All Care is Confidential
Students may seek therapy for a wide array of concerns. In addition to services offered through your insurance provider, Baylor provides two venues through which you can seek assistance. Descriptions of these venues and a chart to help you choose the right service are provided below.
Student and House Staff Mental Health Service
All students and trainees are eligible for a free intake appointment at Student and House Staff Mental Health Services. Based on the intake, you may be further eligible for 12 free sessions a year. If it is determined we are unable to meet your needs we will work to provide appropriate referrals outside our service. If you have already been evaluated for services and referred out, SHSMHS is unable to provide you with the type of mental health services that are recommended to meet your needs.
Psychotherapy and/or psychopharmacology sessions are provided by Baylor College of Medicine doctoral level faculty psychiatrists and psychologists. These services, which include individual psychotherapy as well as relationship/couple’s therapy, are only available to Baylor students, residents and fellows, are confidential and are not reported to administrative personnel or anyone else at Baylor.
To schedule an intake for psychotherapy and/or psychopharmacology, call (713) 798-4881.
To schedule an intake for psychotherapy only, email student-help@bcm.edu.
WellConnect
Life can be stressful. When your responsibilities start to feel overwhelming and it’s hard to make it through the day with a smile on your face, it’s important to reach out for help. WellConnect offers a variety of online resources to nurture your mental health wellness including a variety of health assessments, tools to help you manage traumatic events and tips to help you find a therapist that is right for you.
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Current Need |
Resource |
Additional Information |
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Emergency requiring immediate care |
911 |
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Crisis, but unsure if need 911 |
WellConnect 24/7 Crisis Number |
Triage nurse will help you decide if immediate care is required and if so, direct you to call 911. |
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You want to be seen by Baylor faculty |
Student and House Staff Mental Health Service |
Call (713) 798-4881
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You want to be seen on-site |
Student and House Staff mental Health Service |
Call (713) 798-4881 |
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You would like to be seen by a doctor-level provider |
Student and House Staff Mental Health Service |
Call (713) 798-4881 |
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You would like to see a psychiatrist for psychopharmacology |
Student and House Staff mental Health Service |
Call (713) 798-4881 |
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Your primary concern is related to alcohol and/or drug abuse |
WellConnect |
WellConnect has specific resources for this. You may also want to make an appointment with a provider through either service. |
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Your primary concern is related to an eating disorder |
WellConnect |
WellConnect has specific resources for this. You may also want to make an appointment with a provider through either service. |
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Someone in your home is struggling with a mental health concern |
WellConnect |
This service is available to non-Baylor students who live with you. |
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You have used up your 12 free sessions at the Student and House Staff Mental Health Service |
WellConnect |
You can receive five additional sessions. |
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You are on the waitlist to receive psychotherapy at the Student and House Staff Mental Health Service |
WellConnect |
You can receive five sessions while you wait. |
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Virtual Care |
MD LIVE | This service is available to Baylor students on the student health insurance plan. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hesitations for seeking care?
