BW Counseling Services

There is no charge to students for individual counseling, group workshops or urgent services. A per session fee is charged for psychiatry services.

Fostering a Campus Environment Supportive of Student Mental Health: Faculty Staff Toolkit

Make an Appointment:
To make an appointment with BW Counseling Services, please call (440) 826-2180.

For life threatening emergencies:
Call 911
for immediate help or go to nearest hospital emergency room.

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline:
Call/Text 988

Hotlines / Helplines

BW Counseling Services
(440) 826-2180.

BW Safety and Security

(440) 826-2000

24/7 Crisis Counselors

440-260-4399

Berea Police

(440) 234-1234 - Ask to speak with a Detective

Emergency Information for Sexual Assault

24-Hour Services

National Suicide Prevention LIFELINE - Free and Confidential 24hrs/day

(800) 273-TALK (8255)


BW has partnered with Mantra Health to supplement the on-campus mental health services available to students. Mantra Health provides

Therapy: One-on-one sessions with a highly trained, culturally-informed provider to assess and manage mental health concerns.

Psychiatry: Specialized psychiatric care for students managing conditions such as anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder. Psychiatry services are available following referral from BW Counseling Services. Psychiatry appointments entail an additional per-appointment fee charged to tuition bill. Contact BW Counseling Services for information.

Coaching: One-on-one support focused on your goals and personal challenges. Choose from a wellness or productivity track to build new skills and habits.

Self-Care and Productivity Content: Short, self-guided content that can be accessed anytime, anywhere. Topics include reducing stress, regulating emotions, time management, organization, and procrastination.

ConnectNow: In-the-moment support and problem solving with a mental health professional, available 24/7.

Students can access their personalized Care Hub at mantrahealth.com/bw or download the Mantra Health app on iOS or Android to get started.

 
 

Sexual Assault Specialized Services

BW students have access to the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center (CRCC) - a comprehensive counseling and advocacy services at all of their various sites throughout Northeast Ohio.

CRCC has informed us that they will provide free bus passes and other transportation assistance to BW students to ease the financial burden of traveling to appointments.

Sexual Assault/Rape Hotlines/Numbers/Resources- Local/State

Our Services:

  • Short Term Individual Therapy
  • Group Therapy / Group Workshops
  • Screenings for depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and alcohol
  • Outreach Workshops
  • Consultation with students or staff about mental health issues
  • *Please note: BW Counseling Services are intended to be shorter term treatment.  We refer out to the community when need arises.

Commonly Discussed Issues in Counseling:

  • Short Term Individual Therapy
  • Adjusting to college
  • Anxiety and stress reduction
  • Time management
  • Academics
  • Decision-making skills
  • Eating/Weight
  • Sexual assault
  • Depression
  • Relationships/Family
  • Health
  • Drug and alcohol issues
  • Conflict management
  • Culture and Identity
  • Anything that concerns you