Michigan State University provides connection to mental health resources through ThrivingCampus
Members of the MSU community now have access to a platform which connects users to area providers of mental health services through a partnership with ThrivingCampus.
In an effort to make mental health services easily accessible, Michigan State University (MSU) recently entered a partnership with ThrivingCampus. The platform gives users a directory of mental health service providers in the area with information on location, specializations, languages spoken, and treatment approaches. According to a news release from MSU, there are over 125 providers and practices listed through ThrivingCampus so far.
Dr. David Weismantel, executive director of Student Health and Wellness, explained how the addition of ThrivingCampus adds to the list of mental health resources available at the university. "Ultimately, we want the MSU community to be able to access services that can help them live their healthiest lives," Weismantel said. "There are a number of wellness resources on campus for students, like wellness coaching, nutrition education, alcohol and other drug education, mental health services and more. And as part of the East Lansing community, we are proud to offer ThrivingCampus to help people connect with professional support for their well-being."
Director of Counseling and Psychiatric Services at MSU, Mark Patishnock, explained how the new platform will allow users to find the right services for each individual. "ThrivingCampus makes it easier for the MSU community to connect with a provider that can meet their unique needs. Providers can indicate their clinical specializations, spoken languages, identities, treatment approaches and more so that people looking for services can filter care options according to their preferences," Patishnock said.
In addition to the mental health service providers listed on the MSU ThrivingCampus website, the university is reaching out to other types of wellness providers including nutritionists and wellness coaches. Users can filter searches by insurance accepted, gender, area of practice, telehealth or in person, among other criteria. Michael Baker, ThrivingCampus CEO, noted, "We've all had to adapt to changes in how we seek and receive care recently, and we're grateful to work with MSU to give their community the flexibility to seek care in the format and spaces that best serve each individual's needs."