Resources
Discover which resources are right for you to support your mental wellbeing, at this time.
The Panther Care Model is founded on the belief that people shouldn’t have to wait for psychological services. People require different levels of care, and finding the right level of care often depends on monitoring outcomes.
Information
Panther Care is inspired by the Stepped Care Approach, which is a system of delivering and monitoring mental health treatment so the most effective, yet least resource-intensive treatment, is delivered first. Addressing one's mental health through treatment can then be either “stepped up” or “stepped down” depending on the level of their need. For example, less intensive treatments include self-help approaches or peer support, and more intensive treatments can include individual therapy or psychiatric consultation. Throughout the process, mental health indicators are monitored to give both the helper and student feedback on their progress and to empower the student to participate actively in care options, decisions and delivery.
Benefits to Panther Care Model
• It promotes client responsibility, autonomy and resilience
• Steps are based in part on client readiness for change
• It includes face-to-face and/or online components to meet students where they are
• It applies solutions-focused, strengths-based interventions first
• It ensures rapid access to prevent more serious health and mental health conditions
Care Categories
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Take charge of your mental health by becoming more informed
Apps: TELUS Student Support App (IOS) (Android), Finch, The Calm App
Podcasts: The Happiness Lab, The Psychology of your 20s, Mental Health University
Websites: JED Foundation, Mental Health is Health, Mental Health Coalition
Screenings: Mental Health America Screenings
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Participant in workshops and trainings that can benefit your mental wellbeing.
Your Wheel to Wellness
Coping with Stress
Thriving Minds: Support Your Mental Wellbeing
Sharpen your Focus: A Practical Toolbox for Growth & Success
Find more and sign up on our website under Training, Workshops, & Outreach
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Connection with others is key to maintaining good mental health.
Intramural & Club Sports
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One-on-one support for specific needs that impact our mental wellbeing.
Student Care with Dean of Students
Student Accessibility Services
Wellness Coaching with Student Wellness Services
Office of Civil Rights Compliance
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There are numerous resources and professionals on campus and in the community that offer services.
Dietitian Services, Housing & Dining
Unity Point Mental Health Walk-In Clinic
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Need emergency or crisis help now?
Walk-in appointments available at the Counseling Center: M-F 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, 1600 W 23rd St.
Hospital ER's: Unity Point-Allen, Mercy One-Cedar Falls, Mercy One-Waterloo
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Call or TEXT
TELUS Student Support App
911
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