Wellness Center
In the Wellness Center, SSM Health - Student Health Center serves on-campus students for a variety of medical conditions, from illnesses and injuries to physical examinations, well woman examinations, STD testing/HIV testing, birth control counseling, minor procedures, anxiety and depression consultations and immunizations. The clinic has an on-site nurse practitioner to confidentially assist students with their healthcare needs. Walk-ins are welcome, but students with appointments take first priority. Our full-time staff includes Nurse Practitioner, Tiffany Flaherty FNP-BC, and medical assistant, Claudette Richardson. SSM has an experienced physician, Dr. Nileena Philip, MD who comes to Lindenwood to see patients with chronic medical conditions or those needing long-term medication management. SSM also makes referrals to the Student Counseling and Resource Center, and other outside medical resources as needed. Appointments can be made by calling (636) 949-4525.
Student Counseling and Resource Center
The mission of The Student Counseling and Resource Center (SCRC) at Lindenwood University is dedicated to helping students at Lindenwood University achieve the kinds of academic success, personal growth, and balance that leads to rich, full, and healthy lives. We approach wellness, mental, physical, and spiritual health through a multidisciplinary approach of social justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion for all students.
The vision of the SCRC is to promote better health outcomes and to raise awareness for the purpose of promoting SAMHSA's 8 dimensions of wellness, the mission of the SCRC, and the mission of Lindenwood University.
The SCRC is managed under the direction of Dr. Whitney Mathison, PhD., LPC., NCC. with full-time therapist Sarah Couch, MA., LPC. Practicum and intern students also assist in meeting the demands of the SCRC.
The SCRC offers confidential counseling and referrals for resources on and off campus that assist students in meeting SAMHSA’s 8 dimensions of wellness. Occasionally, the center offers group counseling and if appropriate, career counseling. Additionally, the SCRC partners with multiple campus organizations, offices, faculty, and staff for referrals and collaboration of workshops to educate students, faculty, and staff about wellness. Appointments can be made directly at (636) 949-4522.
Lindenwood has a historical relationship with the Presbyterian Church and is firmly rooted in Judeo-Christian values. The university provides an ecumenical environment that respects all religious traditions. The Lindenwood University Newman Center is located at 304 N. Kingshighway. Two Sacred Spaces, which can be used for daily prayer and meditation, are located in Butler Loft, and the Sibley Chapel often hosts non-denominational religious services. The job of a chaplain is to respond to the needs of the college community, to those of various faith traditions, to those with no faith tradition who are asking the “big questions,” and to those who ask those questions and find that God or gods do not fit the answer. The University Chaplain, Rev. Dr. Nichole Torbitzky, is available to meet with anyone for counsel, spiritual direction, or pastoral care. The chaplain's office is located in the Wellness Center. Appointments can be made through (636) 949-4522 or (636) 949-4651.