Health and Wellness
Supporting your well-being at Malone University
At Malone University, we are committed to nurturing every aspect of your well-being—physical, emotional, social, and spiritual. Our comprehensive wellness resources are designed to support your holistic development throughout your college journey.
The Counseling Center offers confidential, professional mental health services to help you navigate challenges ranging from homesickness to more complex concerns. For your physical health needs, the Health Center provides primary care services staffed by qualified medical professionals. To promote an active lifestyle, our modern Wellness Center features state-of-the-art fitness equipment, group exercise classes, and personal training options. These services are integral to fostering a supportive community where you can thrive academically and personally.
Counseling Center
The mission of Malone University’s Counseling Services is to support the well-being of our students by providing Christ-centered, compassionate care that enhances their mental and emotional health, their academic and vocational growth, and their spiritual development.
Malone University Counseling Services – Overview
Directed and supervised by a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Malone University’s Counseling Center offers counseling services to both undergraduate students and graduate students. These counseling sessions can help support current students’ mental, emotional, academic, vocational, and spiritual health throughout their college journey.
Students can attend counseling sessions in Regula Hall 301. Students have the option of selecting either in-person (on-campus) sessions or virtual (telehealth) sessions, which use a HIPAA-compliant, confidential online platform.
Current Undergraduate Students
Undergraduate students can select from two options for receiving counseling services at Malone University.
Option #1: Undergraduate students can receive free, confidential counseling sessions either on campus in Regula Hall 301 or through telehealth sessions. Counselor Trainees, who are graduate counseling interns, will provide these counseling sessions. These interns are supervised by Dr. Kara Kaelber, a Supervising Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor.
Option #2: Undergraduate students can receive counseling services through the mental health agency, HWS Best Health Counseling & Psychiatry. They will have Licensed Professional Counselors and a Licensed Independent Social Worker providing both counseling services on campus in Regula Hall 301 and through telehealth. These counseling sessions are not free and must be paid through insurance or through Medicaid.
Current Graduate Students
Graduate students can also receive counseling services through the mental health agency, HWS Best Health Counseling & Psychiatry. They can either have on-campus sessions or telehealth sessions (if they are in Ohio). Again, these counseling sessions are not free and individuals must either pay through their insurance company or through Medicaid, as applicable.
Hours of Operation, Fees, and Appointments
The Counseling Center generally has appointments available Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. during the fall, spring, and summer semesters. The Director of Counseling Services, Dr. Kara Kaelber, Ph.D., LPCC-S, is on call for crisis/emergency consultation on an as-needed basis Monday through Friday during normal hours (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) and after hours and on weekends.
If you prefer to seek counseling outside of Malone University and you do not have a counselor in the community, please contact the Director of Counseling Services for a referral.
To make an appointment, call 330-471-8711 or email counselingcenter@malone.edu. Let us know the reason you are seeking counseling and how urgent your need is. If you are in crisis and/or if you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, please let us know so we can respond to you as quickly as possible.
Confidentiality
Generally, the information you share during counseling sessions will be confidential. The exceptions to confidentiality involve harm and imminent danger to you or to others. In these circumstances, confidentiality will be breached to protect you and/or others.
Please note that if you are using insurance to pay for your counseling services, the policyholder (the individual who owns the insurance policy) will be alerted to general information about the counseling sessions.
Crisis/Emergency Services
For life threatening emergencies: Call 911 for immediate help or go to the nearest hospital emergency room.
- Local Hospitals:
- Mercy Medical Hospital: (330)-489-1000
- Aultman Hospital: (300) 452-9911
Campus Safety and Security (after hours and/or on weekends): Call (330) 471-8111
Director of Counseling Services: Call (330) 471-8711
National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988
Crisis Intervention of Stark County Hotline: Call (330) 452-6000
Wellness Center
Our wellness center is a modern, fully equipped facility designed to support your physical health and overall well-being. Open to all full- and part-time students, it features a weight room, cardio equipment, and offers group fitness classes like Zumba, Pilates, and Yoga each semester. Certified personal trainers are available to help you meet your fitness goals, and students can take advantage of free fitness assessments and health checks.
Whether you’re aiming to stay active, relieve stress, or build healthy habits, the Wellness Center provides the resources and supportive community to help you thrive.
Please present your student ID upon entering. If you do not have an ID, contact the wellness center director for a pass.
Wellness Center Highlights
- More than 30 cardiovascular machines
- Life Fitness, Hammer Strength, and free weights
- Fitness assessments available for free for students
- Quick checks of body composition and blood pressure
- Certified personal trainers on staff
- Tours available
- Annual fitness competitions
- Student Wellness Council
- Friendly and helpful atmosphere
Appropriate attire for the Wellness Center
- Workout shoes: no flip-flops, sandals, or boots. Shoes that do not cover the forefoot do not protect the entire foot from injury, and should not be worn in the gym. Boots can be damaging to equipment.
- Full-length shirt: the shirt should cover the full torso (chest and back, with no skin showing above bottoms. This policy is in place to protect against the transmission of viruses and infections.
- Work out bottoms: pants or shorts with belts, studs, rivets, or zippers are not permitted because they can tear the vinyl of workout pads and benches, causing germs and bacteria to grow within the padding and posing risk to gym members. Shorts cannot expose the buttocks.
- Attire should be modest and aligned with the Malone University community agreement. Patrons who are not dressed according to these standards will be asked to change before returning to work out.
Meet the health and wellness team
