Where is the Wellness Center?
The Wellness Center is located in the SUU Sharwan Smith Center, room 168, directly across the walk-way from the SUU Post Office.
When is the Wellness Center open?
The Wellness Center is open Monday – Friday from 8 am to 5 pm. We are closed for designated campus holidays. Hours may be adjusted based on staffing and vacations.
Who can be seen at the Wellness Center?
Wellness Center services are available to enrolled students.
Can my spouse or children be seen at the Wellness Center?
Wellness Center services are primarily funded by student fees, therefore we only see enrolled students.
What services are offered at the Wellness Center?
There are two areas of focus in the Wellness Center:
What kind of counseling is offered at the Wellness Center?
Please see Counseling and Psychological Services
What does Student Health Services do?
Please see Student Health Services
How much does it cost to use the Wellness Center?
Please see Fees
Does the Wellness Center take insurance?
The Wellness Center does not bill insurance companies. Most of our charges are lower than an office visit co-pay.
If you are covered by an insurance policy we recommend you have a copy of your insurance card or insurance information available in case you need it in an emergency. Please see Student Accident and Illness Insurance for information about insurance offered to students at SUU.
Do I need an appointment to see the Nurse Practitioner or a counselor?
Appointments are needed to see a provider in the Wellness Center.
For the Student Health Clinic please call (435) 586-7718.
For psychological counseling please call (435) 865-8621.
What do I do if I need immediate medical care, and the Wellness Center is closed or I can’t wait for an appointment?
There is an Intermountain InstaCare located at 962 South Sage Drive, Cedar City,
(435) 865-3440. If it is an emergency call 911 or go to the emergency room at Valley View Medical Center at 1302 North Main Street; (435) 868-5000. Local physicians can be found in the Yellow Pages under “Physicians”.
What do I do if I am having a mental health crisis?
During business hours you may call the Wellness Center at (435) 865-8621, to see if there is a counselor available for crisis visits. If the Wellness Center is closed or unavailable go to the Valley View Medical Center Emergency Room at 1302 North Main Street; if you need immediate assistance call 911.
What if there is an emergency on campus – do I call the Wellness Center?
If there is an emergency on campus you should immediately call 911. Wellness Center staff does not respond to emergencies outside of the Wellness Center.
What do I do if I need help with an alcohol or drug abuse problem?
Students can obtain information and support regarding their own, or some else’s substance related issues by calling Marsha Garber with the Alcohol and Other Drug Education and Prevention Program at (435) 865-8445.
Will information about me be given to my parents?
All services at the Wellness Center are confidential. Information about a client/patient cannot be released without a signed consent from the client/patient.
What if I am under 18 – can I still be treated at the Wellness Center?
You can be treated at the Wellness Center if your parent or guardian signs a release. A release needs to be signed for Health Services and one for Counseling and Psychological Services.
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