As a public affairs service of the Counseling program of the School of Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences, the Clinic's mission is to serve the community. The clinic was established over 20 years ago with the vision of growing with the community and guaranteeing access to mental health services.
We serve individuals across southwest Missouri, including students, faculty, and staff from local colleges and universities.
Our clinic is inclusive and supports the diverse individuals in our community. We welcome clients of all ethnicities, nationalities, spiritual beliefs, and gender identities. We accept all clients regardless of income, ethnicity, spiritual beliefs, or sexual orientation. To schedule a counseling session, please call the clinic at If we are unable to answer, please leave a message, and we will return your call promptly.
Phone intake takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. After the intake, we will either schedule your appointment or place you on a waitlist, depending on availability. We will waive the fee entirely if it presents a financial hardship.
No one will be turned away due to an inability to pay. Note: Sessions are recorded and monitored by a licensed counseling supervisor for safety and supervision purposes. Please give us as much notice as possibleβpreferably 24 hours βif you need to cancel. After three missed appointments without prior notice , you will be placed on the waitlist and may need to wait for a new spot to open. Ongoing Scheduling: Sessions will be at the same time each week for the semester.
