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Mental health and well-being

Biola Athletics is committed to your holistic health. Your physical and mental health matter, and we want you to thrive on the field and in every area of your Biola experience. If you need help right now, the numbers below are answered around the clock.

If you need help right now
On campus 562-777-4000 Campus Safety. From a campus phone, dial extension 5111.
Off campus 911 Immediate danger or a medical emergency.
After hours 562-903-6000 Ask for the Resident Director on call.
Nationwide, 24/7 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Call or text, any time.

Need help connecting to support?

For anything that is not an emergency, fill out the Mental Health Support Request and our staff will help connect you with the right resources. You can also browse Biola's well-being toolbox on your own.

Biola Counseling Center

The Biola Counseling Center works to alleviate psychological suffering and to help Biola students navigate the challenges of daily living. Services include individual, couple and group psychotherapy, along with educational outreach and wellness programming.

Location and contact

12625 La Mirada Blvd, Suite 202
La Mirada, CA 90638

562-903-4800
counseling.center@biola.edu

Hours

September to May
Monday to Thursday, 9am to 8pm
Friday, 9am to 5pm

June to August
Monday to Thursday, 9am to 8pm
Friday, 9am to 1pm

Session fees

Biola students see a pre-licensed therapist at a reduced rate. The center confirms your rate on your first call.

Sessions with a licensed therapist are $200.

Getting startedAny student may call or visit during open hours. Crisis intervention is available 24 hours a day: call 562-903-4800 during hours, or 562-903-6000 after hours.

Drop-in consultations

A free, informal conversation with a therapist. No appointment, first come first served. A counselor will listen, offer support and resources, and help you think through next steps. Available from the start of school in September through commencement in May, at no cost to any Biola student.

When and whereMondays, 1:00 to 3:00pm. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 to 11:00am and 3:00 to 4:00pm. At the Student Health Center.

Student Care

Student Care supports students whose growth or daily functioning is affected by emotional and psychological challenges. You do not have to walk the journey alone.

Location and contact

Student Services, Building #28

562-903-4884
After hours: 562-903-6000, ask for the RD on call

Hours

Regular
Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:30pm

Summer
Monday to Thursday, 8am to 4:30pm
Friday, 8am to noon

More information

Student Care can help you find the right next step, on campus or off.

Student Care and Conduct

Pastoral Care

Pastoral Care offers a safe place to talk, pray and receive guidance on your relationship with God, relationships with others, emotional concerns, sexuality, doubt, discernment and more. You can book a confidential meeting directly with a member of the Pastoral Care team, or email Spiritual Development at spiritual.development@biola.edu.

Nutrition and athletic training

Always verify supplements before you use them, and talk to the athletic training staff if you have questions about a specific substance. The NCAA list below is the 2026-27 edition.

Who to ask

Matt Larsen

Director of Sport Performance

matt.larsen@biola.edu

John Wiese

Director of Sports Medicine

john.wiese@biola.edu
562-777-4008

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