerns, or any urgent needs you may have. You can visit Mental Health America more information about mental health conditions, as well as informal assessment tools. These are not diagnostic but may be a useful resource in deciding what kind of treatments may be beneficial.

WHY choose the Health Center at Auraria?

The Health Center at Auraria strives to provide accessible, affordable, and supportive care. Our confidential services are conveniently located in the Plaza building. We offer holistic (clinical, non-clinical and well-being services) care and can connect you to wellness and mental health services on and off campus. This may include on-campus counseling centers, student support services and/or community-based services.  Our staff also provide culturally sensitive care and can provide interpreter services, when needed. Our goal is to ensure you feel comfortable and supported.

WHAT services are available? WHAT is the scheduling and intake process like?

Services Available

• Diagnostic evaluations
• Assessment of symptoms, behaviors and/or environmental factors that may be contributing to current struggles
• Crisis intervention for urgent/immediate emotional support
• Medication management
• Ongoing monitoring of both physical and emotional functioning when medication is prescribed
• Substance use and addiction resources
• Referrals to different types or levels of care, as appropriate or clinically necessary
• Case management, resourcing and advocacy
• Outreach Programs
• The Health Center does not offer ongoing talk therapy

Scheduling an Appointment

You have options when scheduling an appointment.

1. You can call the Health Center at 303-615-9999
2.  Walk in during working hours.

Before your first visit, you will need to complete forms about your symptoms or concerns. The mental health coordinator will direct you to the appropriate forms. These forms can be completed online or in-person.  These forms will be reviewed, and we will work with you to identify the level of urgency, needs, and an appropriate entry point to care. There are two types of appointments that may be offered, based on the review of the information:

Consultation Appointment

This appointment provides the opportunity to meet with a psychiatric provider to discuss needs and determine if care at the Health Center is appropriate or will meet your needs. A consultation is scheduled for 60 minutes. This appointment does not establish an ongoing patient relationship or guarantee services moving forward.  If a higher level of care or specific needs are identified that cannot be met at the Health Center, we will work with you to connect to community-based resources.  If the Health Center is deemed appropriate, an intake appointment will be scheduled.

Intake Appointment

This appointment can be offered with or without having had a consultation. It will take place with a medical or psychiatric provider depending on the identified need. Your intake appointment will include a thorough social and psychological history, identification of symptoms or struggles, and an assessment of your individual needs and priorities. Individual safety concerns will be assessed, and a discussion of future appointments will take place. You will collaborate with your provider to create a treatment plan tailored to your needs. Typically, intake appointments are scheduled for 50-60 minutes.

Appointment Day

For intake and consultation appointments, we ask that you arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointments. When you arrive, you will check in at the front desk.  Once check-in is complete, a medical assistant will conduct an initial screening. This includes gathering vital signs, blood pressure and basic school and social information. After this initial screening, you will meet with your provider. Upon completion of your appointment, a treatment plan and follow-up care will be discussed.