General impression of focus of well-being for students
W&M appears very dedicated to both wellness and crisis services. Ample resources and programs available with the focus of proactive wellness. The licensed staff have many different expertise areas to offer a match for as many students as possible, notably LGBTQIA+, anxiety, and eating disorders, among others.
When will students get referred out and to whom?
No set amount of sessions are capped, however if a student needs weekly or long-term appointments, specific therapies not provided by counseing staff, problems that are worsening, or have a history of long-term treatment, will all be referred to a local provider. W&M has an online database of referrals and staff will assist with the referral process.
How many licensed professionals on staff
12 licensed clinicians
3 pre-doctoral interns
2 practicum trainees
Specific mental health focuses - recovery services, eating disorder, sobriety, etc.
Group counseling offered for body image/eating concerns
Several staff members note in their bios that they have expertise in LGBTQIA+ concerns as well as eating disorders
Nalozone Training offered for students, faculty, and staff to train on the administration of Nalozone in event of opioid overdose emergency.
Essential Insight/DBT Skills group offered
Minimal dedicated support for those with substance use struggles: https://www.wm.edu/offices/wellness/ohp/alcohol-and-substances/substanceabuse/
Diversity focused resources
Trans support group, neurodiversity support group, “women’s understanding ourselves and others” group, neurodivergent group, all offered on campus.