Free
No cost, no insurance billing
Two locations
On the RSU campus or at RCYS
All students
Any enrolled RSU student qualifies
Confidential
Separate from your academic record
MEET YOUR COUNSELORS
Two people from RCYS, here for RSU students
Ellen Thomas
LMSW - Licensed Master
of Social Work
people to live their purpose and thrive as individuals - to hear them and acknowledge their value and worth."
As an RSU graduate herself, Ellen joined RCYS in 2020 and now leads the prevention specialist team. "My passion is to encourage and equip young
ethomas@rcys.org
918-965-0412
Amber Frailey
LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor
and practical skills needed to thrive and step into a successful future."
amber@rcys.org
918-965-0408
Amber graduated from John Brown University and has been working at RCYS since 2020. "I am passionate about helping young adults with hope, healing,
Autumn spent over a decade working in higher education before becoming a therapist and is currently pursuing a PhD at the University of Arkansas.
“I enjoy working with teens and adults in transition seasons, such as moving away for college, getting married, or navigating major life changes that can stir anxiety, self-doubt, or questions about identity, faith, and purpose.”
autumn@rcys.org
918-965-0429
Autumn Stafford
LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor
WHAT TO EXPECT
No pressure. Just a conversation.
You don't need a diagnosis, a crisis, or the right words to start. Most students come in because something feels heavier than it used to.
Choosing where you meet
You can meet your counselor in person on the RSU campus, or at the RCYS office - whichever feels easier for your schedule and privacy.
What people come in for
Anxiety and stress, low mood, sleep, family conflict, relationships and breakups, grief, substance use, adjusting to college, or simply feeling stuck. All of it counts.
HOW TO GET STARTED
Three steps.
01
Fill out the RSU intake form
A short, private form built specifically for RSU students. It takes about 2 minutes.
Your first session
Your first meeting is mostly listening. Your counselor will ask what brought you in, what's been going on, and what you'd like to be different. You set the pace - you're never required to talk about anything before you're ready.
What you say stays between you and your counselor. Counseling records are kept by RCYS, separate from your RSU academic record. The narrow exceptions-- risk of serious harm to yourself or someone else, or abuse of a child or vulnerable adult-- will be explained to you up front.
Privacy
02
We reach out
A professional from RCYS will reach out to set you up on our client portal called Ritten.
03
Paperwork
Complete and sign the intake paperwork sent to your portal.
04
We schedule with you
A counselor reaches out to find a time and location that work for you.
05
Come as you are
Show up to your first session. Nothing to bring, prepare, or pay.
Ready when you are
The RSU student intake form goes directly to the RCYS counseling team. If you'd rather talk to a person first, call 918-965-1042
Takes about 2 minute - Private
FAQ
Common questions.
Is it really free?
Yes. Counseling through the RCYS-RSU partnership is free to every enrolled RSU student. There is no fee, no copay, and nothing is billed to your insurance.
Will anyone at RSU know I'm going?
No. Your counseling records are held by RCYS and are not a part of your academic record. Nothing is shared with your instructors, advisors, or family without your written permission, outside the safety exceptions your counselor will explain in your first session.
Do I have to be in crisis to come in?
Not at all. Most students come in for ordinary, hard things-- stress, sleep, a relationship, homesickness, motivation. You don't need a reason that sounds serious enough.
How many sessions do I get?
There's no fixed limit. You and your counselor will decide together how often to meet and for how long, based on what you're working on.
What if I need a kind of help you don't provide?
Your counselor will help you find it. RCYS can connect you with psychiatric care, substance use treatment, and other community resources in Rogers County.
