Georgia Southern University Signs MOU with Coastal Harbor Behavioral Health to Expand Resources

Georgia Southern University and Coastal Harbor Behavioral Health have teamed up to ensure students who need more comprehensive mental health care can access resources beyond campus. 

“This partnership is particularly beneficial for students because it expands access to care beyond what the Counseling Center alone can provide,” said Ty White, case manager for the Georgia Southern Counseling Center. 

The Counseling Center may refer students to Coastal Harbor for services such as inpatient treatment, crisis stabilization, psychiatric evaluation and other intensive behavioral health interventions when clinically indicated. Coastal Harbor would provide assessment, admission decisions and coordinate with the Counseling Center for follow-up recommendations.

“Coastal Harbor offers specialized and extended mental health services, which can be especially helpful for students needing longer-term or more intensive support,” said White. “Collaboration between the Counseling Center and Coastal Harbor allows for smoother referrals, shared care coordination and improved support for student mental health and well-being.”

The Georgia Southern Counseling Center provides comprehensive mental health support to enrolled students through free, confidential counseling services and wellness programs.