Here to Help You
Welcome to the Kalamazoo College Student Health and Counseling Center!
Kalamazoo College Student Health and Counseling Center offers free or low-cost confidential medical and counseling services to support the well-being of all students. Our integrated approach promotes physical, mental, and emotional health in a safe, inclusive environment.
We welcome every student and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, height, weight, pregnancy status, national origin (ancestry), physical abilities, mental abilities, socioeconomic status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, or health insurance status.
Our Mission is to provide exceptional care and to empower students toward lifelong health and wellness.
Our Integrated Approach
Medical Care: Routine Checkups, illness and injury treatment, immunizations, sexual and reproductive health, prescriptions, and preventative education.
Counseling & Mental Health: Individual therapy, crisis support, short-term counseling, and connections to long-term or specialized care. All counseling and mental health visits are free.
Wellness & Education: Programs, workshops, and outreach that encourages healthy choices, nutrition guidance with a dietician, resilience and stress management.
College can be stressful—we are here to help you. Many students experience a wide range of emotions during their college experience including excitement, sadness, homesickness, grief, identity concerns, and stress, and sometimes all at the same time.
Reserve the Calm Room for a quiet space for a virtual appointment or a private space to recharge.
Worried about a student? Connect with the CARE team. Our goal is to intervene, assist, and provide comprehensive support to students experiencing challenges and/or exhibiting threatening or concerning behaviors. Learn More
Emergency Services
If a student is experiencing a mental health crisis, help is available 24/7/365.
- Integrated Services of Kalamazoo Urgent Care Center (available 24/7)
Phone: 269-373-6000 or In-person at 440 W. Kalamazoo Ave., Kalamazoo MI 49007 - 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
- Gryphon Place Help Line: Dial 2-1-1 or 269.381.HELP (4357)
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1.800.273.8255
- National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1.800.656.4673
- Steve Fund Crisis Text Line: Text STEVE to 741741
- Campus Safety: 269.337.7321
Hours/Location
Monday – Friday
10 AM-4 PM
During the academic term
Other hours by arrangement
Hicks Center, 1st Floor, West Wing
Schedule an appointment in your MyChart (currently under construction), stop in, or call 269.337.7200.
Urgent visits are available during open hours.
Professional Ethics and Confidentiality
A professional code of ethics governs the counseling relationship. A key aspect of ethical practice is confidentiality. Information you share with your counselor will not be disclosed to anyone who is not involved in the treatment process without your written permission. However, there are some limits of confidentiality. As an integrated care center, our Health and Counseling Center utilize an integrated Electronic Health Record system (EPIC EHR). Kalamazoo College Student Health and Counseling Center staff have access to this EHR and may share information among themselves for the purpose of referral and/or coordinating care.
Confidential information will not be released without valid written consent from you except under the following circumstances:
- We are obligated by law to report suspected child or elder abuse and neglect to the Department of Health and Human Services.
- We are obligated to take appropriate action if a client represents an imminent threat of harm to themself or others, and to take any necessary action to prevent such harm from occurring.
- If a client is involved in court matters, we may be required to release records per court order.