On-Campus Resources
A variety of mental health resources are available to athletes on campus.
Athlete Wellness Department
Dr. B.T. Cooper is the CPS psychologist embedded in Athletics. He helps Bobcat student-athletes with mental performance including goal setting, visualization, positive self-talk, and referral for clinical consultation and services. Student-athletes can view Dr. Cooper's schedule and set up an intake appointment with him HERE.Contact: bt.cooper@msubobcats.com
Location: Brick Breeden Fieldhouse
Counseling and Psychological Services (CPS)
https://www.montana.edu/counseling/Free and confidential personal counseling is available to students wishing to address a variety of issues. Whether you are in distress or struggling, seeking to gain a deeper understanding of yourself and your relationships, or working to prevent current concerns from developing into more serious problems, CPS has many options available to assist you during your time at MSU. There are options for individual counseling, group counseling, couples counseling, consultation, as well as seminars and training on special topics.
Contact: (406) 994-4531
Location: 2nd Floor Swingle Building, East of the Strand Union Building (SUB)
MSU VOICE Center
http://www.montana.edu/oha/voice/The MSU VOICE Center provides free and confidential services and information for all people impacted by sexual assault, relationship violence, stalking, and harassment; including friends, family, and loved ones of survivors. Advocates are available 24-hours a day to provide confidential support, information, and discuss different options. The VOICE Center also provides prevention presentations, training, and volunteer opportunities for those who want to help support survivors and work to prevent interpersonal violence on our campus.
Contact (call/text for 24-hour confidential support): (406) 994-7069
Location: 370 Strand Union Building (SUB) on the third floor
Diversity and Inclusion Student Commons (DISC)
https://www.montana.edu/studentdiversity/
A commons is a place - physical or intellectual - where culture, space, and community converge. DISC promotes inclusion and understanding of difference, supports students from underrepresented identity groups, and encourages critical thinking about diversity topics. The mission of the MSU DISC is to increase understanding, promote inclusion, and inspire critical thinking about diversity, as well as to provide support for those who identify with a wide range of diverse identity groups
Contact: (406) 994-5801, diversity@montana.edu
Location: 286 and 368 Strand Union Building
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Diversity and Inclusion Ambassadors (DIA): DIAs are a unique group of students with various experiences in marginalized identities, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, ability status, socioeconomic status, religion, and citizenship status/national origin. These volunteers help staff the DISC office and accomplish a variety of DISC-related tasks
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All-Inclusive Mentorship (AIM): AIM offers mentoring opportunities for students identifying with a wide variety of underrepresented identities, including but not limited to LGBTQ+, Black, Indigenous, Hispanic/Latinx, varying ability statuses, religious/spiritual affiliations- to be paired with faculty, staff, or other students as mentors. You can sign up to become a mentor or to find a mentor HERE
University Health Partners Medical Services
https://www.montana.edu/health/medical.html
Student health services provide acute and ongoing health care for current MSU students. We are staffed by licensed and registered medical professionals including physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, medical assistants, laboratory staff, radiologic technologists, and pharmacists.
Contact: (406) 994-2311
Location: 100 Swingle Building, East of Strand Union Building (SUB)
Bobcat Athletics Registered Dietitian
Shiann Kramer, RDN, is the registered Dietitian/Nutritionist at Bobcat Athletics. Kramer helps Bobcat teams create nutrition options for peak performance and provide education and nutrition counseling for student-athletes.
Location: Brick Breeden Fieldhouse
Office of Institutional Equity, Title IX
http://www.montana.edu/equity/index.html
The Office of Institutional Equity promotes an inclusive, diverse and supportive environment for external members of the campus community and our employees and students to excel regardless of their race, color, national origin (ancestry), sex, sexual preference/orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, marital or parental status, age, creed, religion or political beliefs, mental or physical disability, genetic information or status as a veteran. To file a report of incidents that may be violations of the University's Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation Policy and the Montana Board of Regents Title IX Policy, click HERE. These may include incidents of Protected Class Discrimination and Harassment, Sexual Assault, Sexual Exploitation, Domestic and Dating Violence, Stalking, and Retaliation.
Contact: (406) 994-2042, oie@montana.edu
Location: 311 Montana Hall
Insight Alcohol and Drug Assistance Center
http://www.montana.edu/oha/insight/
The Insight/MIP (Minor in Possession) program is a three-level alcohol & drug assistance and intervention program open to all MSU students, either by self-referral or by referral from MSU offices, departments, or the local court system. Additionally, support, counseling, and treatment referrals are offered for individuals affected by substance use. MSU employs a full-time licensed counselor to work specifically with substance abuse issues. The center's licensed Counselor can also meet and consult with family or friends of students on a limited basis in order to discuss options and offer support.
Contact: (406) 994-5937, INSIGHT@montana.edu
Location: 1106 S. 6th Ave.
University Police
https://www.montana.edu/police/
The mission of the MSU Police Department is to provide MSU students, faculty, staff, and visitors a safe and secure environment for living and learning. They continuously strive to build and cultivate relationships, foster ongoing education, and provide a visible and welcoming presence for the Bozeman community.
Contact: (406) 994-2121
Location: 7th Avenue and Kagy Boulevard, 101 Huffman Building
Office of the Dean of Students
https://www.montana.edu/deanofstudents/
The Dean of Students office works with individual students, student groups, and other campus offices to ensure student success and adherence to community and academic standards. The goal in working with students, faculty, and staff is to foster a campus environment that is conducive to academic inquiry, productive campus life, and thoughtful study and discourse. This office can provide assistance and support by appointment and on a "drop-in" basis.
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MSU CARE Program: If you are concerned about the welfare of someone affiliated with MSU and this is a non-emergency, we encourage you to complete a CARE Referral. Sometimes people cannot or will not ask for support, so informing us of your concern may be a critical factor in getting them the support they need.
Dean of Students: Matthew Caires, Ed.D.
Contact: (406) 994-2826, deanofstudents@montana.edu
Location: Strand Union Building (SUB) 174
Developed 2021 by Quinn DeStefano, OTD Student
