Student Services

Counseling services are available at no cost to all students enrolled at Northwestern. In an effort to meet the needs of all students, each student is offered an average of four to six counseling sessions per semester. 

To request a non-emergency counseling appointment, please click "Request Appointment" below 

Request Appointment

Community Mental Health Agencies 
Alva
Northwest Center for Behavioral Health (580) 327-1112
Northwest Domestic Crisis Services (580) 327-6648
Northwest Family Services (580) 327-2900

Enid
Great Salt Plains Health Center (580) 233-2900
Northwest Center for Behavioral Health (580) 234-3797
YWCA (580) 234-7581

Woodward
Northwest Center for Behavioral Health (580) 256-8615
Northwest Domestic Crisis Services 888-256-1215

ALCOHOL ECHECKUP TO GO- Interactive, online program that provides immediate, personalized feedback about their alcohol use and related variables.
Navigate to https://echeckup.sdsu.edu/usa/alc/coll/nwosu/#!


CANNABIS ECHECKUP TO GO- Interactive, online program that provides immediate, personalized feedback about their cannabis use and related variables.
Navigate to https://echeckup.sdsu.edu/usa/mj/coll/nwosu/#!/

INTERACTIVE SCREENING PROGRAM- Voluntary and anonymous questionnaire to help you assess your current state of mental health and well-being. Once completed, a campus counselor will review your questionnaire and provide you with a personalized response on this website. The response will include information and resources for connecting to support.
Navigate to https://nwosu.caresforyou.org/

TAO CONNECT- Private online library of behavioral health resources that includes interactive modules and practice tools to help you understand and manage how you feel, think, and act. You can learn stress management, mindfulness skills, problem-solving, relationship skills and strategies to avoid dwelling on your concerns and develop more helpful thinking patterns.
Navigate to https://us.taoconnect.org/register

How to Register for TAO?
In your browser window, navigate to https://us.taoconnect.org/register
Enter First Name, Last Name, and your school email address
Create a Password and Confirm your Password
Leave the 'Enrollment Key' field blank.
Click Sign Me Up
Check your email. You will be sent a Welcome to TAO email with a confirmation link, which you must click on to sign in.
 

SEXUAL VIOLENCE PREVENTION ECHECK UP TO GO- Interactive, online program that provides a safe campus environment through building awareness for identifying and interrupting sexual violence. Scenarios are provided within the program to build skill, confidence, and strategies to safely intervene.
Navigate to https://echeckup.sdsu.edu/usa/svp/coll/nwosu

Click to navigate to NWOSU's Title IX Resources 

Northwestern Oklahoma State University Employee and Family Assistance Program provides NWOSU employees and their families with immediate, free, confidential assistance. The Employee and Family Assistance Program is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Phone- 888-293-6948 
Website- workhealthlife.com/Standard3 
Text- Text “MSEAP” to 53342 
App- My EAP 

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Community Mental Health Agencies 
Alva
Northwest Center for Behavioral Health (580) 327-1112
Northwest Domestic Crisis Services (580) 327-6648
Northwest Family Services (580) 327-2900

Enid
Great Salt Plains Health Center (580) 233-2900
Northwest Center for Behavioral Health (580) 234-3797
YWCA (580) 234-7581

Woodward
Northwest Center for Behavioral Health (580) 256-8615
Northwest Domestic Crisis Services 888-256-1215

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Concerned About a NWOSU Student or Employee?

If you notice a NWOSU student or employee struggling with substance misuse, mental health issues, or other concerning behaviors, please let us know. Early intervention can save lives.

This form is for faculty, staff, and students to report behaviors such as:

• Suspected substance misuse (including opioids or stimulants)
• Mental health concerns
• Emotional distress or withdrawal
• Concerning or disruptive behavior

If the situation involves a medical emergency, overdose, or immediate safety threat, immediately contact 911

Concerning Behavior Referral Form- https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?NorthwesternOSU&layout_id=1

Prevention Information: Naloxone, Safer Storage, Safe Disposal & Fentanyl Test Strips (pdf)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Concerned About a NWOSU Student or Employee?

If you notice a NWOSU student or employee struggling with substance misuse, mental health issues, or other concerning behaviors, please let us know. Early intervention can save lives.

This form is for faculty, staff, and students to report behaviors such as:

• Suspected substance misuse (including opioids or stimulants)
• Mental health concerns
• Emotional distress or withdrawal
• Concerning or disruptive behavior

If the situation involves a medical emergency, overdose, or immediate safety threat, immediately contact 911

Concerning Behavior Referral Form- https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?NorthwesternOSU&layout_id=1

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 Click to navigate to Prevention Resources

Prevention Information: Naloxone, Safer Storage, Safe Disposal & Fentanyl Test Strips (pdf)

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Concerned About a NWOSU Student or Employee?

If you notice a NWOSU student or employee struggling with substance misuse, mental health issues, or other concerning behaviors, please let us know. Early intervention can save lives.

This form is for faculty, staff, and students to report behaviors such as:

• Suspected substance misuse (including opioids or stimulants)
• Mental health concerns
• Emotional distress or withdrawal
• Concerning or disruptive behavior

If the situation involves a medical emergency, overdose, or immediate safety threat, immediately contact 911

Concerning Behavior Referral Form- https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?NorthwesternOSU&layout_id=1