Counseling Support and Health Services
Health Services and Counseling Support Services, co-located at 3317 West Foster Avenue, provides medical/health and professional counseling services to students who are experiencing a variety of concerns and problems. Counseling services are provided by professionally licensed/supervised therapists following a brief therapy model. Counseling Support Services strives to provide North Park students with competent, confidential, and caring mental health support that encourages personal and emotional growth and the development of healthy attitudes, skills, and abilities. Services, free of charge to all full-time and degree-seeking parttime North Park students, include consultations, individual and group counseling, case management, and drop-in support. Appointments can be requested online at northpark.edu/counseling. Students in need of more intensive or longer-term treatment are typically referred to off- campus professionals.
Acute medical/health services are available for all full-time students. The Center is staffed by a registered nurse (drop-ins are welcome, appointments are recommended). Health Services is partnered with Swedish Hospital to provide care via urgent care centers, lab draws, and referrals for physician care. Medical services are available at Swedish Hospital, which is located a half-mile east of campus. Costs incurred through the use of emergency medical services are not covered by the health services department and should be addressed through the student’s insurance provider. Students are to check in at Health Services to receive referrals for physician, lab, or urgent care visits.
Every student registered for six or more semester hours must complete a medical history form when entering school. Every student is required by state law to turn in an updated record of his/her immunizations (measles, mumps, rubella, diphtheria, and tetanus) that is certified by a licensed physician or public health official. Exceptions are granted for medical or religious reasons only.