Student Care provides one-on-one support, guidance, resources, and referrals for North Park students experiencing difficulties related to mental and physical health, personal and family emergencies, financial issues, or other concerns. Student Care is committed to assisting students in successfully navigating life at North Park while prioritizing student well-being and academic success.
Questions? Contact us at studentcare@barrett-tech.net.
EARS and Distressed Student Protocol
EARS and Distressed Student Protocol are tools to help identify and support students who may be struggling or in distress.
Student Care Program
The Student Care Program offers limited financial assistance to currently enrolled students experiencing financial difficulties while attending North Park University.
Basic Needs
Basic needs resources include access to nutritious food, stable housing, healthcare, childcare, transportation, and financial resources.
What’s New
Let’s Talk Drop-In Counseling
Let’s Talk drop-in counseling is available free of charge to all North Park students. Students can drop in without an appointment during the scheduled days and times on a first-come, first-served basis at various locations around campus.
ThrivingCampus
ThrivingCampus assists students, either independently or with assistance from Counseling staff, with locating mental health providers off campus. ThrivingCampus also has a guide that includes information about finding a clinician in the community and paying for counseling and support services.
TalkCampus
TalkCampus, a 24/7 live peer-to-peer mental health support app, is available to North Park University students free of charge. Students use their NPU email to sign up and connect anonymously with other students worldwide. TalkCampus is a safe place to talk about anything without judgment in real time.