Student life

MacKinnon Psychology and Counseling Clinic

About the Clinic

Location

Muirhead 131
(248) 218-2197

Services

The MacKinnon Psychology and Counseling Clinic offers short term counseling for RCU students.

  • Free of charge
  • In person or online
  • Up to eight (8) sessions per academic year
  • By appointment only

Our Therapists

  • Ivory Mamo, B.S., Graduate Student – Clinical Psychology
  • Nancy Miller, B.S., Graduate Student – Clinical Psychology
  • Melissa Schroeder, M.A., LLP, Clinic Director

Contact Information 

Melissa Schroeder, MA, LLP

Clinic Director

melissa.schroeder@rcu.edu
(248) 218-2197

Request an Appointment

To make an appointment at the MacKinnon Psychology and Counseling Clinic click on “REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT” below and fill out the appointment request form. You may also contact the clinic by phone or email listed above.

Due to high demand for services the clinic may have a waiting list. We will see students on a first come first served basis.

Find a Therapist in the Community

Rochester Christian University is committed to meeting the mental health needs of our students. In addition to providing services on campus, RCU partners with Thriving Campus to help students find services in the community. Access our custom database of mental health professionals available for local in-person or virtual appointments. 

Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Resources

Emergency mental health services and crisis care are not available on campus. 

If someone is in immediate danger, call 9-1-1. 

Call or text “9-8-8”

Connect with a trained professional for free confidential assistance if you or someone you know is experiencing a suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Available 24/7.

https://988lifeline.org/

Common Ground Crisis Residential Unit

Short-term psychiatric care, including medication management and monitoring

1-800-231-1137

Common Ground Mobile Crisis Intervention

Will come to individuals in Oakland and Genesee Counties who need immediate crisis intervention

1-800-231-1127

1200 N. Telegraph Road
Building #32E
Pontiac, MI 48341

https://commongroundhelps.org/

Available 24/7

Mental health and substance abuse services.

Crisis intervention and non-emergency assistance.

https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help

Henry Ford Rochester Hospital 24-hour Emergency Room

1101 W. University Drive

Rochester, MI 48307

Main phone: (248) 652-5000

 

McLaren Oakland Hospital Behavioral Health Unit

50 N. Perry St.

Pontiac, MI 48342

Intake Department (available 24/7): (248) 338-5169