Student Psychological Services (SPS) offers students mental health support and resource options, including the launch of a new virtual option called TimelyCare. Licensed professionals provide all services and resources.
TimelyCare teletherapy delivers access to 24/7 virtual mental health care from anywhere in the U.S. at no cost. Whether you’re anxious or overwhelmed, you will be able to talk to a licensed provider from your smartphone or any web-enabled device at no cost throughout the 2022-23 year for all enrolled LMU students.
TimelyCare offers:
- No cost, on-demand support available 24/7, all year;
- Support from counselors via phone or secure video platform;
- Service care options from a licensed mental health professional include individual and consultations;
- Enrollment at lmu.edu/timelycare.
Because there are many ways to achieve mental wellness, SPS’s goal is to offer accessible services so each student can easily find a path that works best for them, in-person or virtual.
SPS offers the following in-person mental health services and resources:
- Individual therapy – a collaborative process between a therapist and client to improve emotional well-being.
- Couples therapy – explores a couple’s relationship through problem-solving, better communication, and shared responsibility.
- Wellness Groups and Workshops – lead students in discussion around concerns and experiences leading to personal growth.
- Rapid Response – A therapist is available during regular business hours, 10 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m., for students experiencing significant distress and cannot wait for an appointment.
- Wellness Educators –a peer-to-peer program sponsored by SPS, facilitating discussion through presentations and workshops, hosting tabling events on mental health topics, and reducing stigma associated with mental illness. WEs are trained and supervised by SPS staff, raise awareness of SPS and other wellness resources.
And virtual mental health services and resources:
- TAO (Therapy Assistance Online) – an online platform where students can obtain self-help resources. TAO provides anxiety, depression, and mindfulness interventions and tools to increase well-being. Go to TAO to sign up today
SPS is located on the second floor, north side of Burns Recreation Center (above Student Health Services). For more information about SPS, its offerings, and services, visit the SPS website or call 310.338.2868.
