UNT Mental Health Emergency Contacts: | |
Counseling and Testing Services | (940) 565-2741 |
Other Mental Health Emergency Contacts: | |
Denton County MHMR Crisis Line: | 1 (800) 762-0157 |
Denton County Friends of the Family (Family Violence Shelter): | Crisis: (940) 382-7273 Non-Crisis: (940) 387-5131 |
National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: | 988 (Call or Text) |
National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Online Chat: | chat988lifeline.org |
A student can self-refer or be referred by an SHWC medical provider, a psychologist from CTS, UNT TAMS, UNT Psychology Clinic, Dean of Students Care Team, or from an outside psychiatrist. Please call our case manager (940)369-8773 or the Psychiatric Nurse at (940) 369-7612 for additional questions regarding self-referral.
Upon completion of the referral process, patients will be scheduled an appointment for an initial evaluation. If you have a stable and well-controlled mental health condition, including ADD/ADHD, and are currently receiving medication from a provider at home we encourage you to continue your treatment with that provider.
Fees: If you have insurance, we will charge you your insurance co-pay or co-insurance for your visit. If you do not have insurance, we discount the office visit to $50 for an initial evaluation and $35 for follow-up appointments.
Medical Records: Current and past psychiatric records may be requested to manage medications from previous providers before an initial evaluation is scheduled. The release of information will be discussed during the referral process or when the initial appointment is scheduled.
Time Management:
ADD/ADHD: SHWC does not diagnose ADD/ADHD. See the ADD/ADHD page for more information.
Controlled Substances: Prescriptions for medications classified as controlled substances (e.g., Adderall or Xanax) are only prescribed as indicated and have various restrictions.
Therapy: Psychiatric services arenot therapy-focused; however, sensitive information may be discussed, and the psychiatric provider may recommend you see another health professional, such as a psychologist, to discuss various forms of therapy that work in conjunction with medication.
The SHWC employs a part-time licensed psychiatrist who handles a limited number of cases. Additionally, the SHWC has two full-time psychiatric nurse practitioners with the capacity to diagnose and treat common acute psychiatric problems and illnesses with psychopharmacologic management. In addition, the SHWC can provide a list of local psychiatrists in the Denton area.