Wellness Clinic

The health and wellness of our students – inside and outside of the classroom – is extremely important to Indiana Tech. That’s why our Wellness Clinic is equipped with a health clinic nurse practitioner and a qualified counseling professional to help our student body maintain optimum physical and emotional health. In addition to providing quality treatment options, we strive to promote healthy behaviors and lifestyle choices that will enable students to effectively pursue their academic goals.

Counseling Services

The Indiana Tech/Parkview Student Assistance Program offers a variety of short-term counseling and consultation services to address the needs of students. All services are confidential and provided in a welcoming, comfortable setting, regardless of race, gender, religion, ethnic background, age, sexual orientation, citizenship or presence of a disability.

After-Hours Crisis Line (260) 446-1867

Eligibility

All currently enrolled Indiana Tech students are eligible for our services, including up to six full counseling sessions per year. Family members and significant others are eligible, when seen with the student. There is no charge for these services.

Services

Intake, assessment and referral
The first appointment allows a student and a counselor to get to know one another and formulate a plan of action. This meeting is usually structured, as it involves the completion of initial paperwork. In some cases, the student and the counselor may agree to facilitate a referral to a community agency.

Individual Counseling
Students are able to meet one-on-one with a counselor to discuss a variety of problems including (but not limited to):

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Identity issues
• Anger
• Stress
• Relationship problems
• Substance abuse

Couples Counseling
Couples counseling can help couples determine and work through the influences putting stress on their relationships. While the goal is often to help couples repair their relationships, counseling can also help couples end relationships in a healthy and respectful manner.

Consultation
Consultation services are offered to meet a variety of student needs, including concerns about another student who may be:

• Experiencing emotional problems
• Displaying irrational behavior or behavior out of the norm
• Exhibiting signs of substance abuse

Workshops
Workshop presentations are available on a variety of topics in the areas of mental health, communication and conflict resolution. Call the Student Assistance Program to discuss the specific interest of your group or organization.

Confidentiality

We are firmly committed to keeping the information you share confidential, including your attendance and participation in counseling. We do not, and are not legally permitted to, discuss your information with anyone — including university officials, faculty members, parents or outside agencies — without written authorization from you.
Exceptions to this rule are made when:

• You or someone else is in imminent danger of serious harm
• A child or other dependent is being abused
• A court order requires release of records The office is staffed with licensed professional counselors.

Hours

Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. with a short lunch midday. Office hours vary during holidays, semester and summer breaks.

Call (260) 266-8060 or (800) 721-8809 to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins are also accepted during normal office hours.
After-Hours Crisis Line (260) 446-1867
Email: Counseling@indianatech.edu

Location

Indiana Tech Wellness Clinic Andorfer Commons – Student Affairs Suite Room 150 1600 E. Washington Blvd. Fort Wayne, IN 46803

About Our Counselor

Tina M. Luther, MA, LMHC:  Tina Luther has a Bachelor of Art’s degree in Psychology from Hanover College and a Master’s of Arts degree in Counseling from Webster University. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with combined experience of 18 years in the social services and mental health fields.

Tina has worked in a variety of settings in social services, behavioral health hospitals, mental health consulting, private practice, community mental health, and student assistance counseling. She specializes in all ages raging from childhood to late adulthood and has experience doing individual, group, couples, and family counseling.

Tina’s area of focus is anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship problems, family issues, mood disorders, personality disorders, substance abuse, stress, and anger management. She is registered with Star Behavioral Health to work with Military and their families, along with being certified in ASIST-Suicide first aid, Crisis Intervention Management, and a certified Family Development Specialist.

Health Services

Hours

Monday, Wednesday and Friday 11am-2pm

Scheduling

Appointments can be scheduled at http://mpclinicschedule.setster.com/.  Click on Indiana Tech Onsite Clinic. Next, select Clinic Visit.  Choose the Date and Time.  Enter your Name, your email address, and any notes or special requests, then submit.  You will receive a confirmation email that you must click on the “Click Here” button to confirm your appointment.  Walk-ins are also accepted during normal office hours.

Location

Located in Andorfer Commons on the 1^st floor (Andorfer 164) within the Student Affairs Suite (Andorfer 150)

Services Available

• Acute care for minor illnesses/injuries,
• Pharmaceuticals (writing prescriptions for medications associated with treatment plan)
• Referrals to primary care physicians that are accepting new patients
• Referrals to appropriate levels of treatment when unable to provide treatment onsite
• Mental health referrals (18 and older to the Indiana Tech provided counselor or to Indiana Tech Student Services for available resources)
• Maintenance of medical records

About Our Nurse Practitioner

Kara Henry is a recent graduate of the University of Saint Francis where she received her MSN degree for Family Nurse Practitioner. She also received her BSN degree from the University of Saint Francis in 2010. She has 7 years of cardiovascular critical care experience as a registered nurse along with 1 year as the rapid response nurse at Lutheran Hospital. She is currently a member of American Association of Nurse Practitioners and Coalition of Advanced Practice Nurses of Indiana. Her role at Extended Care Specialists includes providing acute care and wellness visits at employer onsite clinics.