The Rockhurst University Counseling Center offers a wide array of counseling and psychological services to Rockhurst students.
Services, which are confidential and free of charge, include individual therapy for personal concerns, psychoeducational support groups and therapy groups, referrals for psychological testing, wellness programming and outreach, and consultation. In-person and teletherapy appointments are available.
In the event of a medical or safety emergency, please call 911.
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 24/7 call, text or chat.
Our Mission
To provide professional counseling services to Rockhurst students and to support the mental health of the campus community through collaboration, outreach, and consultation services.
Counseling Center Services
The Counseling Center is located in Massman 3. Counselors are available to meet on an individual basis with students seeking help either in person or virtually.
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Additional Resources
Rockhurst University:
- RU Security (24-hour): (816) 501-4010
- Counseling Center (Mon-Fri 8 AM-4:30 PM): (816) 501-4275
- Campus Ministry: campusministry@rockhurst.edu (816) 501-4303
- Residence Life: Contact your Resident Assistant (RA), Resident Director (RD) or your Area Coordinator
- Student Accessibility Services: (Mon-Fri 8 AM-4:30 PM) drc@rockhurst.edu
Kansas City:
- Research Psychiatric Center Crisis Line (24 hour): (816) 235-8162
- Center for Behavioral Medicine (24 hour): (816) 404-3800
- Midwest Center for Eating Disorders at Research Medical Center (24 hour): (816) 276-3880
- MOCSA Sexual Assault (24 hour): (816) 531-0233
- Johnson County Mental Health Center (24 hour): (913) 268-0156
- Shawnee Mission Medical Center, ER (24 hour): (913) 676-2218
- Swope Health Services Crisis Line (24 hour): (888) 279-8188
- Saint Luke's Convenient Care Troost: 5151 Troost, (816) 502-9130
- Goppert Trinity Family Care: 6675 Holmes Road, Suite 360, (816) 276-7600
National Resources:
- National suicide prevention lifeline (24-hour): 988 (call, text or chat)
- Crisis text line (24-hour): Text HOME to 741741
Rockhurst Parents:
- Helpful resources, links and information for parents of Rockhurst University students.
Contact Information
Rachel Pierce, Ph.D., Director
rachel.pierce@rockhurst.edu
Sydney Redding, LCSW, Asst. Director
sydney.redding@rockhurst.edu
Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Please call for evening hours during Fall and Spring semesters.
Our Student Success team provides services and assistance with every step of your academic journey.
