Mental Health & Well-Being

The Biola Athletic Department is deeply committed to student-athletes and your holistic health and well-being. We want you to thrive on the field and in all areas of your Biola experience. Your physical and mental health is of the utmost importance, thus we have many campus resources available to you, ranging from the Biola Counseling Center to Student and Pastoral Care Teams, as well as nutrition education. Check out the following campus resources designed to assist you in excelling holistically in your academic, spiritual and athletic journey as a Biola student-athlete.

Mental health crisis intervention services are available 24/7 for the Biola community through the Biola Counseling Center. During regular business hours (listed below) call the BCC at (562) 903-4800 and staff can assist you in connecting with the on-call therapist (or your therapist, if a BCC client). After hours, weekends and holidays dial (562) 903-6000 to reach the RD on call.

For a medical or life-threatening emergency call Campus Safety at (562) 777-4000 (or x5111 if dialing from on campus) for immediate assistance, or dial 911 if off campus.

For help connecting with mental health support resources for non-emergencies, student-athletes can fill out this Mental Health Support Request.

Biola Counseling Center (BCC)

“BCC is committed to the alleviation of psychological suffering and to helping Biola students cope with and navigate the challenges of daily living. Our mission includes outreach and provision of mental health services to the students, faculty and staff of Biola University. BCC works to enhance the emotional well-being of students and to support their academic success and retention by providing individual, couple, and group psychotherapy, as well as educational outreach and wellness programming. We seek to help our clients reach their full potential in academic and workplace settings. BCC strives to ensure that those persons who turn to us for support receive the highest level of care possible.“

For more information on the BCC and services it provides, please click the following link: http://www.biolacounselingcenter.org/serve/biola

BCC Drop-In Consultation:
Easy access to free, informal consultation at a convenient on-campus location. At drop-in, you get immediate access to a therapist for a brief meeting (20-30 minutes). They listen, provide support, offer resources, and help you brainstorm solutions. Drop-in consultations are first-come, first-served, but there usually is not much of a wait.

• Tuesday from 1 to 3 pm at Student Development (under bookstore by Student ID area)
• Wednesday from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm (immediately after Chapel) at Student Development 
• Thursday 5:00 to 7:00 pm at the Mosaic Center (located in Rose Hall, entrance is across from Talbot East and Sutherland Hall)
• Friday from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm (immediately after Chapel) at Student Development 

Biola Counseling Center Location, Hours & Fees
12625 La Mirada Blvd Suite 202
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 903-4800
counseling.center@biola.edu

Counseling Center Hours of Operation
September-May
Monday-Thursday: 9am-9pm
Friday: 9am-5pm
June-August
Monday-Thursday: 9am-9pm
Friday: 8am-12pm

How to Get Started:
Any student desiring to explore counseling options may call or visit the center during open hours.
Biola University full-time students are able to receive services from a pre-licensed therapist (supervised by a licensed clinical psychologist) at a rate of $20/session (part-time student rates are typically $55/session).
If desired, a licensed clinical psychologist can be seen at $155 per session.
 

Student Care

“Biola University values truth, transformation, and testimony. But for many students, transformation is often hindered by serious emotional and psychological issues that affect not only growth but even daily functioning. Sometimes we as Christians are afraid to admit we have "issues." Or we believe that admitting the problem is enough. But "truth" does not automatically lead to "transformation." There are more steps involved, but it is not a journey you need to walk alone.”

For more information about Student Care please click the following link: https://www.biola.edu/student-care

Location & Hours
Student Services Bldg #28
(562) 903-4874

Hours
Regular Hours
8am-5pm (Monday-Friday)
Summer Hours
8am-5pm (Monday-Thursday)
8am-12pm (Friday)
After Hours:
(562) 903-6000, ask for the RD On-Call

PASTORAL CARE
Spiritual Development’s campus ministers are available to meet with students in a confidential setting to talk through struggles they may be facing. Pastoral Care offers a safe place for students to talk about a variety of topics, such as their relationship with God, relationships with others, emotional concerns, sexuality, doubt or discernment.
For more information about Pastoral Care or to make an appointment click the following link: https://www.biola.edu/spiritual-development/resources/pastoral

Emergency Situations

Contact Campus Safety at (562) 777-4000 (emergency line) or use a campus phone to dial 5111. If off-campus DIAL 9-1-1.

Nutrition

NCAA BANNED SUBSTANCE LIST

Contact: Zach Anderson, Director of Sport Performance
zach.anderson@biola.edu

Contact: John Wiese, Assistant AD for Sports Medicine, Head Athletic Trainer
john.wiese@biola.edu
(562) 944-0351 x5942