On Sept. 7, the new Broadlawns Community Clinic on University Avenue hosted a ribbon cutting and open house for the public and its partners. The clinic opened its doors for care on Monday, Sept. 11 of this year, slightly over a year since construction began in May 2022. The new 12,000-square-foot building will offer primary […]
Drake University students now have access to a new crisis line, 833-646-1526, through the telehealth company Uwill. Some students may wonder: when Drake believes a student’s safety may be at risk, how does the university respond? If a student calls the crisis line and poses a threat to themself or others, Uwill will let Drake […]
In January, Drake administration approved an annual holistic wellness fee. Chief Student Affairs Officer Jerry Parker said the fee will go towards objectives such as continuing Drake’s contract with Broadlawns to allow for no copay and expanding the Counseling Center staffing. The fee was passed without the approval of the Student Senate. “They went over […]
September was Suicide Awareness Month, and Drake’s Counseling Center hosted a variety of events to show students that resources are available for those struggling with suicidal ideation and mental health conditions like depression. “Suicide awareness means bringing awareness to the fact that people have experiences that it’s really hard to talk about,” said Counseling Center […]
Drake University Counseling Center has prepared for the new year with new support opportunities and new council members. Counseling Center Director Kayla Bell shared why the center feels students need the support opportunities it is offering this year. “We witnessed many students experiencing overwhelm and burnout due to the implications of Drake Busy, multiple expectations […]