{"id":30,"date":"2013-09-13T17:40:24","date_gmt":"2013-09-13T17:40:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/students?page_id=30"},"modified":"2026-03-23T17:00:30","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T17:00:30","slug":"counseling","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/students\/services\/counseling\/","title":{"rendered":"Counseling Services"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"hero-secondary\">\n  <div class=\"relative bg-black\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"adhere object-cover\" src=\"\/media\/students\/images\/080222-welcome-week-day-2-morning-02.jpg\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"100vw\" alt=\"New students from the College of Health Sciences during WesternU\u2019s second day of Welcome Week,\">\n      <div class=\"adhere gradient-overlay\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"relative container pt-56 md:pt-112 pb-144 md:pb-192\">\n      <div class=\"md:flex md:justify-between px-12\">\n        <div class=\"sm:w-8\/12 md:w-6\/12 xl:w-5\/12 px-12\">\n                      <div class=\"mb-20\">\n              <div class=\"block font-sans font-bold text-14 text-white leading-130\">\n  <span class=\"inline-block\">\n    <a href=\"\/\" class=\"block hover:underline\">WesternU<\/a>\n  <\/span>\n      <span class=\"inline-block mx-6\">\/<\/span>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/students\" class=\"inline-block hover:underline\">University Student Affairs<\/a>\n          <span class=\"inline-block mx-6\">\/<\/span>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/students\/services\/\" class=\"inline-block hover:underline\">Services &amp; Resources<\/a>\n    <span class=\"inline-block mx-6\">\/<\/span>\n    <span class=\"inline-block\">Counseling Services<\/span>\n  <\/div>            <\/div>\n                                        <h1 class=\"t-h1-sans  text-white\">Counseling Services<\/h1>\n        <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"relative my-48 md:my-72\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"lg:flex px-12 lg:justify-start\">\n              <div class=\"w-full lg:w-5\/12 2xl:w-4\/12 -mt-80 md:-mt-112 mb-48 px-12 lg:pr-32\">\n                              <nav class=\"py-28 px-40 2xl:px-64 rounded-5 md:rounded-8 bg-gray-darker text-white mb-40\">\n            <ul>\n                                              <li class=\"block my-8\">\n                  <a class=\"text-22 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-white hover:text-yellow transition-default\" href=\"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/students\/services\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Services &amp; Resources<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                                              <li class=\"block my-8\">\n                  <a class=\"text-22 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-white hover:text-yellow transition-default\" href=\"\/lead\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Academic Counseling<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                                              <li class=\"block my-8\">\n                  <a class=\"text-22 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-white hover:text-yellow transition-default\" href=\"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/students\/services\/counseling\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Counseling Services<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                                              <li class=\"block my-8\">\n                  <a class=\"text-22 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-white hover:text-yellow transition-default\" href=\"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/students\/services\/immigration-resources\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Immigration Resources<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                                              <li class=\"block my-8\">\n                  <a class=\"text-22 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-white hover:text-yellow transition-default\" href=\"\/cdhp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Disability Accommodations<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                                              <li class=\"block my-8\">\n                  <a class=\"text-22 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-white hover:text-yellow transition-default\" href=\"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/students\/services\/notary\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Notary Services<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                                              <li class=\"block my-8\">\n                  <a class=\"text-22 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-white hover:text-yellow transition-default\" href=\"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/students\/services\/new-students\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Services for New Students<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                                              <li class=\"block my-8\">\n                  <a class=\"text-22 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-white hover:text-yellow transition-default\" href=\"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/students\/services\/food-resources\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Food Resources<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                                              <li class=\"block my-8\">\n                  <a class=\"text-22 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-white hover:text-yellow transition-default\" href=\"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/students\/services\/study-space-directory\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Study Room Availability<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                          <\/ul>\n          <\/nav>\n                            <\/div>\n      \n      \n                  \n                  \n      <div class=\"w-full px-24 wysiwyg-content lg:w-7\/12 2xl:w-7\/12\">\n        <p>We want to take a moment to remind you to prioritize your mental health. WesternU students have numerous options available should you need assistance. The University is contracted with Optum Emotional Wellbeing Services (EWS) to provide many of the benefits below. We&#8217;ve also compiled a list of nation-wide hotlines and services should you need or a family member need help. Please see below for a list of available services.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"relative my-48 md:my-72\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"lg:flex px-12 lg:justify-center\">\n      \n      \n                  \n                  \n      <div class=\"w-full px-24 wysiwyg-content xl:w-10\/12 2xl:w-9\/12\">\n        <h4><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12852 alignleft\" src=\"\/media\/students\/optum-logo.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"365\" height=\"106\" \/><\/h4>\n<h2><strong>Behavioral Health Assistance &#8211; Programs for Students<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>All Western of Health Sciences full-time students have direct access to an Emotional Wellbeing Solutions (EWS) for Students through OptumHealth. Under this EWS for Students, you and any member of your immediate household are eligible for up to six (6) free counseling sessions for each &#8220;incident&#8221; or situation.<\/p>\n<p>Counseling services may be accessed by telephone, via the web, or face-to-face. These confidential services consist of a series of tools and resources designed to help WesternU students learn new and useful techniques for dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and other common challenges.<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"my-48 md:mt-96 md:mb-72\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"app-gutter\">\n            <div class=\"relative mx-auto md:w-10\/12 lg:flex lg:flex-wrap\">\n        <div class=\"lg:w-4\/12\">\n                                  <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"w-full rounded-t-5 lg:rounded-8\" src=\"\/media\/students\/microsoftteams-image-2.jpg\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"(min-width: 768px) 50vw, 100vw\" alt=\"\">\n                  <\/div>\n        <div class=\"lg:w-8\/12 app-gutter\">\n          <div>\n            <div class=\"lg:px-40\">\n                              \t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"text-lockup text-lockup--default\">\n\t<h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t-h2-serif  block text-red-light\">Call any time for<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t-h2-sans  block text-red\">Confidential help<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mt-28\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"cta-arrow cta-arrow--red \" href=\"tel:18002345465\">\n    1-800-234-5465<svg class=\"cta-arrow__icon d-block w-16 ml-12\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 16\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><polygon fill=\"currentColor\" points=\"11.3168217 0 9.27266614 2.39591605 14.0042587 6.6137266 8.92524936 6.42314237 0 6.42314237 0 9.57685763 8.92524936 9.57685763 14.0042587 9.3862734 9.19197579 13.6063528 11.3168217 16 20 8\"><\/polygon><\/svg>\n<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mt-16\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"cta-arrow cta-arrow--red \" href=\"https:\/\/www.liveandworkwell.com\/en\/public\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    Emotional Wellbeing Solutions (EWS)<svg class=\"cta-arrow__icon d-block w-16 ml-12\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 16\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><polygon fill=\"currentColor\" points=\"11.3168217 0 9.27266614 2.39591605 14.0042587 6.6137266 8.92524936 6.42314237 0 6.42314237 0 9.57685763 8.92524936 9.57685763 14.0042587 9.3862734 9.19197579 13.6063528 11.3168217 16 20 8\"><\/polygon><\/svg>\n<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n                          <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"my-48 md:mt-96 md:mb-72\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"app-gutter\">\n            <div class=\"mx-auto md:w-10\/12 lg:flex lg:flex-wrap lg:flex-row-reverse\">\n        <div class=\"lg:w-4\/12\">\n                                  <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"w-full rounded-t-5 lg:rounded-8 h-240 sm:h-320 lg:h-full object-cover\" src=\"\/media\/students\/microsoftteams-image-3-e1670273543777.jpg\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"(min-width: 768px) 50vw, 100vw\" alt=\"\">\n                  <\/div>\n        <div class=\"lg:w-8\/12 app-gutter\">\n          <div>\n            <div class=\"lg:px-40\">\n                              \t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"text-lockup text-lockup--default\">\n\t<h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t-h2-serif  block text-red-light\">How to Access <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t-h2-sans  block text-red\">Services<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg-content t-p2 mt-24 text-black\">ONLINE OR BY PHONE<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nYou have the option. You can search Optum\u2019s Live and Work Well website to find the service that is just right for you. If needed, enter access code: WesternU<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nYou are able to contact OptumHealth 27\/7\/365 for confidential help. If you call this number before beginning a treatment, OptumHealth will help ensure that you obtain access to the most appropriate provider for your needs. The PBH provider network includes psychologists and other licensed clinical providers.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nAUTHORIZATION CODE<br \/>\r\nMany services require an authorization code before seeing a provider, and Optum can assist you with this either over the phone or via the website. <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mt-28\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"cta-arrow cta-arrow--red \" href=\"https:\/\/www.liveandworkwell.com\/en\/public\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    Optum &#8211; Live and Work Well<svg class=\"cta-arrow__icon d-block w-16 ml-12\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 16\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><polygon fill=\"currentColor\" points=\"11.3168217 0 9.27266614 2.39591605 14.0042587 6.6137266 8.92524936 6.42314237 0 6.42314237 0 9.57685763 8.92524936 9.57685763 14.0042587 9.3862734 9.19197579 13.6063528 11.3168217 16 20 8\"><\/polygon><\/svg>\n<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mt-16\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"cta-arrow cta-arrow--red \" href=\"tel:18002345465\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    1-800-234-5465<svg class=\"cta-arrow__icon d-block w-16 ml-12\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 16\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><polygon fill=\"currentColor\" points=\"11.3168217 0 9.27266614 2.39591605 14.0042587 6.6137266 8.92524936 6.42314237 0 6.42314237 0 9.57685763 8.92524936 9.57685763 14.0042587 9.3862734 9.19197579 13.6063528 11.3168217 16 20 8\"><\/polygon><\/svg>\n<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n                          <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"relative my-48 md:my-72\" vue-app>\n  <div class=\"container\">\n        <app-accordion class=\"px-24 lg:w-4\/5 mx-auto\">\n              <app-accordion-item class=\"accordion-group block leading-1 opt-1\" content-class=\"accordion-group__panel wysiwyg-content\">\n          <template #accordion-trigger=\"{ href, visible, setRef, clickHandler }\">\n            <a :href=\"'#' + href\" \n              :ref=\"setRef\"\n              :class=\"['accordion-group__button scroll-mt-160', {'accordion__trigger_active': visible}]\"\n              @click.stop.prevent=\"clickHandler\"\n            >\n            <span class=\"block py-10\">\n              What Services are Offered with EWS?\n            <\/span>\n            <span class=\"accordion-group-icon relative flex w-56 h-56 ml-20 justify-center items-center bg-black rounded-full flex-shrink-0\">\n                            <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-down\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - 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Other designated eligible individuals include spouses or dependent children who are on disability.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n          <\/template>\n        <\/app-accordion-item>\n              <app-accordion-item class=\"accordion-group block leading-1 opt-1\" content-class=\"accordion-group__panel wysiwyg-content\">\n          <template #accordion-trigger=\"{ href, visible, setRef, clickHandler }\">\n            <a :href=\"'#' + href\" \n              :ref=\"setRef\"\n              :class=\"['accordion-group__button scroll-mt-160', {'accordion__trigger_active': visible}]\"\n              @click.stop.prevent=\"clickHandler\"\n            >\n            <span class=\"block py-10\">\n              Webinars &amp; Newsletters\n            <\/span>\n            <span class=\"accordion-group-icon relative flex w-56 h-56 ml-20 justify-center items-center bg-black rounded-full flex-shrink-0\">\n                            <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-down\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc.--><path d=\"M233.4 406.6c12.5 12.5 32.8 12.5 45.3 0l192-192c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3s-32.8-12.5-45.3 0L256 338.7 86.6 169.4c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3l192 192z\"\/><\/svg>\n              <\/span>\n              <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-up\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc.--><path d=\"M233.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0l192 192c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3s-32.8 12.5-45.3 0L256 173.3 86.6 342.6c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0s-12.5-32.8 0-45.3l192-192z\"\/><\/svg>\n              <\/span>\n                          <\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/template>\n          <template #accordion-content>\n            <div class=\"col-md-4 lazyloaded\">\n<h3><strong>WEBINARS<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><b><i>Join us for discussions facilitated by the Oregon Optum Health counselor Dr. Lisa Schultz on Jan 31, Feb 28, Mar 28, Apr 25, &amp; May 30.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/media\/students\/dr.lisa_.schulz.jpg\">See Flyer with complete details and Zoom Link<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-4 lazyloaded\">\n<h3><strong>MONTHLY NEWSLETTERS<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><b>Brought to you by Optum\u00a0Behavioral\u00a0Health.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><em><strong><a class=\"btn\" href=\"http:\/\/enews.g-bro.net\/MonthlyeNews\/public.html?accesstoken=64DEE231-5AE0-1A21-34FC-CE37AA569BB3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Newsletter\u2026<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n          <\/template>\n        <\/app-accordion-item>\n          <\/app-accordion>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"my-48 md:mt-96 md:mb-72\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"app-gutter\">\n            <div class=\"relative mx-auto md:w-10\/12 lg:flex lg:flex-wrap lg:justify-end\">\n        <div class=\"app-gutter\">\n                                  <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"w-full rounded-t-5 lg:rounded-8 lg:absolute lg:left-0 lg:w-4\/12 h-240 lg:h-320 lg:h-full object-cover\" src=\"\/media\/students\/A-19114364-820x435.jpg\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"(min-width: 768px) 50vw, 100vw\" alt=\"Student Learning and other students waking around\">\n                  <\/div>\n        <div class=\"lg:w-8\/12 app-gutter\">\n          <div>\n            <div class=\"lg:px-40\">\n                              \t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"text-lockup text-lockup--default\">\n\t<h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t-h2-serif  block text-red-light\">Pre-Authorized Providers <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t-h2-sans  block text-red\">On and Near Campus<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg-content t-p2 mt-24 text-black\">You do not need a authorization code from Optum for the following providers. <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mt-28\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"cta-arrow cta-arrow--red \" href=\"https:\/\/eap-member.optum.com\/Register\/bbc51a0c-cd35-4207-a4e7-23e4ceef1f31\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    Schedule an Appointment (Students Only)<svg class=\"cta-arrow__icon d-block w-16 ml-12\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 16\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><polygon fill=\"currentColor\" points=\"11.3168217 0 9.27266614 2.39591605 14.0042587 6.6137266 8.92524936 6.42314237 0 6.42314237 0 9.57685763 8.92524936 9.57685763 14.0042587 9.3862734 9.19197579 13.6063528 11.3168217 16 20 8\"><\/polygon><\/svg>\n<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n                          <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"relative my-48 md:my-72\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"lg:flex px-12 lg:justify-center\">\n      \n      \n                  \n                  \n      <div class=\"w-full px-24 wysiwyg-content xl:w-10\/12 2xl:w-9\/12\">\n        <div class=\"sm:flex sm:flex-wrap md:justify-center px-12\">\n<div class=\"w-full sm:w-6\/12 md:w-6\/12 lg:w-6\/12 mt-56 md:mt-0 px-12 sm:mt-0\">\n<h2>California<\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Anna Couch, PhD, MA, MFT*<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>Appointment Hours:<br \/>\nWesternU Campus | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/287+W+3rd+St,+Pomona,+CA+91766\/@34.057231,-117.749252,18z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x80c32dfaa5ad429d:0x57f361f67d75ba17!8m2!3d34.057231!4d-117.748155\">Pumerantz Learning Center<\/a>, #415<\/strong><br \/>\nOn Campus: Tue. 12:00-7:00 p.m. PST &amp; Wed. 12:00-6:30 p.m. PST<br \/>\nRemote\/Virtual: Thur. 12:00-6:00 p.m. PST<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:anna.couch@optum.com\">anna.couch@optum.com<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"tel:9526874090\">952-687-4090<\/a><em><br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Luis Orozco, DSW, LCSW*<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Appointment Hours:<br \/>\nWesternU California | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/287+W+3rd+St,+Pomona,+CA+91766\/@34.057231,-117.749252,18z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x80c32dfaa5ad429d:0x57f361f67d75ba17!8m2!3d34.057231!4d-117.748155\">Pumerantz Learning Center<\/a>, #415<\/strong><br \/>\nOn Campus: Fri. 8:30 a.m. \u2013 12:30 p.m. PST<br \/>\nRemote\/Virtual: Mon. 8:30 a.m. \u2013 12:30 p.m. PST<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:luis_orozco@optum.com\">luis_orozco@optum.com<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"tel:7633480000\">763-348-0000<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>If this is an emergency, requiring immediate response, please call 911 or one of the following 24\/7 hotlines:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sexual assault hotline: 800.927.0197<\/li>\n<li>Suicide prevention hotline: 800.273.8255<\/li>\n<li>Campus Security\/Escort: 909.706.3000 (California Only)<\/li>\n<li>Campus Security\/Escort: 541.259.0301 (Oregon Only)<\/li>\n<li>OptumHealth counseling: 800.234.5465<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"w-full sm:w-6\/12 md:w-6\/12 lg:w-6\/12 mt-56 md:mt-0 px-12 sm:mt-0\">\n<h2>Oregon<\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Lisa Schulz, PhD, LPC, NCC<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Appointment Hours<\/strong>:<br \/>\n<strong>WesternU Oregon |\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/o92JBWXG5Z2FTZwZ7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">COMP-Northwest Building<\/a>, Suite A2<\/strong><br \/>\nOn Campus: Tuesdays, 10:00am \u2013 3:00pm<\/p>\n<p><strong>WesternU Oregon |\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/PnAXtuTXLftrEvuA6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CHS-Northwest Building<\/a>, Office #1007<\/strong><br \/>\nOn Campus: Wednesdays, 2:00pm \u2013 7:00pm<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:lisa_schulz@optum.com\">lisa_schulz@optum.com<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"tel:6124747165\">612-474-7165<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>The California and Oregon onsite providers are for students only.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><span class=\"ui-provider gs b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak\" dir=\"ltr\">*Drs. Couch and Orozco are based in Southern California but can see WesternU Oregon students remotely.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span class=\"ui-provider gs b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak\" dir=\"ltr\">There may be flexibility with session numbers on a case-by-case basis with our on-site providers.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/media\/students\/telephonic-eap-couch.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Confidential Conversations\/Telephonically<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"relative my-48 md:my-72\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"lg:flex px-12 lg:justify-center\">\n      \n      \n                  \n                  \n      <div class=\"w-full px-24 wysiwyg-content xl:w-10\/12 2xl:w-9\/12\">\n        <p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12950 alignright\" src=\"\/media\/students\/st.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"509\" height=\"170\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>SoulTenders<br \/>\nPre-authorized Providers<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The WesternU community can now receive mental health services without prior Optum authorization from Soultenders with multiple locations in the Southern California area. Please call Soultenders directly at the dedicated WesternU phone line <a href=\"tel:1-855-952-1907\">1-855-952-1907<\/a> to schedule an appointment, or visit their website at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.soultenders.com\/locations\/\">Soultenders.com <\/a><\/p>\n<p>Note: to obtain an appointment, name, address, and birthdate of WesternU employee\/student is needed for authorization purposes.<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"my-48 md:mt-96 md:mb-72\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"app-gutter\">\n            <div class=\"relative mx-auto md:w-10\/12 lg:flex lg:flex-wrap lg:justify-end\">\n        <div class=\"app-gutter\">\n                                  <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"w-full rounded-t-5 lg:rounded-8 lg:absolute lg:left-0 lg:w-4\/12 h-240 lg:h-320 lg:h-full object-cover\" src=\"\/media\/students\/generic-smartphone-w630.jpg\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"(min-width: 768px) 50vw, 100vw\" alt=\"a hand holding a smart phone.\">\n                  <\/div>\n        <div class=\"lg:w-8\/12 app-gutter\">\n          <div>\n            <div class=\"lg:px-40\">\n                              \t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"text-lockup text-lockup--default\">\n\t<h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t-h2-serif  block text-red-light\">App-Based<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t-h2-sans  block text-red\">Services<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg-content t-p2 mt-24 text-black\">Optum has now connected with TalkSpace!<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nCovered under the Optum EWS benefit, WesternU students, faculty, and staff (including members of their immediate households) can connect with a licensed provider for counseling through a convenient mobile app. To get started, you must call 800-234-5465 to obtain prior authorization. Please see this flyer for more information.   <br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nThe AbleTo app is available to you at no extra cost as part of your plan\u2019s behavioral health benefits.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mt-28\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"cta-arrow cta-arrow--red \" href=\"https:\/\/www.talkspace.com\/connect\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    TalkSpace<svg class=\"cta-arrow__icon d-block w-16 ml-12\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 16\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><polygon fill=\"currentColor\" points=\"11.3168217 0 9.27266614 2.39591605 14.0042587 6.6137266 8.92524936 6.42314237 0 6.42314237 0 9.57685763 8.92524936 9.57685763 14.0042587 9.3862734 9.19197579 13.6063528 11.3168217 16 20 8\"><\/polygon><\/svg>\n<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mt-16\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"cta-arrow cta-arrow--red \" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/media\/students\/talkspace_flyer.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    TalkSpace Flyer<svg class=\"cta-arrow__icon d-block w-16 ml-12\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 16\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><polygon fill=\"currentColor\" points=\"11.3168217 0 9.27266614 2.39591605 14.0042587 6.6137266 8.92524936 6.42314237 0 6.42314237 0 9.57685763 8.92524936 9.57685763 14.0042587 9.3862734 9.19197579 13.6063528 11.3168217 16 20 8\"><\/polygon><\/svg>\n<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mt-16\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"cta-arrow cta-arrow--red \" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/ableto\/id1065052030\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    AbleTo &#8211; 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repeated four times in large red letters and the word &quot;Benefit&quot; in smaller black script font in the center.\">\n                  <\/div>\n        <div class=\"lg:w-8\/12 app-gutter\">\n          <div>\n            <div class=\"lg:px-40\">\n                              \t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"text-lockup text-lockup--default\">\n\t<h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t-h2-serif  block text-red-light\">Uptime App <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t-h2-sans  block text-red\">With Optum<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg-content t-p2 mt-24 text-black\">WesternU students can now access a library of micro-learning through Optum\u00ae Self-learning by Uptime. This app extracts essential life lessons from top-tier courses and media, packing them into 5-minute insights you can consume between clinical rotations or during your commute. 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