Referral Services

An MTSU counselor may determine a student’s treatment needs fall outside the scope of our brief, short-term model of care.  This determination can occur upon completion of the first appointment or during the counseling process.

Referral Services assist students by helping:

• determine which local providers accept the student’s insurance
• navigate health insurance coverage, such as understanding co-pays and deductibles
• assist in finding low-cost providers if the student is uninsured
• consider which therapist may be a good fit
• refer based on proximity if transportation is a challenge

MTSU Counseling Services provides referral services to students who are in need or requesting the following services:

• Documentation for an emotional support animal
• Family, marriage, or couples counseling
• Students presenting with a specific disorder that requires specialized treatment, such as eating disorders, substance use, or chronic self-injury
• Treatment requiring long-term psychotherapy or long-term medication management:
  • At least weekly or more than weekly services for an extended period
  • Extensive need for crisis intervention
  • Present with chronic, ongoing risk of harm to self or others; such as multiple hospitalizations, or chronic suicidality
• Psychological evaluation for ADHD or ongoing medication management for ADHD
• Mandated counseling or to provide testimony or documentation in any legal matters
• Any type of psychological evaluations or assessments, including Fitness for Duty

If you have any questions about off-campus referrals, please call (615) 898-2670.