Appointments are preferred. Walk-in appointments may be available, time permitting.
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COVID-19 Update
Regardless of where you are located during this time, JWU Health and Counseling Services is available for students. Please see below for information on how to access our services.
Medical Services
- All students on and off campus are encouraged to call health services for appointments.
- No walk-in appointments available at this time.
- Services: Cold and flu like symptoms, sore throat, upper respiratory infections, UTIs, STI testing and consultations, birth control prescriptions and consultations, sexual health, skin conditions, abdominal pain, musculoskeletal injuries, burns and lacerations, mental health medications and consultations, and more.
- Available by for telephone consults and appointments:
Monday-Friday: 8 am - 3 pm (see below for after hours resources)
To schedule, call and leave a message at 303-256-9448 or email us at denverhealthservices@jwu.edu - We will make every effort to meet student medical needs via telehealth appointments and telephone consultations. This allows us to practice social distancing and preserve medical supplies in high demand.
- If we cannot meet your needs via telehealth, we will help direct you to the care and resources you need. Depending on your medical need and location, in some instances we may be able to provide office visits.
- COVID-19 Information for Students Returning to Campus:
- Health Services currently does have COVID-19 testing available if needed. If we do not have testing supplies, we will coordinate ordering a test or refer for offsite testing.
- Call Health Services at 303-256-9448 with any of the following:
- Failed COVID-19 symptom screen
- Failed temperature screen
- Any symptoms of fever, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, loss of taste or smell, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, sore throat, congestion
- Concern for exposure to COVID-19
- Questions about COVID-19 testing
- Testing done at an offsite clinic for COVID-19 (this allows us to track COVID-19 cases in our community and assure you are receiving the care you need).
- Call Health Services at 303-256-9448 with any of the following:
- Health Services currently does have COVID-19 testing available if needed. If we do not have testing supplies, we will coordinate ordering a test or refer for offsite testing.
Counseling Staff
Steven Erhart, MA, LPC - Mental Health Counselor - Director of Counseling Services
Katherine Yant, Katie Yant, MSW, LCSW - Mental Health Counselor
Noelle Valdes and Kristin Geisler - Counseling Interns - 19/20 Academic Year
Medical Staff
Afton Williamson, FNP-BC, DNP - Director of Health Services, Nurse Practitioner - Appointment Hours 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday
Abigail Drake, PA-C - Physician Assistant - Appointment Hours 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday thru Thursday
Judi Trumble, CCMA - Medical Assistant
In the event of an emergency, Dial 911
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Emergency Care
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Rose Medical Hospital - 24/7 hour ER - 4567 E. 9th Avenue, Denver, CO 80220.
Phone: 303-320-2121 -
University of Colorado Hospital Anschutz Campus (Inpatient Pavilion 2, 1st floor) - 24/7 hour ER - 12505 16th Ave., Aurora, CO 80045.
Phone: 720-848-9111 -
Blue Bench Rape Crisis 24/7 Tele Hotline: 303-322-7273
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Colorado Crisis Services - 24/7 Walk in Mental Health Crisis Center: 4353 E. Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO 80220.
Phone: 1-844-493-8255 or Text “ TALK” to 38255.
After Hours Medical Resources
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HealthiestYou by Teledoc (Free for students with UHCSR Student Health Insurance Plan)
www.telehealth4students.com
Hours: 24/7 -
Dispatch Health
720-647-5329
https://www.dispatchhealth.com
Hours: 7am-10pm seven days a week -
University of Colorado Health (UCHealth) Virtual Urgent Care https://www.uchealth.org/services/virtual-visit/
Hours: 24/7 -
AFC Urgent Care Denver East
303-639-1000
1295 Colorado Boulevard, 80206
https://afcurgentcaredenver.com
Hours: Mon-Fri 8 am- 8 pm, Sat-Sun 8 am-6 pm
After Hours Medical Resources
Additional Support - Emergencies Dial 9-1-1
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JWU Denver Campus Safety & Security - 2nd Floor Academic Center (adjacent to library) - Phone: 303-256-9500
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The Denver Police Department - 1331 Cherokee Street
Denver, CO 80204 - Non-Emergency line - Phone: 720-913-2000 -
Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault - 1330 Fox Street, Suite 2
PO Box 40350, Denver, CO 80204. Phone: 303-839-9999 -
The Center for Trauma and Resilience - P.O. Box 18975
Denver, CO 80218 - 24 Hour Tele Hotline: 303-894-8000 -
City of Denver Attorney’s Office- Victims’ Resources - 490 W. Colfax Ave., Denver 80204. Phone: 720-913-8020
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Eating Disorder Center - Free confidential assessment
720-686-3127 -
Eating Disorder Center - Free, confidential assessment
720-686-3127
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