{"id":3703,"date":"2021-04-16T10:48:58","date_gmt":"2021-04-16T15:48:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/student-services\/?page_id=3703"},"modified":"2025-04-22T10:22:41","modified_gmt":"2025-04-22T15:22:41","slug":"report-a-concern","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/student-services\/counseling\/report-a-concern\/","title":{"rendered":"Report a Concern"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-two-third fusion-column-first\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:66.666666666667%;width:calc(66.666666666667% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.66666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>PLEASE NOTE: The Counseling Center will not receive your report directly. However, if the concern you are reporting is related to mental health, the Director of Counseling is a member of CARE Team and will be informed. Continue reading for more information.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>While we at the Counseling Center cannot usually do anything with the information you give us about a student due to confidentiality constraints, there are avenues that allow you to report a situation to the appropriate parties.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">At the Counseling Center, so as to abide by ethical and legal considerations, we cannot confirm or deny that a student is being seen \u2013 and can only share information about a student in very few and specific circumstances:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If we are told by the student that they are wanting to harm themselves or harm others.<\/li>\n<li>If the student tells us about current abuse or neglect of a child or vulnerable adult.<\/li>\n<li>As the result of a court order.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The following links allow you to report your concerns about a student to the appropriate place, which will allow them to be addressed by the appropriate individuals. <strong>If you feel that a student should be seen for an appointment, please give the student our contact information and have them contact us to move forward. Mention to them that we are a free and confidential service.<\/strong>\u00a0We thank you for your concern and for wanting to help our students succeed.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian a \" style=\"--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:13px;--awb-content-font-size:12pt;--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:#f9f9f9;--awb-border-color:#cccccc;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-divider-color:#e0dede;--awb-divider-hover-color:#e0dede;--awb-icon-color:#ffffff;--awb-title-color:#89385b;--awb-content-color:#000000;--awb-icon-box-color:#333333;--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:#3a3a3a;--awb-title-font-family:&quot;Oswald&quot;;--awb-title-font-weight:400;--awb-title-font-style:normal;--awb-title-font-size:19px;--awb-title-line-height:1.5;--awb-content-font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;;\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-boxed\" id=\"accordion-3703-1\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-693fd22277caaba39 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_693fd22277caaba39\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"693fd22277caaba39\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-3703-1\" data-target=\"#693fd22277caaba39\" href=\"#693fd22277caaba39\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Campus Assessment, Response, and Evaluation \u201cCARE\u201d Team<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"693fd22277caaba39\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_693fd22277caaba39\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>The purpose of the CARE Team (formerly the Behavioral Intervention Team \u201cBIT\u201d) is to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with students exhibiting concerning behaviors, thoughts, or facing hardships.\u00a0 The team will provide regular communication between University partners, identify resources, and provide support for students needing care or who are experiencing distress.<\/p>\n<p>Student crisis and distress may include: any event involving a student that threatens the well-being of one or more individuals, or the university community as a whole.\u00a0 This may include personal crisis and\/or behavioral issues.\u00a0 Specific examples include: Anniversary of Traumatic Event, Body Image\/Eating Disorder, Concerning Behavior in Class, COVID related issues, Death of a Student, Depression or Anxiety, Drug and Alcohol Issues, Family Issues, Financial Issue, Food or Housing Insecurity, Homicidal Ideation, Hygiene\/Changes in Appearance, Injury or Illness, Mental Health Hospitalization, Not Attending Classes, Partner\/Romantic Issues, Personal Tragedy, Physical Assault or other Acts of Violence, Roommate Issues, Self Injurious Behaviors, Suicide Attempt or Ideation, Title IX related issues, or significant event that might impact a student\u2019s ability to stay in school.<\/p>\n<p>More information about the CARE Team function can be found at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/student-services\/care\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/student-services\/care\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-1 fusion-button-default-span \" style=\"--button_text_transform:uppercase;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/mwsu-advocate.symplicity.com\/care_report\/index.php\/pid314588?\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Submit a CARE Report<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-2ed015f0602b5294f fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_2ed015f0602b5294f\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"2ed015f0602b5294f\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-3703-1\" data-target=\"#2ed015f0602b5294f\" href=\"#2ed015f0602b5294f\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Student Code of Conduct<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"2ed015f0602b5294f\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_2ed015f0602b5294f\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>When students choose to accept admission to Missouri Western State University, they accept the rights and responsibilities of the University\u2019s academic and social community.<\/p>\n<p>The Missouri Western State University Student Code of Conduct applies to conduct that occurs on University premises, at University-sponsored activities, and off-campus conduct that adversely affects the University community and\/or the pursuit of its objectives. Missouri Western State University students are responsible to adhere to the Code of Conduct at all times, not just while on the Missouri Western State University campus. Violations that occur off-campus and are reported to Student Affairs may be adjudicated through the student conduct process. Each student shall be responsible for their conduct from the time of enrollment through the actual awarding of a degree, to include the academic year and periods between terms of actual enrollment.<\/p>\n<p>Potential Conduct Violations include: Academic Dishonesty, Alcohol, Animals, Arson, Assault, Bicycle, Scooter, Wheeled Devices, Disruptive Behavior\/Disorderly Conduct, Drugs, Election Tampering, Fire Alarms and Fire Equipment, Firearms and Weapons; Flammable Materials and Fireworks, Fraud\/Forgery\/False Information, Gambling, Harassment, Health and Safety, Indecent Behavior, Misuse of Technology, Policies, Laws, and Requests, Residential Life Policy, Sexual Misconduct, Theft or Misappropriation, Threat, Tobacco and Vaping, Unlawful Entry\/Presence In and Use of University Facilities\/Misuse of Keys, Vandalism\/Damage to Property. More information about the Student Code of Conduct can be found at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/saem\/dean-of-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/saem\/dean-of-students\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"background: white;text-align: start;margin: 0in 0in 15.0pt 0in\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;color: black\"><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-2 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_text_transform:uppercase;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/mwsu-advocate.symplicity.com\/public_report\/index.php\/pid890027?\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Report a Policy Violation<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-e439cbe9af80cd3ed fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_e439cbe9af80cd3ed\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e439cbe9af80cd3ed\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-3703-1\" data-target=\"#e439cbe9af80cd3ed\" href=\"#e439cbe9af80cd3ed\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Disrupted Attendance Notification Request<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"e439cbe9af80cd3ed\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_e439cbe9af80cd3ed\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>The Disrupted Attendance Resource Team (DART) was designed to assist students navigate campus resources if they are going to be unable to attend class.\u00a0 Reasons for assistance include bereavement, pregnancy, parenting, illness, injury, accident, natural disaster, or similar situations.\u00a0 To request a Disrupted Attendance Notification, students should submit\u00a0this form.\u00a0 Faculty and staff should not submit this form on students' behalf.<\/p>\n<p>More information about DART can be found at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/saem\/student-assistance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/saem\/student-assistance\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-3 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type div.fusion-text a:hover, a:focus \" style=\"--button_text_transform:uppercase;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/nextgensso2.com\/sp\/startSSO.ping?PartnerIdpId=https:\/\/idp.missouriwestern.edu\/idp\/shibboleth&amp;SpSessionAuthnAdapterId=missouriwesternDF&amp;TargetResource=https%3a%2f%2fdynamicforms.ngwebsolutions.com%2fSubmit%2fStart%2f80da4e3a-73cb-4948-b632-1c7e20087098\" id=\"div.fusion-text a:hover, a:focus \"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Disrupted Attendance Notification Form<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-45426a81dafa0881b fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_45426a81dafa0881b\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"45426a81dafa0881b\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-3703-1\" data-target=\"#45426a81dafa0881b\" href=\"#45426a81dafa0881b\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Title IX Report<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"45426a81dafa0881b\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_45426a81dafa0881b\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Missouri Western State University is committed to providing a learning, working, and living environment that promotes personal integrity, civility, and mutual respect in an environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex. Missouri Western considers sex discrimination in all its forms to be a serious offense. Sex discrimination constitutes a violation of this policy, is unacceptable, and will not be tolerated. Sex discrimination includes discrimination on the basis of pregnancy, gender identity, and failure to conform to stereotypical notions of femininity and masculinity.<\/p>\n<p>Sexual harassment, whether verbal, physical, or visual, that is based on sex is a form of prohibited sex discrimination. Sexual harassment also includes sexual violence. The specific definitions of sexual harassment and sexual violence, including examples of such conduct, are available in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/policy-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/173\/2020\/08\/Sexual-Harassment-Policy-and-Grievance-Procedures-FINAL-for-Posting-10.25.2022.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Missouri Western State University Sexual Misconduct Policy & Complaint Resolution Procedures<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You may complete the form (linked below) to file a complaint of discrimination, sexual harassment, or sexual misconduct. You may also file a complaint in person, by phone, or by email to the Title IX Coordinator, Missouri Western State University, Blum Student Union 231, 816-271-4557, <a href=\"mailto:titleix@missouriwestern.edu\">titleix@missouriwestern.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>More information about Title IX can be found at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/student-services\/titleix\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/student-services\/titleix\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-4 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type div.fusion-text a:hover, a:focus \" style=\"--button_text_transform:uppercase;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/mwsu-advocate.symplicity.com\/titleix_report\/\" id=\"div.fusion-text a:hover, a:focus \"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Submit a Title IX Report<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-one-third fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:33.333333333333%;width:calc(33.333333333333% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.33333333333333 ) );\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-button-wrapper\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-3d button-xlarge button-custom fusion-button-default button-5 fusion-button-default-span fusion-has-button-gradient\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#000000;--button_accent_hover_color:#000000;--button_border_hover_color:#000000;--button_border_width-top:5px;--button_border_width-right:5px;--button_border_width-bottom:5px;--button_border_width-left:5px;--button-border-radius-top-left:1px;--button-border-radius-top-right:1px;--button-border-radius-bottom-right:1px;--button-border-radius-bottom-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:#ffc107;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#ffc107;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:rgba(96,125,139,0.78);--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:rgba(255,193,7,0.78);--button_text_transform:uppercase;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/student-services\/suicide-prevention-and-awareness\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Suicide Prevention and Awareness<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:30px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-double\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;border-color:#e0dede;border-top-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-double\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;border-color:#e0dede;border-top-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-0 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:15px;--awb-padding-right:15px;--awb-padding-bottom:15px;--awb-padding-left:15px;--awb-bg-color:#0a0a0a;--awb-bg-color-hover:#0a0a0a;--awb-bg-size:cover;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><a class=\"fusion-no-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/pip\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Partners in Prevention\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"261\" height=\"95\" alt=\"Partners in Prevention\" src=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/student-services\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/130\/2019\/01\/PIPlogo.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-1686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/student-services\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/130\/2019\/01\/PIPlogo-200x73.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/student-services\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/130\/2019\/01\/PIPlogo.jpg 261w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 261px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:15px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-double\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;border-color:#e0dede;border-top-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p><span style=\"color: #ffc700;\"><em>Partners in Prevention<\/em> is Missouri\u2019s higher education substance abuse consortium dedicated to creating healthy and safe college campuses.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:15px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-double\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;border-color:#e0dede;border-top-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-align-block\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-6 fusion-button-span-yes fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/pip\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Learn More<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:30px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-double\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;border-color:#e0dede;border-top-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\" style=\"--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:13px;--awb-content-font-size:12pt;--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:#f9f9f9;--awb-border-color:#cccccc;--awb-background-color:#eaeaea;--awb-divider-color:#e0dede;--awb-divider-hover-color:#e0dede;--awb-icon-color:#ffffff;--awb-title-color:#89385b;--awb-content-color:#000000;--awb-icon-box-color:#333333;--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:#3a3a3a;--awb-title-font-family:&quot;Oswald&quot;;--awb-title-font-weight:400;--awb-title-font-style:normal;--awb-title-font-size:19px;--awb-title-line-height:1.5;--awb-content-font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;;\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-boxed\" id=\"accordion-3703-2\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-8d08f19561278d642 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_8d08f19561278d642\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"8d08f19561278d642\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-3703-2\" data-target=\"#8d08f19561278d642\" href=\"#8d08f19561278d642\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">I would like to see a counselor about a personal problem. Do the counselors do only career counseling or do they do personal counseling?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"8d08f19561278d642\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_8d08f19561278d642\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Counselors at Missouri Western do a great deal of counseling. They assist students with any personal problem which may be interfering with their academic pursuits.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-6a847845841a89771 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_6a847845841a89771\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"6a847845841a89771\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-3703-2\" data-target=\"#6a847845841a89771\" href=\"#6a847845841a89771\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Will what I say to the counselor be held confidential?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"6a847845841a89771\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_6a847845841a89771\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Counselors do not share information about students with anyone except other counseling staff. For example, if the faculty member or coach refers a student, information will not be shared with the referring party without the consent of the student. An exception to this policy occurs if the student is deemed a danger to themselves or someone else. At this point, a counselor has the duty to warn and this will usually involve sharing confidential information. Counseling records may also be subpoenaed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-90e5c1bb29f105140 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_90e5c1bb29f105140\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"90e5c1bb29f105140\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-3703-2\" data-target=\"#90e5c1bb29f105140\" href=\"#90e5c1bb29f105140\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">I can no longer afford therapy at the clinic where I am going now. Could I start seeing a counselor here? <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"90e5c1bb29f105140\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_90e5c1bb29f105140\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Counselors at Missouri Western do not provide long-term therapy. Typically, the counseling sessions run from 5 to 8 weeks. Counselors will assist students with needs for longer-term therapy to find a suitable treatment program in the community.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-af9d8759f8ac5d4ce fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_af9d8759f8ac5d4ce\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"af9d8759f8ac5d4ce\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-3703-2\" data-target=\"#af9d8759f8ac5d4ce\" href=\"#af9d8759f8ac5d4ce\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">I have been seeing one counselor but I would like to see another. Can I do that?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"af9d8759f8ac5d4ce\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_af9d8759f8ac5d4ce\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Counselors avoid accepting a client that is seeing another counselor without the permission of the initial counselor. Students who wish to see a different counselor need to secure permission from their present counselor.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-f4459a126e4847259 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_f4459a126e4847259\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"f4459a126e4847259\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-3703-2\" data-target=\"#f4459a126e4847259\" href=\"#f4459a126e4847259\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">I am interested in marital counseling. My spouse is not a student here. Would a counselor see us both? <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"f4459a126e4847259\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_f4459a126e4847259\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Missouri Western counselors do not see spouses or other family members that do not attend Missouri Western.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-7fc624406683cf080 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_7fc624406683cf080\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"7fc624406683cf080\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-3703-2\" data-target=\"#7fc624406683cf080\" href=\"#7fc624406683cf080\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">I don\u2019t know what to take next semester. Could a counselor help me plan a schedule?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"7fc624406683cf080\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_7fc624406683cf080\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Counselors do not usually help students plan schedules. Incoming students may want to talk with an admissions counselor about programs and classes. 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