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Health & Wellness

University Counseling Center

Campus counseling that’s here when you need it.

The Gunnison Valley Health (GVH) Behavioral Health team offers individual counseling for Western students, staff, and faculty. The University Counseling Center is located in Crystal Hall 104.

Services include on-site counseling and support in some of the following areas:

  • Adjustment
  • Anxiety
  • Crisis intervention
  • Depression
  • Grief or loss
  • Peer support services
  • Relationships
  • Substance use and abuse treatment
  • Urgent consultation

Appointments & Crisis Support

Appointments
Emergencies & Mental Health Crisis Response

Appointments

To schedule an appointment, please call first.

Call:

970.648.7128

Hours:

Fall hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-5 p.m.

Walk-Ins:

Accepted on a first-come, first-served basis Monday to Friday, 10 to 11 a.m. and 2 to 3 p.m. (during academic year only)

Emergencies & Mental Health Crisis Response

Emergencies

When a person is in crisis, they should call 911 and ask for a mobile crisis clinician to come to their location, or call or text the Colorado Crisis Services Hotline at 988. Their trained professionals provide free, immediate, and confidential help 24/7, 365 days a year. This service is always here for you, regardless of your issue or circumstance.

Direct Visit: Gunnison Valley Hospital Emergency Room (711 N. Taylor St.)

Ask them to page the Mental Health Emergency Professional on call (there may be charges for the hospital and lab)

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800.273.TALK(8255); En espanol: 888.628.9484

TimelyCare: TalkNow is an on-demand support service to access emotional health support with expert counselors on demand, 24/7

Counseling Center Practitioners

Headshot of Jared Sahagun.

Jared Sahagun, LPC

Behavioral Health Provider

Jared Sahagun joined Gunnison Valley Health in 2022 as a behavioral health clinician. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor with expertise in trauma, relationships, and…

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Maria Rognon

Maria Rognon, LSW, graduated from the University of Denver with a Master’s degree in Social Work, after earning her Bachelor’s degree from Youngstown State University…

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Hope Kesler

Counseling Intern & Mobile Crisis Clinician

Hope Kesler joined Gunnison Valley Health as a Mobile Crisis Clinician in 2022. As a WCU Clinical Intern, she is pursuing her Clinical Mental Health…

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Lisa Roberts

Peer Support Specialist

Lisa supports the Counseling Center both as a Peer Support Specialist and as the first face you see when you walk in for help with…

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Colorado Department of Higher Education Major Designations

Western Colorado University is recognized with four major designations reflecting our commitment to student success: First-Gen Serving, Hunger Free Campus, Healthy Minds, and Career Connected Campus. These honors highlight Western’s proven support for first-generation students, access to basic needs resources, campus mental health services, and preparing students for meaningful careers. Together, they affirm Western’s student-centered approach and dedication to helping every Mountaineer thrive in and beyond the classroom.

First Gen Serving Hunger Free Healthy Minds Career Connected Campus Badge

Student Health & Community Wellness

Director of Community Wellness

Contact Information

970.943.2101
reslife@western.edu

Contact Location

Western Colorado University
1 Western Way
University Center 106
Gunnison, CO 81231