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Medical College of Wisconsin Student and Resident Behavioral Health Services

Welcome

The Medical College of Wisconsin recognizes that its students, residents and fellows work hard and carry many responsibilities.

We are aware that the demands of education, training and service to patients can produce a variety of stressors for individuals and their families. Student and Resident Behavioral Health Services provides a comprehensive program to meet these professional and personal mental health needs.

We value your dedication and hope you find these resources helpful.

David J. Cipriano, PhD


David J. Cipriano, PhD

Associate Professor
Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine
Director, Student and Resident Behavioral Health

(414) 955-8954 | Pager number: (414) 314-5562

Additional Information

With MCW, you have two primary benefits for accessing mental health services:

1) MCW Student and Resident Behavioral Health

2) Student Assistance Program, Com Psych/Guidance Resources

You may access one or both of these resources. This means more choices for you and expanded benefits!

What to Expect - MCW Student and Resident Behavioral Health

What to Expect - MCW Student and Resident Behavioral Health

How to Access Services
For students, you can access our clinical partner, ComPsych, by calling 1 (833) 927-1860.
Contact Intake at (414) 955-8933.
If you connect to voicemail, please leave your name, phone number, and identify yourself as an MCW student. You can expect a call back within one (1) business day. You may also email the Intake Team at studentresidentbh@mcw.edu to schedule an initial appointment.
*Please note: Email is not considered a secure mode of communication and we recommend you limit details regarding your needs.

Intake and First Sessions
During the intake conversation students will be asked for your name, DOB, and primary reason you are seeking support.
Please be sure to state that you are a student at MCW. You may also share preferences for the provider you work with (ex. a provider of a certain gender or race). We will try to accommodate these preferences.

The first session involves clarifying your reason for coming in, gathering some background information and perhaps setting some broad goals. Sometimes people wonder if the ‘fit’ is right after the first session. We recommend attending a couple of sessions before you make any decisions and then talk to your therapist about it. Some people wonder what the process is like. There is really no mystery about it – talking feels good! And, learning new coping strategies or taking a new perspective can help too.

Questions/Contact
If you have any questions or concerns about accessing or navigating these services, please contact Dr. Cipriano at dcipriano@mcw.edu or your Student Behavioral Health and Resource Navigator, Kerri Corcoran at kcorcoran@mcw.edu.

Common Concerns

Common Concerns

  • Adjustment to school
  • Grief
  • Anxiety
  • Career concerns
  • Marital/Relationship issues
  • Depression and other mood disorders
  • Stress management
  • Family issues
  • Sexual issues
  • Child/adolescent services
  • Substance misuse
We Are Available to You!

We Are Available to You!

Intake Team
(414) 955-8933
studentresidentbh@mcw.edu

David J. Cipriano, PhD
Director of Student and Resident Behavioral Health
(414) 955-8954
(414) 314-5562 (pager)
dcipriano@mcw.edu

After hours (5:00 pm and weekends) emergency contact
(414) 805-6700 or (414) 955-8900
*Ask for the Department of Psychiatry clinician on-call*

Benefits for Students

Benefits for Students

The first ten (10) sessions are provided to students free of charge. This benefit extends to spouses and children of the resident or fellow. After that, co-pays, deductibles and coinsurance are paid in accordance with the patient's health insurance plan.

The same benefit applies to our Student Assistance Program, ComPsych, which offers a wide array of skilled clinicians (but not prescribers) across the Milwaukee area and Wisconsin, some with extended hours. This is an option to those who wish to seek services outside of the MCW/Froedtert network.

Benefits for Housestaff

Benefits for Housestaff

The first three (3) sessions are provided to housestaff free of charge, courtesy of MCWAH. This benefit extends to spouses and children of the resident or fellow. After that, co-pays, deductibles and coinsurance are paid in accordance with the patient's health insurance plan.

Contact Us/Crisis Support Lines

Milwaukee
General: (414) 955-8900
Intake Team
(414) 955-8933
studentresidentbh@mcw.edu


Emergencies
During Business Hours
(414) 955-8933


Emergencies
1 (833) 927-1860 ComPsych (students only)


After Business Hours
(414) 805-6700

 

Green Bay
Counseling services available in partnership with St. Norbert College
(920) 403-3045

 

Central Wisconsin
Counseling services available in partnership with Elmergreen and Associates
(715) 845-7175

 

24/7 Support - Provided by Resources Outside of MCW
Support available at no cost through the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
(800) 273-8255
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

The Crisis Text Line
Provides Free Crisis Support via Text Message:
-Text START to 741741
-Additional information and support available on their website

 

Green Bay - Family Services of NE Wisconsin
Crisis Support Line
(920) 436-8888

 

Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division
Crisis Support Line
(414) 257-7222
(414) 257-6300 (for hearing impaired)

 

Wausau - North Central Health Care
Crisis Hotline
(715) 845-4326
(800) 799-0122

 

The Trevor Project
LGBT Intervention and Suicide Prevention Hotline
(866) 488-7386

 

Physician Support Line
Psychiatrists helping physicians and medical students navigate the many intersections of our personal and professional lives.
(888) 409-0141
Physican Support Line website

Student and Resident Behavioral Health Google map location