Medical support for mental health
Mental health is an important part of your academic success and well-being.
At Health Services, we have clinic physicians and a psychiatrist
who support the mental health of the MRU community.
Our services
Clinic physicians
Our clinic physicians assess, diagnose and treat a wide range of mental health concerns. They work collaboratively with a team of registered nurses, mental health nurses and licensed practical nurses, as well as behavioral health consultants in partnership with the Primary Care Network.
Psychiatrist
Our on-site psychiatrist provides single session assessment for more complex mental health issues. Appointments are by phone only. Referral by your family physician is required (referral form). If you do not have a family physician, you can book an appointment with a Mental Health Nurse to explore referral options.
Who has access?
MRU community members can access mental health care from our clinic physicians and psychiatrist including:
- All credit students, including occupational programs in Continuing Education
- Faculty members of the Mount Royal Faculty Association (MRFA)
- Employee members of the Mount Royal Staff Association (MRSA), Mount Royal exempt management and employees
- The spouse and child dependents of students living in the Indigenous Family Residence program at Mount Royal
We strongly encourage you to receive ongoing care for your mental health needs. If you have a family physician in the community, we recommend you continue to see them to ensure continuity of your medical care.
Because of the high demand for access to medical services by our community members, when your relationship with Mount Royal comes to an end, either through graduation or withdrawal from your academic commitment and/or employment termination, you will be required to seek health care services outside of Mount Royal's medical clinic.
Please see the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta for the names of local physicians accepting new patients.
Make an appointment
Please use the contact information below to book an appointment with a clinic physician for a mental health concern.
New physician appointments regarding mental health are first booked with a mental health nurse. The information you share with the nurse will be communicated to the clinic physician to facilitate a better understanding of your needs. The nurse will identify strategies and resources to support your mental health and/or related concerns.
You will be asked if you are under the care of a family physician in the community and, if so, you will be encouraged to book an appointment with that physician for care continuity.
Cancellation policy
24-hour cancellation notice is required for all clinic physician appointments. Patients who no-show or provide insufficient notice will be charged a fee of $20. You can leave a message on the answering machine after hours.
To book an appointment with our psychiatrist, we require a referral from your physician. You can print a copy of our referral form to take to your family physician.
If you do not have a family physician, you can book an appointment with a Mental Health Nurse to explore referral options.
Cancellation policy
48-hour cancellation notice is required for all psychiatrist appointments. Patients who no-show or provide insufficient notice will be charged a fee of $100. If you are calling after hours, leave a voice message.
Contact
Book appointments over the phone or in person at the Health Services clinic. Appointments cannot be made by email or voicemail.
403.440.6326
Call to book
Fall, Winter and Spring semester hours
Monday to Thursday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Closed for lunch Fridays: 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Summer hours
Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Closed for lunch daily: 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
*Limited physician hours in July and August
Health Services Clinic
Room U216 -
Wellness Services
When you arrive for your scheduled appointment at the Health Services clinic (U216), new patients will be asked to complete some paperwork and a mental health screener (if not previously completed). Please bring your provincial health care card.
Medical Services
Looking for additional medical services?
Our Health Services Medical Clinic has a full team of physicians and nurses, providing primary medical care for students, faculty and staff and student immunization programs.