Services are provided to APU students, faculty, staff and their families.

The APU Counseling and Wellness Center (CWC) is directed and supervised by a full-time Licensed Professional Counselor and staffed by second year graduate student interns that are currently enrolled in the Master of Science Counseling Psychology program, all personal information is kept confidential with the guidelines of counselor ethics and Alaska state law.

The Counseling and Wellness center consults with staff, faculty, and students on a wide range of issues, including: behavioral challenges, learning disability, emotional challenges, family dynamics, goal setting, relationship distress, academic anxiety and stress, and the transition to being a student in a challenging academic environment. Rather than focusing on deficit, the CWC offers the APU community a welcoming place to evaluate life's options and challenges within a strengths based environment.

The CWC does not offer diagnostic, psychiatric, or nursing services; however we have an extensive referral network which may be accessed as requested or deemed appropriate.

Services are provided across the APU community, including targeted services to Graduate and Post-Graduate Students, Adult Undergraduates, Campus Undergraduates, and Early Honors students.

The CWC hosts regular workshops and support groups on various topics, and has recently hosted topics such as:

-Adventure-Based Retreat Series

-Walking Sessions (Sign up for a 50 minute walk & talk)

-Body Language

-Yoga and Movement

-Therapeutic nature of artistic endeavors

-The Room-mate Game

-Relaxation Techniques

-Academic Stress Discussion Group

-Relationship Discussion Group

 Upcoming workshops and groups include:

-Running Group (yes, we'll run together!)

-Nordic Skiing Group (yes, we'll ski, as well!)

-Stress Management and Test Anxiety

-Wilderness Therapy Workshops & Retreats

-Early Honors Social Committee

-Adult Undergraduate Network

Local Resources & Phone #’s to know:

Emergency Number   911

DHSS Child Protective Services   1-800-478-4444

Alaska Women’s Aid in Crisis  907-279-9581

Anchorage/NorthStar Crisis Line  907-258-7575

Anchorage/SCCC Crisis Line  907-563-3200

Anchorage Police Dispatch  907-786-8500

UAA Police    907-786-1120

Anchorage Fire Department  907-522-1122

Community Service Patrol  907-277-8166

Animal Control    907-343-8118

Poison Control    1-800-222-1222

STAR Rape Crisis Line   907-276-7273

APU Switchboard    907-561-1266

National Weather Service  1-800-472-0391

Grief/Bereavement Resources in Alaska
http://www.lifealaska.org/documents/supportlistings.pdf

Alaska Information Line 24 hour number  1-800-478-2221
Catholic Social Services Program offers information and referral services to connect people in need with agencies and services.