Health Services

STUDENT HEALTH TREATMENT STATEMENTS {A3.04, A3.06}

Except in an emergency, the Program Director, Medical Director, and Principal Faculty may not participate as health care providers or behavioral health counselors for students in the Program.

HEALTH INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS {A3.09a}

Students are required to maintain personal health insurance during enrollment in the LMU Tampa Physician Assistant Program. Proof of insurance coverage must be provided prior to orientation. Students are responsible for all personal health care costs incurred while enrolled in the PA Program. These costs may include, but are not limited to, immunizations, illness, PPD testing, health evaluation post-exposure to a communicable disease, or other accidental injuries sustained during program-mandated training activities. Due to the potential for exposure to infectious materials, insurance should cover screenings, diagnostics, treatments, and short- and long-term disability compensation that may result from any potential exposure. All screening, treatment, or disability maintenance costs that insurance does not cover will be the sole responsibility of the student. All covered, uncovered, or related costs are the exclusive responsibility of the student and not the responsibility of Lincoln Memorial University.

LMU COUNSELING SERVICES {A3.07}

LMU Counselling Services are provided to help students with any non-academic issue that is impeding a student’s progress. At student mentee meetings, problems may be identified for which a student’s mentor will provide a timely referral to services. Students may also self-initiate an appointment. Common reasons to seek services or to be referred for counseling include but are not limited to sadness; personal situations that are causing social or academic difficulties; roommate or dating issues; stress or anxiety; eating disorders; low self-esteem; family issues; social anxiety; alcohol/drug issues; anger control or just having a safe place to discuss life’s challenges and identify healthy ways to deal with them. 

Counseling appointments are confidential and free of charge to all LMU students. Appointments are conducted via message, chat, phone, or video, depending on student preference. To initiate an appointment, use one of the methods below: 

To access counseling after business hours, call 866-640-777. If students have difficulty initiating services, please contact LMU Counseling at 423.869.6277. If students are experiencing a mental health emergency and need immediate assistance and are not able to access counselling services, they are encouraged to immediately call 911 or the National Suicide Prevention number at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

After-hours mental health emergencies:

Call 423-869-6277

After-hours calls to the LMU Office of Mental Health Counseling are forwarded to a call center staffed with professional mental health counselors who will assist callers. This service is also available at any time during the weekend, holidays, and when the campus is closed for inclement weather.

*Please note: In the case of a medical or psychological life-threatening emergency, call 911 immediately.