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Contact Information

Location:
Health Center, Tomichi Hall 104

Counseling Center:
Phone: (970) 943-2484
Emergency: (970) 252-6220
(Please tell them you are a WSC student in Gunnison)
Fax: (970) 943-2318
Email: health@western.edu

Medical Clinic:
Phone: (970) 943-2707
Fax: (970) 943-2218
Email: mdhealth@western.edu

 

Campus Health Center

The Campus Health Center offers counseling and medical services.

The Health Center is closed for Summer Break (May 10, 2013 to August 26, 2013). 

 

If you are in the Gunnison area and have a Mental Health Emergency, call our emergency services number at 970-252-6220, or 911 or proceed to the Gunnison Valley Hospital.  The Suicide Lifeline is

1-800-273-8255.  Any questions, please call our Gunnison Office at 970-641-0229.

 

If you are in the Gunnison Area and you have a Medical Emergency, please call 911 or proceed to the Gunnison Valley Hospital (711 North Taylor Street, Gunnison, CO  81230).  Any questions, please call Gunnison Family Medical Center at 970-641-1771

Counseling Center

The Counseling Center provides opportunities for growth and change that promote health and well-being in our communities. Counselors are available to give focus and support to WSCU clients in areas including adjustment, anxiety, depression, relationships, and other issues important to clients.

Full-time students, faculty and staff are entitled to up to seven free visits.

Walk ins are welcome and will be accommodated as time permits, appointments are encouraged.

Additional support and resources are available at the Center of Mental Health.

Medical Clinic

The medical clinic is a satellite office of Gunnison Family Medical Center.
At the Medical Clinic, a physician's assistant or nurse practitioner provides routine medical care and management of common health problems, treatment of minor injuries and accidents, prescriptions, sports physicals, annual Well Woman Exams (PAP smears), and contraceptives. There is an emphasis on health promotion, STD prevention, and education.

Walk ins are welcome and will be accommodated as time permits, appointments are encouraged. PATIENT REGISTRATION FORMS

PLEASE NOTE: This is not a free clinic and there are no HMO providers in Gunnison County. Co-pays and/or deductibles will be collected at the time of visit. The University does offer a Supplemental Student Health Insurance Plan.