Friday, February 4, 2011

Comprehensive Mental Health now on the MCC-Blue River campus

From the early seventies, Comprehensive Mental Health Services (CMHS) has been meeting the mental health needs of the community. MCC-Blue River is excited to partner with CMHS
 to provide mental health services for Blue River students. These services include: assessment, treatment planning and therapeutic counseling sessions.

Additionally, students may be eligible for other off-campus services including: community support/case management, psychiatric, medication clinic and treatment for addictions.
 The only caveat is
  they must live in Jackson County, Missouri. Free services are available for students that meet specific income guidelines.

Michelle Rubenstein, the CMHS on-campus therapist, will be located in CC155 until the completion of the Student Development Center. Michelle will be on campus one afternoon each week and students have several options for scheduling appointments to see her.

Online Scheduling
1. Log on to the http://www.thecmhs.com/
2. Go to "MCC-Blue River"
3. Search for the icon entitled “MCC-BR”
4. Complete the form and submit

Students will receive a phone call, or an e-mail response, whichever they choose. The call will be a brief telephone assessment to determine urgency and schedule the appointment.

Telephone Scheduling
1. Call (816) 254-3652
2. Ask for Kristin Swan
3. Students should identify themselves as an MCC-Blue River student accessing CMHS services on-campus

Blue River’s Lead Counselor, Barbara Schaefer says campus counselors are still available to assist students experiencing crisis and that “CMH is an extension of our services” .

Comprehensive Mental Health Services, Inc. (CMHS) is certified by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and the Missouri Department of Mental Health. CMHS provides services, without regard to religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.

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