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Student Health and Counseling Services at South Dakota State University originated in 1980 with the Brookings Wellness Program, initiated by Brookings Hospital. Over time, the program expanded to provide coordinated physical and mental health services to students. The services are organized as a unified operation integrating medical care, counseling, and wellness education in order to address student health needs while supporting academic participation. The department is housed in the Miller Wellness Center and is part of broader university wellness initiatives.
The program provides outpatient primary care, medical consultation and referral, health education, human sexuality services, and administration of student health insurance. Mental health services include short term individual counseling, group sessions, workshops addressing study skills and test anxiety, and consultation or referral to campus and community resources. The Counseling Center utilizes a stepped care model to deliver services based on individual needs. Services are provided by physicians, nurses, counselors, and support staff, with referrals to specialists as necessary. The office also oversees immunization compliance, medical testing, health record review, and outreach programming. Historical documentation of the development of these services is maintained in the University Archives.
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Field of Activity: College students--Health and hygiene