Active Minds Statement

The Active Minds student organization in cooperation with Student Senate developed the following statement to serve as a syllabus addendum for faculty to help promote student mental health on the Rockhurst University campus. The Rockhurst University Counseling Center fully endorses this statement.

Cura Personalis, Care for the Whole Person, is one of the core values of Rockhurst University. Through commitment to its values, Rockhurst University offers services to assist you in any difficulties, some of which may include:

  • strained relationships
  • increased anxiety
  • alcohol or drug abuse
  • feeling overwhelmed
  • difficulty concentrating or lack of motivation

These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce a student’s ability to participate in daily activities. If you or someone you know is suffering from any of the these issues, the following mental health services, all of which are completely confidential, are available for free:

RU Resources:

  • 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
  • Disability Resource Center: (Mon-Fri 8 AM-4:30 PM) drc@rockhurst.edu

KC Resources:

  • 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