Virtual Counseling
The 24/7 BHWP Call Line Option 2 is the referral line to schedule Virtual Counseling Services. These services are grounded in solution-focused short-term counseling.
How to Access Virtual Counseling?
Adults and College Students:
Call 1-844-ASK-BHWP (1-844-275-2497) and select Option 2
Students K-12:
Reach out to your school’s Points of Contact
What to Expect from Virtual Counseling Sessions?
One-on-one counseling
Solution-focused, brief therapy framework
School-based model
Confidential and HIPAA-compliant
Evidence-based and culturally sensitive
Short-term (up to six sessions)
Provided at NO COST
Virtual Counseling Eligibility
The following entities are eligible for Virtual Counseling:
K-12 schools
Haskell Indian Nations University students and staff
Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute students and staff
Students and staff from Tribal Colleges and Universities
Staff members from other programs and/or departments
BHWP Virtual Counseling Services DO NOT support:
Long-term, intensive therapy
Substance abuse treatment
Diagnostic testing
Sharing counseling progress with supervisors (as part of personnel actions)
Psychological exams
What is Solution-Focused Brief Therapy?
According to research, solution-focused brief therapy:
Decreases behavioral health symptoms.
Significantly improves student or staff well-being once they implement recommended behavior changes (when provided in a school setting).
Is effective for students who have intellectual, learning or developmental difficulties.
Is adaptable for cultural sensitivity.
(Bond et Al., 2015; Franklin, 2018; Karababa, 2023; Meyer, 2013)
