WashU Cares provides supportive case management for students struggling with mental health and other basic needs as a preventative measure to ensure students have established support systems before beginning classes. If your student takes psychiatric medication classified as a Schedule 2 prescription, is currently in weekly therapeutic services, or has had a prior hospitalization due to a mental health-related reason, WashU Cares will assist in educating students and families about available resources on and off campus in the St. Louis area. Some of the ways we might assist students include the following:
- Co-creating a plan of action when students feel overwhelmed.
- Providing guidance about accessing basic needs (i.e., food, housing, finances).
- Collaborating on communication with university faculty and staff.
- Connecting to mental health resources on campus or in the community.
- Discussing whether a medical leave of absence to focus on their health is right for them.