Resources

Campus contacts

Health and wellness: ebarnard@coe.edu
Study abroad/international student questions: jchaimov@coe.edu or adrexler@coe.edu
College travel: poloughlin@coe.edu
Employee issues: o-humanresources@coe.edu
Student questions: dos@coe.edu
Media contact: nmilke@coe.edu
Emergency response: llee@coe.edu

Public health links

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Iowa Department of Public Health
Linn County Public Health

Travel updates

U.S. Department of State
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Mental Health and Counseling Resources

Short-term counseling resources for Coe students (FREE for Coe students)

• Olson Marriage and Family Therapy Clinic: Call 319.368.6493 or schedule an appointment online here. The Olson MFT Clinic works with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
• Tanager Place: For an appointment email therapyreferral@tanagerplace.org or call 319.286.4545. Tanager provides a wide array of mental health services including but not limited to individual therapy, evaluation, assessment of needs and outreach.
  For students who have access to health insurance, this information may be collected at time of intake.
• Amani Services: Tia Ndoutou, 319.804.0741. Amani Services provides culturally specific services to students of color, including individual and group counseling, personal and legal advocacy, children programming, outreach services, prevention services and information and referrals. All services are free and confidential.
• Riverview Center: 319.540.0080. Riverview Center offers free and confidential services to survivors of sexual violence. Advocates are able to meet with Coe students on campus. Students also may utilize the 24 hour crisis line at 888.557.0310.
• Coe Assistant Dean of Health and Wellness, Counselor: Emily Barnard, ebarnard@coe.edu,  319.399.8843.

If you are interested in a consultation or quick access appointment on campus, please reach out to Health and Wellness Services or Emily Barnard for an appointment. The purpose of the initial consultation or appointment will be for you and Coe’s confidential staff to determine which service(s) best suit your individual needs and get you connected with these services.  
If you are unsure where to start and have access to health insurance, call your customer service number on the back of your insurance card to see what providers in the area accept your insurance and are accepting new patients. Many companies are waiving co-pays and reducing fees associated with services during this time. If you do not have health insurance or are underinsured, there may be options you have for free or sliding fee scale services. For questions, please contact Health & Wellness Services.

You also can "Like" and follow the Coe College Health Services Facebook page for information and updates.

If You Know Someone in Crisis

If you need to speak with someone more urgently or this is an emergency, contact campus safety and security at 319.399.8888 if you are on campus OR go to the emergency room or call 911 if you are off campus. You also can call Foundation 2, Crisis Services (319.362.2174 or 800.332.4224) or utilize the Linn County Mental Health Access Center.

Linn County Mental Health Access Center

Location: 501 13th St. NW, Cedar Rapids
Hours: Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM. – 8:00 PM. No appointment is necessary.
For services after hours and on weekends, please call Foundation 2 Mobile Crisis Teams at 319.362.2174.

Services Available

• Triage and screening
• Basic vitals
• Mental health screening
• Substance use disorder screening
• Suicide screening
• Crisis stabilization
  • Evaluation and treatment for those who need observation for a more thorough evaluation
• Subacute services
  • Treatment for those needing a more intensive form of mental health treatment (located offsite)
• Mental health services
  • Psychiatric evaluations
  • Counseling services
  • Prescriber availability
  • Peer services
• Substance use disorder services
  • Screening and evaluation: Work with substance use professional to discuss treatment options
• Care coordination and referrals: Work with Access Center staff to address other underlying issues and make connections to other resources in the community

Service Limitations
The Access Center will not be able to serve:

• Individuals in need of immediate medical care
• Individuals who are violent at arrival or immediately prior to arrival with a likelihood that they will seriously hurt themselves, other patients or our employees
• Minors 17 years old or younger

Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Lifeline) at 800.273.TALK (8255), or text the Crisis Text Line (text HELLO to 741741). Both services are free and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The deaf and hard of hearing can contact the Lifeline via TTY at 800.799.4889. All calls are confidential. Contact social media outlets directly if you are concerned about a friend’s social media updates or dial 911 in an emergency. Learn more on the Lifeline’s website or the Crisis Text Line’s website.

The Veterans Crisis Line connects service members and veterans in crisis, as well as their family members and friends, with qualified, caring Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA) responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat or text messaging service. Dial 800.273.8255 and Press 1 to talk to someone or send a text message to 838255 to connect with a VA responder. You can also start a confidential online chat session at veteranscrisisline.net/get-help/chat.