Wellness Center
The Wellness Center provides integrated health services guided by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration. https://www.samhsa.gov/.
The Wellness Center, Student Counseling and Resource Center, and the Chaplain’s office is housed in Evans Commons on the 3rd floor. In the Wellness Center, SSM Health-Student Health Center serves on-campus students and full-time undergraduate 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.
The mission of The Student Counseling and Resource Center 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 raise awareness for the purpose of promoting the 8 dimensions of wellness, the mission of the SCRC, and the mission of Lindenwood University. The SCRC is also housed in Evans Commons on the 3rd floor. 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. The Student Counseling and Resource Center offers group counseling on various topics. 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 for the SCRC can be made directly at 636-949-4522.
The Chaplain works in the Wellness Center to assist students in meeting their spiritual needs. 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. A Sacred Space, which can be used for daily prayer and meditation, is located in Spellmann Center room 4150, 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.