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College can be a lot—and you don’t have to handle it alone. THRIVE Counseling Center offers free, confidential support for all currently enrolled UPIKE students. We provide services like individual counseling, group sessions, consultations, and referrals when you need extra support.
Let’s get real: balancing classes, money, relationships, life changes, and everything else can get overwhelming fast. Stress is normal, but when it builds up, it can start to affect your mental and physical health. The good news? You’re more resilient than you might think—and we’re here to help you tap into that. At THRIVE, we’ll help you learn how to manage stress with coping skills that actually work for you.
You came to UPIKE to build a better future for yourself. We’re here to help you learn how to handle the ups and downs along the way.
Come THRIVE with us!
Glenna HensonDirector of Thrive Center, LPCC-S, LPCMHOffice: 600 Record Memorial, 6th Floor Telephone: (606) 218-4479glennahenson@upike.edu
Glenna has more than 25 years of experience in the mental health field and has worked in a variety of settings, including psychiatric hospitals, detention centers, and private practice. She specializes in the treatment of anxiety, depression, PTSD, substance use, adjustment disorders, and LGBTQ+ concerns. She is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in counseling, focusing on the mental health of college students. Glenna enjoys working with young adults and helping them navigate personal, academic, and emotional challenges. The best way to contact Glenna is by email at glennahenson@upike.edu.
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Micah MusicBehavioral Therapist -Thrive Counseling Center, LPCC-SOffice: 515 Coal BuildingTelephone: (606) 218-5187MicahMusic@upike.edu
Micah has ten years of experience in the mental health field, working in psychiatric residential programs, private practice settings, and substance use treatment facilities. She is passionate about helping students develop effective communication skills, build confidence in navigating personal and professional challenges, and advocate for their needs. Micah is dedicated to fostering a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for all students. Her areas of expertise include ADHD, anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ concerns, substance use, self-harm and suicidality reduction, grief counseling, and improving stress and frustration tolerance. The best way to contact Micah is by email at micahmusic@upike.edu.
If you would like to schedule an appointment, email counseling@upike.edu, or email one of our therapists directly. Glenna: glennahenson@upike.edu Micah: micahmusic@upike.edu. We can meet in person, virtually, or by phone; whatever works best for you.
You can also schedule your own appointment on our website. Scan the QR code or click the link below.
https://upiketcc.titaniumhwc.com/
If you are experiencing a mental health emergency:
Contact THRIVE Counseling Center (606) 218-4479,
Contact Public Safety at (606) 477-0262,
Access the BetterMynd app,
Text: ‘HOME’ to 741741, the 24-hour mental health text line
Dial 988, the 24-hour mental health crisis line, or
Go to the local emergency room.
If you experience a mental health emergency overnight, on the weekend, or when campus is closed, contact Public Safety, and they will contact the on-call counselor.
All counseling services and records remain strictly confidential; files are maintained on a secure server with access restricted to counselors only.
Mental health apps focus on protecting or improving mental health through methods such as meditation, hypnosis, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and providing a valuable support network.
Below is a list of a few free apps to help manage common mental health symptoms (anxiety, depression, stress) and improve overall well-being. Go to your phone’s app store and search.
Finch the Self-Care Pet
Medito
Daylio
Quieting Anxiety
Thrive Counseling Center serves as a resource for faculty and staff, providing referral information, consultation, and education on mental health topics.
BetterMynd is available to faculty and staff members. Contact the counseling center for more information.
Referral: Faculty and staff may contact the counseling center for community provider referrals regarding personal mental health services or support for family and friends.
Consultation: Faculty and staff often serve as the primary point of contact for students. THRIVE Counseling Center offers confidential consultations to assist faculty and staff in supporting students, addressing emotional or psychological concerns, and navigating the referral process.
Outreach Education: THRIVE Counseling Center is available to present on various mental health topics for your classes, residence halls, or organizations. Common presentation subjects include stress management, healthy coping skills, addiction, LGBTQIA+, study tips and time management skills, and sexual assault prevention.
https://988lifeline.org 24/7 suicide and crisis lifeline for mental health-related distress or for those concerned about a loved one who may need crisis support. Call or text 988.
https://lgbthotline.org/ Peer Support for the LGBTQIA+ population. Call 1-888-843-4564.
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline 24/7 information services for addiction, crisis, mental health, disaster response, and treatment referral. Call 1-800-662-4357 or send your zip code in a text message to 435748.
https://www.thehotline.org/ provides 24/7 essential tools and support to survivors of domestic violence. Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
https://www.rainn.org/resources RAINN provides free, confidential support, services, and information to survivors of sexual violence, available 24/7 by phone, chat, or text. Call 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or Text HOPE to 64673.