New Counseling Center

Now We Fly campaign gift supports Health Services renovation that includes new counseling space

Thanks to an anonymous $100,000 leadership gift to the comprehensive Now We Fly campaign, Regis Community Health Services recently completed construction of a new Counseling Center. In addition, Health Services is getting a face-lift to the current space. The new counseling area better accommodates students and also provides a private area for those accessing counseling services. “We renovated the former Maria Hall lounge adjacent to Health Services to create a counseling center,” says Dianna Jones, DNP ’11, MSN ’01, BSN ’00, CNP, FNP-BC, associate dean and medical director of Regis Community Health Services. Renovations included the addition of three soundproof counseling rooms and a separate waiting area.

Updates to the existing Health Services area include increased provider office space and workstations, a room for nutrition consults and holistic practitioners, and cosmetic improvements such as paint and carpet. The connectedness of the two spaces is evidence of Jones’ commitment to a holistic model of care that integrates both physical and mental health. It also helps ensure a seamless process regarding patient care and collaboration among staff members. “We have seen such a transformation in the university’s health services since I started here 15 years ago, and this renovation will help accommodate our increased patient population and increased staff,” says Jones. In 2012 Health Services expanded its student care to include faculty and staff. In addition to administrative staff, nurse practitioners, and a registered nurse, the Health Services team includes Regis graduate nurse practitioner students doing clinical placements, a graduate intern, a graduate assistant, and undergraduate public health interns. Counseling staff includes a director of counseling, two counselors, and a psychology intern. — Kristen Walsh