Services

Outpatient Clinical Services
Wellness and Public Health Services
Grant Funded Programs
Student Groups and Programs

Outpatient Clinical Services:

Diagnosis and treatment of disease and injury
Laboratory services
Gynecology services
Contraceptive care for women and men
Pregnancy testing
Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) testing
HIV testing and counseling
Depression and Anxiety Screening
Sutures and wound care
Minor procedures (ingrown toenails, splinter removal, etc.)
Allergy injections
Health risk appraisals and health maintenance
Immunizations
Sports medicine
Eating disorder evaluation and management
Nutrition Counseling with a Registered Dietician

Wellness and Public Health Services

Health education materials and opportunities for students (speakers, brochures and videos, awareness weeks, campus activities, etc.)
Peer Education program
Programs for students who have experienced difficulties related to alcohol, tobacco, and drug use
Advisement of student groups
Notification of the campus community of health risks and recommendations related to illness
Collaboration with campus TV, radio, and newspaper to provide health and wellness information to the campus community
Coordination of a Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program for the campus, including Sexual Assault Hot Line, advocacy services for victims, and University representation on the community Sexual Assault Response Team
Coordination of health services in planning for response to bioterrorism and other emergency situations

Grant Funded Programs Directed by University Health Services:

Northwest Missouri State University Suicide Prevention Program

Funded through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The guiding principle of this grant is to foster the healthiest learning environment possible for its students through the collaboration of the university and its partners in the Maryville Community in the domain of suicide prevention adn the promotion of mental health services. Through education, training, policy development, and collaboration, Northwest's program aims to reduce suicides and suicidal behaviors on its campus.

Northwest Smoking Cessation Project

Funded through Heartland Foundation Healthy Partnerships. This grant initiative provides resources to Northwest students to effectively quit using tobacco products.

For more information about University Wellness center grant-funded programs, please contact: Beau Dooley (Director of Wellness) at 660.562.1348

Student Groups and Programs:

COMPASS Peer Education Program

For more information on Peer Education please click here or e-mail peeredu@nwmissouri.edu.

Sexual Assault Hotline

This hotline is offered by Northwest Missouri State University to provide emergency responses to sexual assaults. Upon calling, a dispatcher will determine the current status of the victime regarding their personal safety. Police and/or medical attention will be immediately provided if needed. Information will be obtained about the location of the victim if they are already at a safe location, and a trained respondent will respond to the call. Calling the hotline does not obligate victims to file a police report, pursue any legal action, or seek medical attention. However, victims are encouraged to seek medical attention at St. Francis Hospital and Health Services.

If you are a victim of sexual assault, please call 660.562.1972

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a 24-hour, toll-free suicide prevention service available to anyone in suicidal crisis. Your call will be routed to the closest possible crisis center in your area. With more than 130 crisis centers across the country, our mission is to provide immediate assistance to anyone seeking mental health services.Call for yourself, a friend, or family member.

Your call is free and confidential.

From immediate suicidal crisis to information about mental health, crisis centers in the network are equipped to take a wide range of calls. Some of the reasons to call are:

Call to speak to someone who cares
Call if you feel you might be in danger of hurting yourself.
Call to find referrals to mental health services in your area
Call to speak to a crisis worker about someone you're concerned about.

If you need help, please dial 1.800.273.TALK (8255)