Psychiatric medication
Augustana students have access to medication services through the Robert Young Center (RYC) at Unity Point Health with psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner Bill Liebbe.
Students can expect a 60-minute initial intake session with 30-minute follow up sessions for medication management.
To schedule an appointment, please email Cheri Mizaur at Cherimizaur@augustana.edu. Cheri will work with RYC to schedule an appointment.
Students can expect to fill out paperwork on campus with a RYC employee prior to their psychiatric appointment. All services through the RYC are billed through your insurance and are NOT covered by Augustana College tuition or fees.
If you would like to discuss the process first with Augustana College Student Counseling Services, schedule a consultation appointment through Cheri Mizaur. Counseling Services can provide you with a private space to meet virtually, but you will have to notify the office ahead of time to prepare the space for you.
Note: Augustana counseling staff cannot recommend or discuss the costs, benefits, or side effects of psychotropic medication. Staff can only normalize the process and detail what to expect during the initial session.
Students may be required to provide urine or blood screens before being prescribed medication. Any necessary screens will be discussed during the intake session.
Psychotropic medication resources in Quad-Cities
There can be a significant wait time for an appointment with a psychiatrist (upwards of three to four months) in the Quad-Cites. As such, encourage students who are thinking about medication for mental health disorders are encouraged to contact a family practice doctor. Here are the two major health care systems in the area:
Another major mental health agency in the Quad-Cities is Vera French, which provides psychiatric services and medication management for adults.
Note: The Augustana counseling staff is unqualified to determine if medication is appropriate for a student. Staff can discuss the process and help students access psychiatric services; however, staff will not persuade or dissuade a student from medication, and cannot talk about the merits and demerits of medication usage.