Mental Health Services for College of Nursing Students

Updated August 21, 2023

MSU strives to create a culture of support within our campus community. Students face many stressors and taking care of your mental health is an important aspect of student well-being. At Counseling and Psychological Services (CPS) on the MSU-Bozeman campus, we see over 1600 students each year for counseling. Students seek counseling for an array of concerns including depression, anxiety, stress, relationships, past trauma, and substance use.

CON students (undergraduate and graduate students) on the Bozeman campus taking 7 or more credits automatically pay the student health fee which allows them to access services through Counseling and Psychological Services and Student Health Services in Bozeman. Students on the distant campuses do not automatically pay the Bozeman student health fee. However, students on the non-Bozeman campuses can elect to pay the fee to access telehealth services from CPS counselors. Students who wish to access CPS services remotely should call CPS at 406-994-4531 or use the online scheduling portal to schedule an intake appointment at no cost. The counselor will help the student determine if telehealth appointments meet their individual needs or recommend local in-person services. If the student and counselor agree that telehealth appointments meet the student’s needs, the counselor will help the student add the student health fee to their student account.

Please see below for details on mental health service options for each MSU College of Nursing campus.

BOZEMAN CAMPUS
Counseling Services	MSU students taking at least 7 credits have access to services at Student Health Partners Medical Services and Counseling and Psychological Services	CPS: http://www.montana.edu/counseling 406-994-4531 SHP: http://www.montana.edu/health/ 406-994-2311
Community Referrals	If students are interested in using their insurance and seeing a provider in the community, they can contact Counseling and Psychological Services for assistance locating a community provider or use the online Thriving Campus referral platform to locate community providers.	CPS: 406-994-4531 Thriving Campus: https://montana.thrivingcampus.com/
Crisis Resources	Bozeman Help Center	406-586-3333
	Suicide and Crisis Lineline	988
	Crisis Text Line	Text “MT” to 741741
	For imminent crisis situations	911
Online Resources	Mental Health Screening-This free, anonymous, confidential service provides screening for depression, anxiety, PTSD, substance use, and eating disorders.	www.screening.mentalhealthscreening.org/montanastateuniv
	MindWise Online Suicide Prevention Training- This 30-minute training teaches students how to recognize signs of distress/suicide and how to provide support and referrals.	https://mindwise.digitalchalk.com/ Redemption Code: MSU
	WellTrack- online modules to assist with Depression, Anxiety, Public Speaking; mood tracking and relaxation exercises.	https://montana.welltrack.com/register
	Suicide Prevention Info	www.montana.edu/suicide-prevention
Insurance	All MSU students are required to have health insurance. If students needassistance signing up for the MSU Student Health Insurance plan, they can contact Student Health Services.	Student Health Partners 406-994-3199
Insurance	Medicaid may also be an option for many students.	For assistance determining eligibility, please contact Student Health Services (406-994-2311) or visit apply@mt.gov

BILLINGS CAMPUS
Counseling Services	MSU Bozeman Services: Students in Billings interested in telehealth services through MSU Bozeman Counseling and Psychological Services can contact CPS for an intake appointment. MSU Billings services: MSU CON students in Billings may access mental health services at the MSU-Billings Student Health Services.	Call CPS at 406-994-4531 or use the online appointment scheduling portal: https://www.montana.edu/counseling/appointment-explain.html www.msubillings.edu/studenthealth/mentalhealth.htm 406-657-2153
Fees	MSU-CON students on the Billings campus can access ongoing telehealth counseling services through MSU Bozeman Counseling and Psychological Services. MSU CON students can pay the MSU-Billings health fee to access mental health services through their Student Health Services	Students wishing to access ongoing telehealth services through CPS will pay the MSU student health fee. Students can pay the fee at the Cashier’s window in McMullen Hall basement, or at the cashier’s window at City College. Students then bring the receipt as documentation to the Student Health Services office and have access to services through the semester.
Community Referrals	If students are interested in using their insurance and seeing a provider in the Billings community, they can contact the MSU-Billings Student Health Services for referrals in the Billings area or use the Thriving Campus platform to locate providers in Billings.	MSU-Billings Student Health Services: 406-657-2153 Thriving Campus: https://montana.thrivingcampus.com/ Additional support for community referrals can also be obtained at MSU’s Counseling & Psychological Services: 406-994-4531.
Crisis Resources	Suicide and Crisis Lifeline	988
	Crisis Text Line	Text “MT” to 741741
	For imminent crisis situations	911
Online Resources	Mental Health Screening-This free, anonymous, confidential service provides screening for depression, anxiety, PTSD, substance use, and eating disorders.	www.screening.mentalhealthscreening.org/montanastateuniv
	MindWise Online Suicide Prevention Training- This 30-minute training teaches students how to recognize signs of distress/suicide and how to provide support and referrals.	https://mindwise.digitalchalk.com/ Redemption Code: MSU
	WellTrack- online modules to assist with Depression, Anxiety, Public Speaking; mood tracking and relaxation exercises.	https://montana.welltrack.com/register
	Suicide Prevention Info	www.montana.edu/suicide-prevention
Insurance	All MSU students are required to have health insurance. If students need assistance signing up for the MSU Student Health Insurance plan, they can contact Student Health Services.	Student Health Partners 406-994-3199
Insurance	Medicaid may also be an option for many students.	For assistance determining eligibility, please contact Student Health Services or visit apply@mt.gov

MISSOULA CAMPUS
Counseling Services	MSU Bozeman Services: Students in Missoula interested in telehealth services through MSU Bozeman Counseling and Psychological Services may contact CPS for an intake appointment. MSU students in Missoula can access mental health services at the U of M Curry Health Center.	Call CPS at 406-994-4531 or use the online appointment scheduling portal: https://www.montana.edu/counseling/appointment-explain.html www.umt.edu/curry-health-center/Counseling/default.php 406-243-4711
Fees	MSU-CON students on the Missoula campus can access ongoing telehealth counseling services through MSU Bozeman Counseling and Psychological Services. MSU CON students can pay the U of M health fee to access mental health counseling services through their Student Health Services. The fee also covers medical, dental, and health coaching services. There is no charge for the first counseling visit, but additional sessions are $20/session.	Students wishing to access ongoing telehealth services through CPS will pay the MSU student health fee www.umt.edu/curry-health-center/Counseling/default.php
Tamarack Grief Resource Center	MSU-CON students on the Missoula campus can access grief support services at TGRC.	Tamarack Grief Resource Center strengthens and honors individuals, families, and communities throughout their journey with grief. With offices in Missoula, Kalispell, and Browning, we help individuals and communities navigate grief and loss through counseling, grief camps and retreats, school-based programs, support groups, community workshops, urgent response support, and professional education. https://www.tamarackgrc.org/contact-us
Community Referrals	If students are interested in using their insurance and seeing a provider in the Missoula community, they use the Thriving Campus platform to search local Missoula providers.	Thriving Campus: https://montana.thrivingcampus.com/ Additional support for community referrals can also be obtained at MSU’s Counseling & Psychological Services: 406-994-4531.
Crisis Resources	Suicide and Crisis Lifeline	988
	Crisis Text Line	Text “MT” to 741741
	For imminent crisis situations	911
Online Resources	Mental Health Screening-This free, anonymous, confidential service provides screening for depression, anxiety, PTSD, substance use, and eating disorders.	www.screening.mentalhealthscreening.org/montanastateuniv
	MindWise Online Suicide Prevention Training- This 30-minute training teaches students how to recognize signs of distress/suicide and how to provide support and referrals.	https://mindwise.digitalchalk.com/ Redemption Code: MSU
	WellTrack- online modules to assist with Depression, Anxiety, Public Speaking; mood tracking and relaxation exercises.	https://montana.welltrack.com/register
	Suicide Prevention Info	www.montana.edu/suicide-prevention
Insurance	All MSU students are required to have health insurance. If students need assistance signing up for the MSU Student Health Insurance plan, they can contact Student Health Services.	Student Health Partners 406-994-3199
Insurance	Medicaid may also be an option for many students.	For assistance determining eligibility, please contact Student Health Services at 406-994-2311 or visit apply@mt.gov

KALISPELL CAMPUS
Counseling Services and Community Referrals	MSU Bozeman Services: Students in Kalispell interested in telemhealth services through MSU Bozeman Counseling and Psychological Services may contact CPS for an intake appointment. Students can also access the Thriving Campus platform to search other Kalispell area providers.	Call CPS at 406-994-4531 or use the online appointment scheduling portal: https://www.montana.edu/counseling/appointment-explain.html Thriving Campus: https://montana.thrivingcampus.com/ Additional support for community referrals can also be obtained at MSU’s Counseling & Psychological Services: 406-994-4531.
Fees	MSU-CON students on the Kalispell campus can access ongoing telehealth counseling services through MSU Bozeman Counseling and Psychological Services.	Students wishing to access ongoing telehealth counseling services through CPS will pay the MSU student health fee by calling 406-994-2311.
Crisis Resources	Suicide and Crisis Lineline	988
	Crisis Text Line	Text “MT” to 741741
	For imminent crisis situations	911
Online Resources	Mental Health Screening-This free, anonymous, confidential service provides screening for depression, anxiety, PTSD, substance use, and eating disorders.	www.screening.mentalhealthscreening.org/montanastateuniv
	MindWise Online Suicide Prevention Training- This 30-minute training teaches students how to recognize signs of distress/suicide and how to provide support and referrals.	https://mindwise.digitalchalk.com/ Redemption Code: MSU
	WellTrack- online modules to assist with Depression, Anxiety, Public Speaking; mood tracking and relaxation exercises.	https://montana.welltrack.com/register
	Suicide Prevention Info	www.montana.edu/suicide-prevention
Insurance	All MSU students are required to have health insurance. If students need assistance signing up for the MSU Student Health Insurance plan, they can contact Student Health Services.	Student Health Partners 406-994-2311
Insurance	Medicaid may also be an option for many students.	For assistance determining eligibility, please contact Student Health Services, or visit apply@mt.gov
Tamarack Grief Resource Center	MSU-CON students on the Kalispell campus can access grief support services at TGRC.	Tamarack Grief Resource Center strengthens and honors individuals, families, and communities throughout their journey with grief. With offices in Missoula, Kalispell, and Browning, we help individuals and communities navigate grief and loss through counseling, grief camps and retreats, school-based programs, support groups, community workshops, urgent response support, and professional education. https://www.tamarackgrc.org/contact-us

GREAT FALLS CAMPUS
Counseling Services and Community Referrals	MSU Bozeman Services: Students in Great Falls interested in telehealth services through MSU Bozeman Counseling and Psychological Services may contact CPS for an intake appointment. MSU students in Great Falls can reach out to the Great Falls Mental Health Triage Services which is a group of mental health providers who are available to make appointments with students within 24 hours. Students can also access the Thriving Campus platform to search other Great Falls area providers.	Call CPS at 406-994-4531 or use the online appointment scheduling portal: https://www.montana.edu/counseling/appointment-explain.html Great Falls Mental Health Triage Services – 406-272-1086 Thriving Campus: https://montana.thrivingcampus.com/ Additional support for community referrals can also be obtained at MSU’s Counseling & Psychological Services: 406-994-4531.
Fees	MSU-CON students on the Great Falls campus can access ongoing telehealth counseling services through MSU Bozeman Counseling and Psychological Services.	Students wishing to access ongoing telehealth services through CPS will pay the MSU student health fee by calling 406-994-2311.
Crisis Resources	Suicide and Crisis Lifeline	988
	Crisis Text Line	Text “MT” to 741741
	For imminent crisis situations	911
Online Resources	Mental Health Screening-This free, anonymous, confidential service provides screening for depression, anxiety, PTSD, substance use, and eating disorders.	www.screening.mentalhealthscreening.org/montanastateuniv
	MindWise Online Suicide Prevention Training- This 30-minute training teaches students how to recognize signs of distress/suicide and how to provide support and referrals.	https://mindwise.digitalchalk.com/ Redemption Code: MSU
	WellTrack- online modules to assist with Depression, Anxiety, Public Speaking; mood tracking and relaxation exercises.	https://montana.welltrack.com/register
	Suicide Prevention Info	www.montana.edu/suicide-prevention
Insurance	All MSU students are required to have health insurance. If students need assistance signing up for the MSU Student Health Insurance plan, they can contact Student Health Services.	Student Health Partners 406-994-2311
Insurance	Medicaid may also be an option for many students.	For assistance determining eligibility, please contact Student Health Services or visit apply@mt.gov

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